59th season in franchise history
2019 Minnesota Vikings season |
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Owner | Zygi Wilf |
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General manager | Rick Spielman |
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Head coach | Mike Zimmer |
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Home field | U.S. Bank Stadium |
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Results |
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Record | 10–6 |
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Division place | 2nd NFC North |
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Playoff finish | Won Wild Card Playoffs (at Saints) 26–20 (OT) Lost Divisional Playoffs (at 49ers) 10–27 |
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Pro Bowlers | - RB Dalvin Cook
- S Harrison Smith
- QB Kirk Cousins (alternate)
- DE Everson Griffen (alternate)
- FB C. J. Ham (alternate)
- DE Danielle Hunter
- LB Eric Kendricks (alternate)
- CB Xavier Rhodes (alternate)
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AP All-Pros | LB Eric Kendricks (1st team) |
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Uniform |
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The 2019 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 59th in the National Football League (NFL), their fourth playing home games at U.S. Bank Stadium and their sixth under head coach Mike Zimmer. They improved on their 8–7–1 campaign from 2018 with a Week 14 win over the Detroit Lions, and returned to the playoffs following a one-year absence after the Los Angeles Rams lost to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. That week, the Vikings were eliminated from contention for the NFC North division title, losing 23–10 to the Green Bay Packers. They defeated the New Orleans Saints 26–20 in overtime in the Wild Card round but lost 27–10 to the eventual NFC champion San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round.
Draft
2019 Minnesota Vikings draft | Draft order | Player name | Position | College | Contract | Notes | Round | Selection | 1 | 18 | Garrett Bradbury | C | NC State | 4 years, $12.88 million[1] | | 2 | 50 | Irv Smith Jr. | TE | Alabama | 4 years, $5.798 million[2] | | 3 | 81 | Traded to the Detroit Lions[A] | | 88 | Traded to the Seattle Seahawks[B] | from Eagles via Lions[A] | 92 | Traded to the New York Jets[C] | from Chiefs via Seahawks[B] | 93 | Traded to the Baltimore Ravens[D] | from Saints via Jets[C] | 102 | Alexander Mattison | RB | Boise State | 4 years, $3.35 million[2] | Compensatory pick; from Ravens[D] | 4 | 114 | Dru Samia | G | Oklahoma | 4 years, $3.259 million[2] | from Packers via Seahawks[E] | 120 | Traded to the Seattle Seahawks[E] | | 5 | 156 | Traded to the Denver Broncos[F] | | 159 | Traded to the New England Patriots[G] | from Seahawks[B] | 162 | Cameron Smith | LB | USC | 4 years, $2.815 million[2] | from Bears via Patriots, Rams and Patriots[G] | 6 | 190 | Armon Watts | DT | Arkansas | 4 years, $2.689 million[4] | | 191 | Marcus Epps | S | Wyoming | 4 years, $2.688 million[2] | from Titans via Ravens[D] | 193 | Oli Udoh | OT | Elon | 4 years, $2.687 million[2] | from Ravens[D] | 204 | Traded to the Seattle Seahawks[E] | from Patriots via Lions[A] | 209 | Traded to the Seattle Seahawks[B] | Compensatory pick | 7 | 217 | Kris Boyd | CB | Texas | 4 years, $2.629 million[5] | from Jets[C] | 232 | Traded to the New York Giants[H] | | 239 | Dillon Mitchell | WR | Oregon | 4 years, $2.6 million[2] | from Eagles via Patriots[G] | 247 | Bisi Johnson | WR | Colorado State | 4 years, $2.594 million[2] | Compensatory pick | 250 | Austin Cutting | LS | Air Force | 4 years, $2.59 million[7] | Compensatory pick | | |
Notes
Draft trades
- ^ a b c The Vikings traded their third-round selection (81st overall) to the Detroit Lions in exchange for the third-round selection Detroit received from the Philadelphia Eagles and the sixth-round selection Detroit received from the New England Patriots (88th and 204th overall).
- ^ a b c d The Vikings traded the third-round selection they received from the Detroit Lions and their sixth-round compensatory selection (88th and 209th overall) to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for the third-round selection Seattle received from the Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle's fifth-round selection (92nd and 159th overall).
- ^ a b c The Vikings traded the third-round selection they received from the Seattle Seahawks (92nd overall) to the New York Jets in exchange for the third-round selection the Jets received from the New Orleans Saints and the Jets' seventh-round selection (93rd and 217th overall).
- ^ a b c d The Vikings traded the third-round selection they received from the New York Jets (93rd overall) to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for Baltimore's third-round compensatory selection and two sixth-round selections (102nd, 191st and 193rd overall).
- ^ a b c The Vikings traded their fourth-round selection and the sixth-round selection they received from the Detroit Lions (120th and 204th overall) to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for the fourth-round selection the Seahawks received from the Green Bay Packers (114th overall).
- ^ The Vikings traded their fifth-round selection (156th overall) to the Denver Broncos in exchange for Denver's 2018 seventh-round selection (225th overall) and quarterback Trevor Siemian.[3]
- ^ a b c The Vikings traded the fifth-round selection they received from the Seattle Seahawks (159th overall) to the New England Patriots in exchange for the fifth-round selection the Patriots received from the Los Angeles Rams and the seventh-round selection the Patriots received from the Philadelphia Eagles (162nd and 239th overall).
