Detroit Lions (2014-2018) vs Minnesota Vikings (2004-2008)

A simulated 7-game series between two all-time rosters, scored by our era-adjusted rating model. Minnesota Vikings take it 4-3.

Detroit Lions · 2014-2018

Squad power 83.7 · headliner Darius Slay '17 (95)

QBMatthew Stafford (80)

RBJoique Bell (77) · Kerryon Johnson (74) · Ameer Abdullah (71)

WRMarvin Jones (85) · Calvin Johnson (83) · Golden Tate (81)

TEEric Ebron (74)

EDGEEzekiel Ansah (94) · Ndamukong Suh (83) · Kerry Hyder (80)

DTAnthony Zettel (84) · Damon Harrison (76) · Caraun Reid (73)

LBJarrad Davis (79) · Tahir Whitehead (76) · Josh Bynes (70)

CBDarius Slay (95) · Rashean Mathis (74) · D.J. Hayden (72)

SGlover Quin (83) · James Ihedigbo (82) · Quandre Diggs (78)

Minnesota Vikings · 2004-2008

Squad power 84.8 · headliner Jared Allen '08 (94)

QBDaunte Culpepper (86) · Brad Johnson (74) · Tarvaris Jackson (74)

RBAdrian Peterson (85) · Chester Taylor (78) · Mewelde Moore (74)

WRBernard Berrian (79) · Nate Burleson (77) · Randy Moss (76)

TEVisanthe Shiancoe (77) · Jermaine Wiggins (72)

EDGEJared Allen (94) · Lance Johnstone (82) · Ray Edwards (77)

DTKevin Williams (94) · Pat Williams (75) · Spencer Johnson (72)

LBE.J. Henderson (80) · Sam Cowart (73) · Napoleon Harris (73)

CBAntoine Winfield (82) · Brian Williams (75) · Fred Smoot (72)

SDarren Sharper (84) · Cedric Griffin (80) · Dwight Smith (78)

Series result — Minnesota Vikings win 4-3

Game 1: Detroit Lions 19-18

Game 2: Detroit Lions 19-17

Game 3: Minnesota Vikings 24-17

Game 4: Minnesota Vikings 27-19

Game 5: Detroit Lions 31-29

Game 6: Minnesota Vikings 32-22

Game 7: Minnesota Vikings 23-19

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