Vikings Flashback: Minnesota runs past Detroit in 2020

During their last meeting inside U.S. Bank Stadium, the Minnesota Vikings cruised to a 14-point victory over the Detroit Lions.

The 1-3 Minnesota Vikings and 0-4 Detroit Lions are set to face off on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings lead the all-time series 78-39-2 and they have won their last seven meetings against their divisional rivals from the Motor City.

This has been a very disappointing start to the season for Minnesota. To make matters worse, their three losses have been by a combined 11 points. The season is still young, but the Vikings have plenty of tough games ahead, which is why they absolutely need to win this game against the Lions. Minnesota starting 1-4 would be a very tough hole to climb out of.

Losing to Detroit would be a huge upset and you can bet Vikings fans will be that much more frustrated. They would be calling for the heads of Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman big time. Many Minnesota fans already are, but a loss would really push them over the edge.

Minnesota Vikings came away on top against the Detroit Lions in their previous meeting at home

The last time these two teams met in the Twin Cities came in Week 9 of the 2020 campaign. The Vikings won 34-20.

Minnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 13 out of 20 passes for 220 yards and three touchdowns. Dalvin Cook rushed for 206 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. Justin Jefferson caught three passes for 64 yards and Irv Smith Jr. chipped in with two touchdown catches.

On the defensive side for the Vikings, linebacker Eric Wilson recorded a game-high 13 tackles to go along with an interception and half a sack.

For Detroit, Matthew Stafford completed 23 out of 32 passes for 211 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. D’Andre Swift rushed for 64 yards on 13 carries. Danny Amendola caught seven receptions for 77 yards. T.J. Hockenson caught five passes for 39 yards and a touchdown.

Former Vikings running back Adrian Peterson also made his third return to Minnesota (all with different teams), rushing for 29 yards on eight carries.

With the win, both teams saw their record go to 3-5. Minnesota finished the season at 7-9 and Detroit finished 5-11.