- ^ The Vikings traded their seventh-round selection (232nd overall) to the New York Giants in exchange for center Brett Jones.[6]
Staff
2019 Minnesota Vikings staff | Front office Head coaches Offensive coaches | | | Defensive coaches - Defensive coordinator – George Edwards
- Defensive line – Andre Patterson
- Assistant defensive line – Robert Rodriguez
- Linebackers – Adam Zimmer
- Defensive backs – Jerry Gray
- Defensive assistant/assistant defensive backs – Jeff Howard
- Defensive quality control – Nick Rallis
Special teams coaches Strength and conditioning - Head strength and conditioning – Mark Uyeyama
- Assistant strength and conditioning – Derik Keyes
- Assistant strength and conditioning – Chaz Mahle
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Roster
2019 Minnesota Vikings final roster |
| Quarterbacks Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends | | Offensive linemen Defensive linemen | | Linebackers Defensive backs Special teams | | Reserve lists - 12 Chad Beebe WR (IRTooltip Injured reserve)
![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Injury_icon_2.svg/10px-Injury_icon_2.svg.png) - 42 Ben Gedeon OLB (IRTooltip Injured reserve)
![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Injury_icon_2.svg/10px-Injury_icon_2.svg.png) - 61 Brett Jones C (IR-DFR)
![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Injury_icon_2.svg/10px-Injury_icon_2.svg.png) - 89 David Morgan TE (PUPTooltip Physically unable to perform)
![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Injury_icon_2.svg/10px-Injury_icon_2.svg.png) Practice squad Rookies in italics 53 active, 4 inactive, 10 practice squad |
Preseason
Schedule
The Vikings' preliminary preseason schedule was announced on April 9, with exact dates and times finalized on April 17.
Game summaries
Week 1: at New Orleans Saints
Game information |
First quarter - MIN – Alexander Mattison 1-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 10:38. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 4:22.
- NO – Wil Lutz 27-yard field goal, 2:26. Vikings 7–3. Drive: 14 plays, 55 yards, 8:12.
Second quarter - NO – Wil Lutz 52-yard field goal, 9:58. Vikings 7–6. Drive: 12 plays, 59 yards, 5:53.
- MIN – Bisi Johnson 18-yard pass from Sean Mannion (Dan Bailey kick), 6:07. Vikings 14–6. Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 3:51.
- NO – Dan Arnold 18-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (pass failed), 0:44. Vikings 14–12. Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 1:02.
Third quarter - MIN – Nate Meadors 30-yard interception return (Dan Bailey kick), 12:13. Vikings 21–12.
- NO – Wil Lutz 26-yard field goal, 6:38. Vikings 21–15. Drive: 11 plays, 68 yards, 5:35.
- MIN – Khari Blasingame 2-yard pass from Kyle Sloter (run failed), 3:54. Vikings 27–15. Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 2:44.
Fourth quarter - NO – Wil Lutz 42-yard field goal, 14:55. Vikings 27–18. Drive: 9 plays, 25 yards, 3:59.
- NO – Lil'Jordan Humphrey 33-yard pass from Taysom Hill (Wil Lutz kick), 8:44. Vikings 27–25. Drive: 5 plays, 83 yards, 2:12.
- MIN – Mike Boone 64-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 7:09. Vikings 34–25. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:35.
| Top passers - MIN – Sean Mannion – 7/13, 102 yards, TD
- NO – Teddy Bridgewater – 14/19, 134 yards, TD
Top rushers Top receivers | |
Week 2: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Week 2: Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Seahawks | 0 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 19 |
Vikings | 3 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 25 |
at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Date: August 18
- Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
- Game attendance: 66,636
- Referee: Jerome Boger (23)
- TV: Fox
- Recap, Game Book
Game information |
First quarter - MIN – Dan Bailey 24-yard field goal, 2:03. Vikings 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 4:15.
Second quarter - SEA – Jason Myers 33-yard field goal, 11:34. Tied 3–3. Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 5:29.
- SEA – DeShawn Shead 88-yard interception return (Jason Myers kick), 5:48. Seahawks 10–3.
- MIN – Irv Smith Jr. 3-yard pass from Sean Mannion (Dan Bailey kick), 1:05. Tied 10–10. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 0:43.
Third quarter - SEA – Jason Myers 52-yard field goal, 8:58. Seahawks 13–10. Drive: 5 plays, 38 yards, 1:02.
- MIN – Brandon Zylstra 4-yard pass from Kyle Sloter (Kaare Vedvik kick), 2:29. Vikings 17–13. Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 6:29.
Fourth quarter - SEA – Jason Myers 27-yard field goal, 12:16. Vikings 17–16. Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 5:13.
- MIN – Khari Blasingame 1-yard run (Mike Boone run), 5:10. Vikings 25–16. Drive: 12 plays, 84 yards, 7:06.
- SEA – Jason Myers 20-yard field goal, 3:12. Vikings 25–19. Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 1:58.
| Top passers Top rushers Top receivers | |
Week 3: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week 3: Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Cardinals | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Vikings | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 20 |
at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Date: August 24
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
- Game attendance: 66,698
- Referee: Walt Anderson (66)
- TV: KMSP/NFLN
- Recap, Game Book
Game information |
First quarter - ARI – Zane Gonzalez 32-yard field goal, 7:52. Cardinals 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 3:26.
- MIN – Dalvin Cook 85-yard run (Kaare Vedvik kick), 7:10. Vikings 7–3. Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:42.
Second quarter - ARI – Zane Gonzalez 38-yard field goal, 13:12. Vikings 7–6. Drive: 12 plays, 55 yards, 5:33.
- ARI – Zane Gonzalez 47-yard field goal, 5:10. Cardinals 9–7. Drive: 12 plays, 46 yards, 6:43.
