Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings
All-time regular-season series · through 2025
Fierce rivalry · 89 intensity67% competitive
54 games played
Minnesota Vikings leads by 18
Win %
33%
67%
Home / Away Split
Detroit Lions
Home 12-6Away 6-12
Wins at home: 67%
Minnesota Vikings
Home 21-15Away 15-21
Wins at home: 58%
Recent Meetings
| Season | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wk 17 | @ MIN | DET 10–23 MIN |
| 2025 Wk 9 | DET host | DET 24–27 MIN |
| 2024 Wk 18 | DET host | DET 31–9 MIN |
| 2024 Wk 7 | @ MIN | DET 31–29 MIN |
| 2023 Wk 18 | DET host | DET 30–20 MIN |
Dynasty Context
Detroit Lions
- 1952–1954 · 3 seasons · 2🏆 · 78% win
- 1936–1938 · 3 seasons · 0🏆 · 65% win
Minnesota Vikings
- 1973–1977 · 5 seasons · 0🏆 · 77% win
- 1969–1971 · 3 seasons · 0🏆 · 83% win
- 1998–2000 · 3 seasons · 0🏆 · 75% win
No simultaneous dynasty overlap — these franchises peaked in different eras.
Era Breakdown
Each franchise's overall win% per decade — who was stronger in each era.
| Decade | Detroit Lions | vs | Minnesota Vikings | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 47% | — | 70% | MIN +22pp |
| 1980s | 41% | — | 51% | MIN +10pp |
| 1990s | 49% | — | 59% | MIN +10pp |
| 2000s | 26% | — | 53% | MIN +26pp |
| 2010s | 46% | — | 52% | MIN +6pp |
| 2020s | 53% | — | 57% | MIN +4pp |