The Minnesota Vikings emerged victorious over the Detroit Lions, 31 to 23, on November 7, 1976.

Benny Ricardo 22-yard field goal

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Sammy White 24-yard pass from Fran Tarkenton (Fred Cox kick)

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Lawrence Gaines 1-yard run (kick failed)

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Fred Cox 39-yard field goal

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Chuck Foreman 2-yard run (Fred Cox kick)

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Lawrence Gaines 1-yard run (Benny Ricardo kick)

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Chuck Foreman 1-yard run (Fred Cox kick)

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Larry Walton 26-yard pass from Greg Landry (Benny Ricardo kick)

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Sammy White 37-yard pass from Fran Tarkenton (Fred Cox kick)

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