Third quarter Fourth quarter - MIN – Mike Boone 7-yard run (pass failed), 8:20. Vikings 13–9. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:43.
- MIN – Khari Blasingame 15-yard pass from Kyle Sloter (Kaare Vedvik kick), 0:50. Vikings 20–9. Drive: 14 plays, 86 yards, 6:08.
| Top passers Top rushers - ARI – David Johnson – 9 rushes, 34 yards
- MIN – Dalvin Cook – 2 rushes, 88 yards, TD
Top receivers | |
Week 4: at Buffalo Bills
Week 4: Minnesota Vikings at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Vikings | 7 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 23 |
Bills | 3 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 27 |
at New Era Field, Orchard Park, New York
- Date: August 29
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT/6:30 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Sunny, 72 °F (22 °C)
- Game attendance: 57,765
- Referee: Shawn Smith (14)
- TV: KMSP
- Recap, Game Book
Game information |
First quarter Second quarter - MIN – Kaare Vedvik 27-yard field goal, 0:43. Vikings 10–3. Drive: 16 plays, 71 yards, 4:58.
Third quarter - BUF – Chase McLaughlin 54-yard field goal, 8:58. Vikings 10–6. Drive: 12 plays, 40 yards, 6:02.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 54-yard field goal, 5:40. Vikings 13–6. Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 3:18.
Fourth quarter - MIN – De'Angelo Henderson 3-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 10:17. Vikings 20–6. Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 8:35.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 43-yard field goal, 7:41. Vikings 23–6. Drive: 4 plays, −8 yards, 1:46.
- BUF – Tyree Jackson 6-yard run (Chase McLaughlin kick), 3:53. Vikings 23–13. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 3:48.
- BUF – Marcus Murphy 79-yard punt return (Chase McLaughlin kick), 3:21. Vikings 23–20.
- BUF – David Sills 8-yard pass from Tyree Jackson (Chase McLaughlin kick), 0:08. Bills 27–23. Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards, 0:53.
| Top passers Top rushers - MIN – De'Angelo Henderson – 16 rushes, 59 yards, TD
- BUF – Tyree Jackson – 8 rushes, 78 yards, TD
Top receivers - MIN – Brandon Dillon – 5 receptions, 48 yards
- BUF – Ray-Ray McCloud – 5 receptions, 48 yards
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Regular season
Schedule
Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Attendance | NFL.com recap |
1 | September 8 | Atlanta Falcons | W 28–12 | 1–0 | U.S. Bank Stadium | 66,714 | Recap |
2 | September 15 | at Green Bay Packers | L 16–21 | 1–1 | Lambeau Field | 78,416 | Recap |
3 | September 22 | Oakland Raiders | W 34–14 | 2–1 | U.S. Bank Stadium | 66,738 | Recap |
4 | September 29 | at Chicago Bears | L 6–16 | 2–2 | Soldier Field | 62,131 | Recap |
5 | October 6 | at New York Giants | W 28–10 | 3–2 | MetLife Stadium | 75,041 | Recap |
6 | October 13 | Philadelphia Eagles | W 38–20 | 4–2 | U.S. Bank Stadium | 66,837 | Recap |
7 | October 20 | at Detroit Lions | W 42–30 | 5–2 | Ford Field | 60,314 | Recap |
8 | October 24 | Washington Redskins | W 19–9 | 6–2 | U.S. Bank Stadium | 66,776 | Recap |
9 | November 3 | at Kansas City Chiefs | L 23–26 | 6–3 | Arrowhead Stadium | 73,615 | Recap |
10 | November 10 | at Dallas Cowboys | W 28–24 | 7–3 | AT&T Stadium | 91,188 | Recap |
11 | November 17 | Denver Broncos | W 27–23 | 8–3 | U.S. Bank Stadium | 66,883 | Recap |
12 | Bye |
13 | December 2 | at Seattle Seahawks | L 30–37 | 8–4 | CenturyLink Field | 69,080 | Recap |
14 | December 8 | Detroit Lions | W 20–7 | 9–4 | U.S. Bank Stadium | 66,776 | Recap |
15 | December 15 | at Los Angeles Chargers | W 39–10 | 10–4 | Dignity Health Sports Park | 25,446 | Recap |
16 | December 23 | Green Bay Packers | L 10–23 | 10–5 | U.S. Bank Stadium | 67,157 | Recap |
17 | December 29 | Chicago Bears | L 19–21 | 10–6 | U.S. Bank Stadium | 66,913 | Recap |
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Atlanta Falcons
Game information |
First quarter - MIN – Adam Thielen 23-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 11:50. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 21 yards, 1:03.
- MIN – Dalvin Cook 19-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 8:22. Vikings 14–0. Drive: 4 plays, 41 yards, 1:33.
Second quarter - MIN – Kirk Cousins 1-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 4:40. Vikings 21–0. Drive: 10 plays, 79 yards, 5:41.
Third quarter - MIN – Dalvin Cook 7-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 0:29. Vikings 28–0. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:39.
Fourth quarter - ATL – Calvin Ridley 20-yard pass from Matt Ryan (pass failed), 9:19. Vikings 28–6. Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, 3:16.
