Scoring struggle

The Vikings and Raiders submitted the lowest-scoring game in more than 15 years last week, with Minnesota eking out a 3-0 win. According to stathead.com, it is one of seven games since the merger with 3 or fewer combined points between teams.

Vikings 3, at Raiders 0 | Dec. 3, 2023

Conditions: Dome Scoring: Greg Joseph 36-yard FG with 1:57 left in the fourth Note: The Minnesota defense recorded four sacks, forced three turnovers, and held Las Vegas to 202 yards.

At Steelers 3, Dolphins 0 | Nov. 26, 2007

Conditions: Muddy Scoring: Jeff Reed 24-yard FG with 0:17 left in the fourth Note: Heavy rain before the game caused atrocious field conditions; the Pittsburgh defense allowed a scanet 159 yards

Jets 3, at Washington 0 | Dec. 11, 1993

Conditions: Ideal Scoring: Cary Blanchard 45-yard FG with 1:18 left in the first Note: New York held the ball for 41 minutes and gained 210 yards on the ground.

At Patriots 3, Dolphins 0 | Dec. 12, 1982

Conditions: Ice, snow Scoring: John Smith 33-yard FG with 4:45 left in the fourth Note: The infamous Snowplow Game, where Mark Henderson cleared a spot for Smith to kick his field goal.

At Buccaneers 3, Chiefs 0 | Dec. 16, 1979

Conditions: Heavy rain Scoring: Neil O’Donoghue 19-yard FG in fourth Note: The Buccaneers held Kansas City to just 80 yards, and the teams combined for five turnovers.

At Bills 3, Falcons 0 | Oct. 16, 1977

Conditions: Ideal Scoring: Neil O’Donoghue 30-yard FG in the second Note: Buffalo exerted its will on the ground, chewing up 218 yards.

At Vikings 3, Packers 0 | Nov. 14, 1971

Conditions: Ideal Scoring: Fred Cox 25-yard FG in the fourth Note: Minnesota had just five first downs and 87 yards of offense, but forced four turnovers.