- ATL – Julio Jones 2-yard pass from Matt Ryan (pass failed), 1:05. Vikings 28–12. Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 3:23.
| Top passers - ATL – Matt Ryan – 33/46, 304 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
- MIN – Kirk Cousins – 8/10, 98 yards, TD
Top rushers Top receivers | |
Week 2: at Green Bay Packers
Week 2: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Vikings | 0 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
Packers | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Date: September 15
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Cloudy, 72 °F (22 °C)
- Game attendance: 78,416
- Referee: John Hussey (35)
- TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston and Laura Okmin
- Recap, Game Book
Game information |
First quarter Second quarter - GB – Aaron Jones 2-yard run (Mason Crosby kick), 14:16. Packers 21–0. Drive: 4 plays, 33 yards, 2:00.
- MIN – Dalvin Cook 75-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 14:00. Packers 21–7. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:16.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 31-yard field goal, 0:51. Packers 21–10. Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 0:42.
Third quarter Fourth quarter | Top passers Top rushers - MIN – Dalvin Cook – 20 rushes, 154 yards, TD
- GB – Aaron Jones – 23 rushes, 116 yards, TD
Top receivers | |
Week 3: vs. Oakland Raiders
Week 3: Oakland Raiders at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Raiders | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Vikings | 7 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 34 |
at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Date: September 22
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
- Game attendance: 66,738
- Referee: Jerome Boger (23)
- TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, Mark Schlereth and Jennifer Hale
- Recap, Game Book
Game information |
First quarter - MIN – Adam Thielen 35-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 11:21. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 3:39.
Second quarter - MIN – Dalvin Cook 1-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 14:55. Vikings 14–0. Drive: 12 plays, 79 yards, 5:25.
- MIN – Adam Thielen 1-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 11:06. Vikings 21–0. Drive: 6 plays, 30 yards, 3:07.
- OAK – J. J. Nelson 29-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 7:26. Vikings 21–7. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:40.
Third quarter - MIN – Alexander Mattison 10-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 7:28. Vikings 28–7. Drive: 10 plays, 92 yards, 5:25.
Fourth quarter - MIN – Dan Bailey 50-yard field goal, 14:55. Vikings 31–7. Drive: 6 plays, 30 yards, 3:19.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 24-yard field goal, 3:45. Vikings 34–7. Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 4:44.
- OAK – Tyrell Williams 11-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 1:23. Vikings 34–14. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:22.
| Top passers Top rushers Top receivers | |
The Vikings defeated the Oakland Raiders for their 500th win as a franchise, with an overall record of 500-427-11 at that point.[9]
Week 4: at Chicago Bears
Game information |
First quarter Second quarter - CHI – Eddy Piñeiro 25-yard field goal, 0:00. Bears 10–0. Drive: 16 plays, 72 yards, 6:36.
Third quarter - CHI – Eddy Piñeiro 38-yard field goal, 12:47. Bears 13–0. Drive: 4 plays, −4 yards, 2:07.
- CHI – Eddy Piñeiro 30-yard field goal, 3:04. Bears 16–0. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:59.
Fourth quarter - MIN – Dalvin Cook 2-yard run (pass failed), 2:58. Bears 16–6. Drive: 13 plays, 92 yards, 4:08.
| Top passers Top rushers - MIN – Dalvin Cook – 14 rushes, 35 yards, TD
- CHI – David Montgomery – 21 rushes, 53 yards
Top receivers | |
Week 5: at New York Giants
Week 5: Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Vikings | 3 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 28 |
Giants | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Date: October 6
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Cloudy, 66 °F (19 °C)
- Game attendance: 75,041
- Referee: Clete Blakeman (34)
- TV announcers (Fox): Sam Rosen, Charles Davis and Pam Oliver
- Recap, Game Book
Game information |
First quarter - MIN – Dan Bailey 31-yard field goal, 8:46. Vikings 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 6:14.
Second quarter - MIN – Adam Thielen 15-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 14:55. Vikings 10–0. Drive: 11 plays, 98 yards, 5:46.
- NYG – Darius Slayton 35-yard pass from Daniel Jones (Aldrick Rosas kick), 12:08. Vikings 10–7. Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 2:47.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 48-yard field goal, 7:51. Vikings 13–7. Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 4:17.
- MIN – Jon Hilliman tackled in the end zone by Anthony Barr for a safety, 2:09. Vikings 15–7.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 32-yard field goal, 0:47. Vikings 18–7. Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 1:22.
Third quarter - NYG – Aldrick Rosas 32-yard field goal, 7:35. Vikings 18–10. Drive: 15 plays, 61 yards, 7:25.
- MIN – Adam Thielen 9-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 4:52. Vikings 25–10. Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 2:43.
Fourth quarter - MIN – Dan Bailey 45-yard field goal, 4:09. Vikings 28–10. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 4:52.
| Top passers - MIN – Kirk Cousins – 22/27, 306 yards, 2 TD
- NYG – Daniel Jones – 21/38, 182 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers Top receivers | |
Week 6: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Week 6: Philadelphia Eagles at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Eagles | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Vikings | 10 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Date: October 13
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
- Game attendance: 66,837
- Referee: Scott Novak (1)
- TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Charles Davis and Pam Oliver
- Recap, Game Book
Game information |
First quarter - MIN – Adam Thielen 6-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 7:43. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 7:17.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 39-yard field goal, 1:54. Vikings 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 35 yards, 3:36.
Second quarter - PHI – Jake Elliott 53-yard field goal, 12:10. Vikings 10–3. Drive: 10 plays, 40 yards, 4:44.
- MIN – Stefon Diggs 62-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 11:39. Vikings 17–3. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:31.
- MIN – Stefon Diggs 51-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 9:31. Vikings 24–3. Drive: 1 play, 51 yards, 0:08.
- PHI – Miles Sanders 32-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Jake Elliott kick), 7:02. Vikings 24–10. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:29.
Third quarter - PHI – Alshon Jeffery 3-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Jake Elliott kick), 12:11. Vikings 24–17. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:49.
- PHI – Jake Elliott 40-yard field goal, 6:19. Vikings 24–20. Drive: 5 plays, 33 yards, 2:44.
- MIN – Stefon Diggs 11-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 1:16. Vikings 31–20. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:03.
Fourth quarter - MIN – Dalvin Cook 1-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 8:17. Vikings 38–20. Drive: 8 plays, 88 yards, 4:44.
| Top passers Top rushers Top receivers | |
Week 7: at Detroit Lions
Week 7: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Vikings | 7 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 42 |
Lions | 14 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 30 |
at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
- Date: October 20
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
- Game attendance: 60,314
- Referee: Brad Rogers (126)
- TV announcers (Fox): Brandon Gaudin, Chris Spielman and Shannon Spake
- Recap, Game Book
Game information |
First quarter - DET – Marvin Jones 16-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 7:34. Lions 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 3:03.
- MIN – Adam Thielen 25-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 5:14. Tied 7–7. Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 2:20.
- DET – Marvin Jones 3-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 0:13. Lions 14–7. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:01.
Second quarter - MIN – Bisi Johnson 1-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 12:39. Tied 14–14. Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 2:34.
- MIN – Dalvin Cook 8-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 3:26. Vikings 21–14. Drive: 15 plays, 97 yards, 7:19.
- DET – Marvin Jones 10-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 0:02. Tied 21–21. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:24.
Third quarter - MIN – C. J. Ham 5-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 9:02. Vikings 28–21. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:58.
- DET – Matt Prater 46-yard field goal, 3:22. Vikings 28–24. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:01.
Fourth quarter - MIN – Kyle Rudolph 15-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 5:40. Vikings 35–24. Drive: 6 plays, 59 yards, 3:12.
- DET – Marvin Jones 2-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (pass failed), 3:05. Vikings 35–30. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 2:35.
- MIN – Dalvin Cook 4-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 1:55. Vikings 42–30. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:10.
| Top passers Top rushers Top receivers | |
Week 8: vs. Washington Redskins
Week 8: Washington Redskins at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Redskins | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
Vikings | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Game information |
First quarter - MIN – Dan Bailey 50-yard field goal, 5:20. Vikings 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 14 yards, 3:37.
Second quarter - WAS – Dustin Hopkins 21-yard field goal, 14:00. Tied 3–3. Drive: 13 plays, 72 yards, 6:20.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 29-yard field goal, 7:26. Vikings 6–3. Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 6:34.
- WAS – Dustin Hopkins 30-yard field goal, 1:57. Tied 6–6. Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 5:29.
- MIN – Dalvin Cook 4-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 0:07. Vikings 13–6. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:50.
Third quarter - MIN – Dan Bailey 27-yard field goal, 8:33. Vikings 16–6. Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, 4:50.
- WAS – Dustin Hopkins 43-yard field goal, 5:11. Vikings 16–9. Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 3:22.
Fourth quarter - MIN – Dan Bailey 40-yard field goal, 10:36. Vikings 19–9. Drive: 12 plays, 59 yards, 6:23.
| Top passers Top rushers Top receivers | |
Week 9: at Kansas City Chiefs
Week 9: Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Vikings | 7 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 23 |
Chiefs | 7 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 26 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: November 3
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Sunny, 54 °F (12 °C)
- Game attendance: 73,615
- Referee: Alex Kemp (55)
- TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, Charles Davis and Pam Oliver
- Recap, Game Book
Game information |
First quarter Second quarter - KC – Harrison Butker 24-yard field goal, 4:34. Chiefs 10–7. Drive: 17 plays, 85 yards, 8:56.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 29-yard field goal, 0:06. Tied 10–10. Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 1:36.
Third quarter - MIN – Ameer Abdullah 16-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (kick failed, wide left), 11:51. Vikings 16–10. Drive: 5 plays, 38 yards, 3:01.
- KC – Damien Williams 91-yard run (Harrison Butker kick), 6:13. Chiefs 17–16. Drive: 2 plays, 97 yards, 0:48.
- KC – Harrison Butker 45-yard field goal, 0:30. Chiefs 20–16. Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 2:58.
Fourth quarter - MIN – Kyle Rudolph 3-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 10:59. Vikings 23–20. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:31.
- KC – Harrison Butker 54-yard field goal, 2:30. Tied 23–23. Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 4:05.
- KC – Harrison Butker 44-yard field goal, 0:00. Chiefs 26–23. Drive: 5 plays, 19 yards, 1:47.
| Top passers - MIN – Kirk Cousins – 19/38, 220 yards, 3 TD
- KC – Matt Moore – 25/35, 275 yards, TD
Top rushers Top receivers | |
Week 10: at Dallas Cowboys
Week 10: Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Vikings | 14 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 28 |
Cowboys | 0 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Game information |
First quarter - MIN – Kyle Rudolph 1-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 9:25. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 2:38.
- MIN – Kyle Rudolph 1-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 0:32. Vikings 14–0. Drive: 13 plays, 90 yards, 6:19.
Second quarter - DAL – Michael Gallup 23-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brett Maher kick), 8:08. Vikings 14–7. Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 2:32.
- DAL – Randall Cobb 22-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brett Maher kick), 1:54. Tied 14–14. Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, 4:39.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 26-yard field goal, 0:00. Vikings 17–14. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 1:54.
Third quarter - MIN – Dan Bailey 27-yard field goal, 9:38. Vikings 20–14. Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 5:22.
- DAL – Amari Cooper 12-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brett Maher kick), 7:01. Cowboys 21–20. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:37.
- MIN – Dalvin Cook 2-yard run (Kirk Cousins–Kyle Rudolph pass), 0:02. Vikings 28–21. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:59.
Fourth quarter - DAL – Brett Maher 23-yard field goal, 10:00. Vikings 28–24. Drive: 13 plays, 70 yards, 5:02.
| Top passers Top rushers Top receivers - MIN – Dalvin Cook – 7 receptions, 86 yards
- DAL – Amari Cooper – 11 receptions, 147 yards, TD
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Week 11: vs. Denver Broncos
Week 11: Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Broncos | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Vikings | 0 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 27 |
at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Game information |
First quarter - DEN – Brandon McManus 47-yard field goal, 11:32. Broncos 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards, 3:28.
- DEN – Troy Fumagalli 3-yard pass from Brandon Allen (Brandon McManus kick), 4:39. Broncos 10–0. Drive: 6 plays, 90 yards, 2:23.
Second quarter - DEN – Andy Janovich 1-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 12:21. Broncos 17–0. Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 5:06.
- DEN – Brandon McManus 29-yard field goal, 1:06. Broncos 20–0. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:34.
Third quarter - MIN – Irv Smith Jr. 10-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 11:29. Broncos 20–7. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:31.
- DEN – Brandon McManus 41-yard field goal, 4:23. Broncos 23–7. Drive: 12 plays, 52 yards, 7:06.
Fourth quarter - MIN – Dalvin Cook 3-yard run (pass failed), 13:25. Broncos 23–13. Drive: 18 plays, 75 yards, 5:58.
- MIN – Stefon Diggs 54-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 10:21. Broncos 23–20. Drive: 3 plays, 62 yards, 0:35.
- MIN – Kyle Rudolph 32-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 6:01. Vikings 27–23. Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 2:14.
| Top passers - DEN – Brandon Allen – 17/39, 240 yards, TD, INT
- MIN – Kirk Cousins – 29/35, 319 yards, 3 TD
Top rushers Top receivers | |
Week 13: at Seattle Seahawks
Game information |
First quarter - MIN – Dalvin Cook 2-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 8:12. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 3:31.
- SEA – Chris Carson 1-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 0:11. Tied 7–7. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 8:01.
Second quarter - MIN – Anthony Harris 20-yard interception return (Dan Bailey kick), 5:09. Vikings 14–7.
- SEA – Jason Myers 29-yard field goal, 0:58. Vikings 14–10. Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 4:11.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 47-yard field goal, 0:00. Vikings 17–10. Drive: 8 plays, 46 yards, 0:58.
Third quarter - SEA – Rashaad Penny 1-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 9:02. Tied 17–17. Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 4:20.
- SEA – Jason Myers 29-yard field goal, 5:46. Seahawks 20–17. Drive: 7 plays, 15 yards, 3:04.
- SEA – David Moore 60-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 0:05. Seahawks 27–17. Drive: 5 plays, 76 yards, 2:54.
Fourth quarter - SEA – Rashaad Penny 13-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 13:30. Seahawks 34–17. Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards, 1:25.
- MIN – Laquon Treadwell 58-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 12:49. Seahawks 34–24. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:41.
- MIN – Kyle Rudolph 3-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 7:14. Seahawks 34–30. Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 2:20.
- SEA – Jason Myers 36-yard field goal, 0:21. Seahawks 37–30. Drive: 7 plays, 24 yards, 2:06.
| Top passers Top rushers Top receivers | |
Week 14: vs. Detroit Lions
Week 14: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Vikings | 7 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Date: December 8
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
- Game attendance: 66,776
- Referee: Walt Anderson (66)
- TV announcers (Fox): Thom Brennaman, Chris Spielman and Shannon Spake
- Recap, Game Book
Game information |
First quarter Second quarter - MIN – Dan Bailey 27-yard field goal, 4:42. Vikings 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 5:12.
- MIN – Dalvin Cook 3-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 0:20. Vikings 17–0. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 0:46.
Third quarter Fourth quarter - MIN – Dan Bailey 50-yard field goal, 14:55. Vikings 20–0. Drive: 9 plays, 32 yards, 4:29.
- DET – Kenny Golladay 10-yard pass from David Blough (Matt Prater kick), 2:09. Vikings 20–7. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 3:30.
| Top passers Top rushers Top receivers | |
Week 15: at Los Angeles Chargers
Game information |
First quarter - MIN – Irv Smith Jr. 1-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (kick failed, hit right upright), 9:10. Vikings 6–0. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:50.
- LAC – Michael Badgley 41-yard field goal, 4:35. Vikings 6–3. Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 4:35.
Second quarter - MIN – Dan Bailey 26-yard field goal, 14:57. Vikings 9–3. Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:29.
- LAC – Mike Williams 2-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Michael Badgley kick), 8:42. Chargers 10–9. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 6:15.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 44-yard field goal, 4:17. Vikings 12–10. Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 4:25.
- MIN – Ifeadi Odenigbo 56-yard fumble return (Dan Bailey kick), 0:07. Vikings 19–10.
Third quarter - MIN – Dan Bailey 38-yard field goal, 12:37. Vikings 22–10. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 2:12.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 27-yard field goal, 7:06. Vikings 25–10. Drive: 7 plays, 32 yards, 4:03.
Fourth quarter - MIN – Mike Boone 8-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 10:25. Vikings 32–10. Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 4:30.
- MIN – Mike Boone 2-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 8:45. Vikings 39–10. Drive: 3 plays, 10 yards, 1:32.
| Top passers Top rushers Top receivers | |
Week 16: vs. Green Bay Packers
Week 16: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Packers | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 23 |
Vikings | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Date: December 23
- Game time: 7:15 p.m. CST
- Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
- Game attendance: 67,157
- Referee: Bill Vinovich (52)
- TV announcers (ESPN): Joe Tessitore, Booger McFarland, Lisa Salters and John Parry
- Preview, Game Book
Game information |
First quarter - MIN – Dan Bailey 23-yard field goal, 13:11. Vikings 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 0:49.
- GB – Mason Crosby 42-yard field goal, 2:00. Tied 3–3. Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 4:04.
Second quarter - MIN – Stefon Diggs 21-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 13:33. Vikings 10–3. Drive: 3 plays, 26 yards, 1:19.
- GB – Mason Crosby 33-yard field goal, 7:00. Vikings 10–6. Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 6:33.
- GB – Mason Crosby 19-yard field goal, 0:00. Vikings 10–9. Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 0:55.
Third quarter Fourth quarter - GB – Aaron Jones 56-yard run (kick failed, wide right), 5:51. Packers 23–10. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:49.
| Top passers Top rushers - GB – Aaron Jones – 23 rushes, 154 yards, 2 TD
- MIN – Mike Boone – 11 rushes, 28 yards
Top receivers | |
Week 17: vs. Chicago Bears
Week 17: Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Bears | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 21 |
Vikings | 0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 19 |
at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Date: December 29
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
- Game attendance: 66,913
- Referee: John Hussey (35)
- TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, Mark Schlereth and Jennifer Hale
- Recap, Game Book
Game information |
First quarter - CHI – Eddy Piñeiro 26-yard field goal, 7:41. Bears 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 6:34.
- CHI – Eddy Piñeiro 33-yard field goal, 0:44. Bears 6–0. Drive: 10 plays, 24 yards, 5:33.
Second quarter - MIN – Dan Bailey 37-yard field goal, 9:17. Bears 6–3. Drive: 14 plays, 56 yards, 6:27.
- CHI – Mike Boone tackled in the end zone by Nick Kwiatkoski for a safety, 6:03. Bears 8–3.
- CHI – Eddy Piñeiro 34-yard field goal, 1:51. Bears 11–3. Drive: 9 plays, 51 yards, 4:12.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 38-yard field goal, 0:00. Bears 11–6. Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 1:51.
Third quarter - CHI – David Montgomery 14-yard run (Eddy Piñeiro kick), 9:49. Bears 18–6. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:11.
Fourth quarter - MIN – Mike Boone 1-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 14:13. Bears 18–13. Drive: 8 plays, 43 yards, 3:47.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 39-yard field goal, 8:54. Bears 18–16. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 4:20.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 34-yard field goal, 4:53. Vikings 19–18. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:27.
- CHI – Eddy Piñeiro 22-yard field goal, 0:10. Bears 21–19. Drive: 15 plays, 71 yards, 4:43.
| Top passers - CHI – Mitchell Trubisky – 26/37, 207 yards
- MIN – Sean Mannion – 12/21, 126 yards, 2 INT
Top rushers - CHI – David Montgomery – 23 rushes, 113 yards, TD
- MIN – Mike Boone – 17 rushes, 148 yards, TD
Top receivers | |
Standings
Division
Conference
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# | Team | Division | W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | SOS | SOV | STK |
Division leaders |
1[a] | San Francisco 49ers | West | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 5–1 | 10–2 | .504 | .466 | W2 |
2[a][b] | Green Bay Packers | North | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 6–0 | 10–2 | .453 | .428 | W5 |
3[a][b] | New Orleans Saints | South | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 5–1 | 9–3 | .486 | .459 | W3 |
4 | Philadelphia Eagles | East | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 5–1 | 7–5 | .455 | .417 | W4 |
Wild Cards |
5 | Seattle Seahawks | West | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 3–3 | 8–4 | .531 | .463 | L2 |
6 | Minnesota Vikings | North | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 2–4 | 7–5 | .477 | .356 | L2 |
Did not qualify for the postseason |
7 | Los Angeles Rams | West | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 3–3 | 7–5 | .535 | .438 | W1 |
8[c] | Chicago Bears | North | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 4–2 | 7–5 | .508 | .383 | W1 |
9[c] | Dallas Cowboys | East | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 5–1 | 7–5 | .479 | .316 | W1 |
10[d] | Atlanta Falcons | South | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 4–2 | 6–6 | .545 | .518 | W4 |
11[d] | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | South | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 2–4 | 5–7 | .500 | .384 | L2 |
12 | Arizona Cardinals | West | 5 | 10 | 1 | .344 | 1–5 | 3–8–1 | .529 | .375 | L1 |
13 | Carolina Panthers | South | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 1–5 | 2–10 | .549 | .469 | L8 |
14 | New York Giants | East | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 2–4 | 3–9 | .473 | .281 | L1 |
15 | Detroit Lions | North | 3 | 12 | 1 | .219 | 0–6 | 2–9–1 | .506 | .375 | L9 |
16 | Washington Redskins | East | 3 | 13 | 0 | .188 | 0–6 | 2–10 | .502 | .281 | L4 |
Tiebreakers[e] |
- ^ a b c San Francisco finished ahead of Green Bay and New Orleans based on head-to-head sweep.
- ^ a b Green Bay finished ahead of New Orleans based on conference record.
- ^ a b Chicago finished ahead of Dallas based on head-to-head victory.
- ^ a b Atlanta finished ahead of Tampa Bay based on division record.
- ^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.
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Postseason
Schedule
Game summaries
NFC Wild Card Playoffs: at (3) New Orleans Saints
Game information |
First quarter - NO – Wil Lutz 29-yard field goal, 9:52. Saints 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 26 yards, 4:18.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 43-yard field goal, 4:05. Tied 3–3. Drive: 11 plays, 50 yards, 5:47.
Second quarter - NO – Alvin Kamara 4-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 9:18. Saints 10–3. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 2:12.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 21-yard field goal, 2:54. Saints 10–6. Drive: 13 plays, 72 yards, 6:24.
- MIN – Dalvin Cook 5-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 0:23. Vikings 13–10. Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 1:40.
Third quarter - MIN – Dalvin Cook 1-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 3:23. Vikings 20–10. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 3:37.
Fourth quarter - NO – Taysom Hill 20-yard pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz kick), 10:31. Vikings 20–17. Drive: 8 plays, 85 yards, 4:22.
- NO – Wil Lutz 49-yard field goal, 0:02. Tied 20–20. Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 1:53.
Overtime | Top passers Top rushers Top receivers - MIN – Adam Thielen – 7 receptions, 129 yards
- NO – Michael Thomas – 7 receptions, 70 yards
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NFC Divisional Playoffs: at (1) San Francisco 49ers
NFC Divisional Playoffs: (6) Minnesota Vikings at (1) San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Vikings | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
49ers | 7 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 27 |
at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- Date: January 11, 2020
- Game time: 3:35 p.m. CST/1:35 p.m. PST
- Game weather: Partly cloudy, 56 °F (13 °C)
- Game attendance: 71,649
- Referee: Walt Anderson (66)
- TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Michele Tafoya and Terry McAulay
- Recap, Game Book
Game information |
First quarter Second quarter - SF – Tevin Coleman 1-yard run (Robbie Gould kick), 7:10. 49ers 14–7. Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 5:35.
- MIN – Dan Bailey 39-yard field goal, 0:31. 49ers 14–10. Drive: 6 plays, 8 yards, 2:10.
Third quarter - SF – Robbie Gould 35-yard field goal, 10:42. 49ers 17–10. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 4:18.
- SF – Tevin Coleman 2-yard run (Robbie Gould kick), 4:54. 49ers 24–10. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 4:55.
Fourth quarter - SF – Robbie Gould 21-yard field goal, 14:13. 49ers 27–10. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:52.
| Top passers Top rushers Top receivers | |
Statistics
Team leaders
Source: Minnesota Vikings' official website[10]
League rankings
Category | Total yards | Yards per game | NFL rank (out of 32) |
Passing offense | 2,314 | 231.4 | 17th |
Rushing offense | 1,530 | 153.0 | 3rd |
Total offense | 3,844 | 384.4 | 8th |
Passing defense | 2,419 | 241.9 | 18th |
Rushing defense | 912 | 91.2 | 7th |
Total defense | 3,331 | 333.1 | 13th |
Source: NFL.com[11]
Pro Bowl
Three Vikings players were selected for the 2020 Pro Bowl when the initial rosters were announced on December 18, 2019: running back Dalvin Cook, safety Harrison Smith and defensive end Danielle Hunter. It was Smith's fifth Pro Bowl and Hunter's second, while Cook made his Pro Bowl debut.[12] With the withdrawal of several NFC players, including San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, defensive end Nick Bosa and cornerback Richard Sherman, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack, several Vikings were added to the roster for the Pro Bowl: fullback C. J. Ham, defensive end Everson Griffen, cornerback Xavier Rhodes, quarterback Kirk Cousins and linebacker Eric Kendricks. It was a first Pro Bowl appearance for Ham and Kendricks, a second for Cousins, a third for Rhodes and a fourth for Griffen.[13]
References
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- ^ a b c d e f g h Tomasson, Chris (May 2, 2019). "Vikings sign eight draft picks, including second-rounder Irv Smith". TwinCities.com. MediaNews Group. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
- ^ Gates, Christopher (March 14, 2018). "Trevor Siemian Trade: Final details, including draft picks". Daily Norseman. Vox Media. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ Tomasson, Chris (May 3, 2019). "Vikings sign sixth-round pick Armon Watts". TwinCities.com. MediaNews Group. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- ^ Tomasson, Chris (May 5, 2019). "Vikings lock up seventh-rounder Kris Boyd, leaving two draft picks unsigned". TwinCities.com. MediaNews Group. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- ^ Goessling, Ben (August 27, 2018). "Vikings trade with Giants for center Brett Jones". StarTribune. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ Tomasson, Chris (July 18, 2019). "Air Force draftee Austin Cutting cleared to sign with Vikings, play in the NFL". TwinCities.com. MediaNews Group. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- ^ "NFL announces 32 compensatory draft choices to 15 clubs" (PDF) (Press release). National Football League. February 22, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ^ Tomasson, Chris (September 22, 2019). "Vikings win 500th game in team history, rolling over Oakland 34-14". Twin Cities. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- ^ "Team Stats". vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. December 29, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
- ^ "NFL Team Stats". NFL.com. November 12, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ Smith, Eric (December 17, 2019). "Dalvin Cook, Danielle Hunter & Harrison Smith Selected to Pro Bowl". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ Smith, Eric (January 21, 2020). "5 Vikings Added to NFC Pro Bowl Roster". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
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