2020 Minnesota Vikings season

2020 Minnesota Vikings season
2020 Minnesota Vikings season
Owner	Zygi Wilf
Head coach	Mike Zimmer
General manager	Rick Spielman
Home field	U.S. Bank Stadium
Results
Record	7–9
Division place	3rd NFC North
Playoff finish	Did not qualify
Pro Bowlers	RB Dalvin Cook; WR Justin Jefferson
Uniform
	← 2019; Vikings seasons; 2021 →;

The 2020 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 60th in the National Football League, their fifth playing home games at U.S. Bank Stadium and their seventh under head coach Mike Zimmer. This was the Vikings' first time since 2005 that long-time assistant Kevin Stefanski was not part of the Vikings coaching staff, as he left to become the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns on January 12, 2020. After going 1–5 in their first six games for the first time since 2013, the team failed to improve upon their 10–6 record from 2019 after a Week 11 loss to the Dallas Cowboys and failed to match their 10–6 record after a Week 14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Vikings were eliminated from playoff contention following a week 16 loss to the New Orleans Saints, and ultimately finished 7–9, their first losing season since 2014. The Vikings conceded 475 points during the season, the third-highest total in franchise history, although they also managed to score 430 points, also the third-most in team history.^[1]

Offseason[]

Transactions[]

Players lost in 2020
Name	Position	Type	2020 team	Contract	Ref.
Mackensie Alexander	CB	UFA	Cincinnati Bengals	1 year, $4 million	^[2]
Kentrell Brothers	LB	UFA
Stefon Diggs	WR	Trade	Buffalo Bills		^[3]
Everson Griffen	DE	UFA	Dallas Cowboys	1 year, $6 million	^[4]
Linval Joseph	DT	Released	Los Angeles Chargers	2 years, $17 million	^[5]
Jayron Kearse	S	UFA	Detroit Lions	1 year, $2 million	^[6]
Josh Kline	G	Released			^[7]
David Morgan II	TE	Released			^[8]
Xavier Rhodes	CB	Released	Indianapolis Colts	1 year, $3.25 million	^[9]
Andrew Sendejo	S	UFA	Cleveland Browns	1 year, $2.25 million	^[10]
Marcus Sherels	CB	UFA
Laquon Treadwell	WR	UFA	Atlanta Falcons	1 year, $910,000	^[11]^[12]
Trae Waynes	CB	UFA	Cincinnati Bengals	3 years, $42 million	^[13]
Stephen Weatherly	DE	UFA	Carolina Panthers	2 years, $12.5 million	^[14]

Players signed in 2020
Name	Position	Type	2019 team	Contract	Ref.
Ameer Abdullah	RB	UFA	Minnesota Vikings	1 year, $1.0475 million	^[15]
Dan Bailey	K	UFA	Minnesota Vikings	3 years, $10 million	^[16]
Britton Colquitt	P	UFA	Minnesota Vikings	3 years, $9 million	^[17]
Kirk Cousins	QB	Extension	Minnesota Vikings	2 years, $66 million	^[18]
Dakota Dozier	T	UFA	Minnesota Vikings	1 year, $1 million	^[19]
DeMarquis Gates	LB	UFA	Houston Roughnecks (XFL)	1 year, $610,000	^[20]
C. J. Ham	FB	Extension	Minnesota Vikings	4 years, $12 million	^[21]
Anthony Harris	S	UFA (franchise tag)	Minnesota Vikings	1 year, $11.441 million	^[22]^[23]
Rashod Hill	G	UFA	Minnesota Vikings	1 year, $1.0475 million	^[24]
Brett Jones	C	UFA	Minnesota Vikings	1 year, $1 million	^[25]
Sean Mannion	QB	UFA	Minnesota Vikings	1 year, $1.047 million	^[26]
Michael Pierce	DT	UFA	Baltimore Ravens	3 years, $27 million	^[27]
Tajae Sharpe	WR	UFA	Tennessee Titans	1 year, $1 million	^[28]
Eric Wilson	LB	RFA (second-round tender)	Minnesota Vikings	1 year, $3.259 million	^[29]
Anthony Zettel	DE	UFA	San Francisco 49ers	1 year, $1 million	^[30]

Draft[]

The Vikings had a total of 15 selections in the 2020 NFL Draft, a record number since the draft moved to a seven-round format in 1994.^[31] Although they had lost their original fifth-round pick to the Baltimore Ravens in the trade for kicker/punter Kaare Vedvik prior to the 2019 season and their seventh-round pick in the trade that sent wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills earlier in the 2020 offseason, the Diggs trade gave the Vikings extra picks in the first, fifth and sixth rounds. They also had an extra pick in the seventh round after trading guard Danny Isidora to the Miami Dolphins at the start of the 2019 season, as well as one compensatory pick in the third round and two in the seventh as a result of free agency losses in 2019.

After taking Louisiana State wide receiver Justin Jefferson 22nd overall with the first-round pick they acquired from the Bills,^[32] the Vikings traded their original first-round pick (25th overall) to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the 31st overall pick, as well as selections in the fourth and fifth rounds;^[33] with the 31st overall pick, the Vikings took Texas Christian cornerback Jeff Gladney.^[34] The Vikings used their second-round pick on Boise State offensive tackle Ezra Cleveland,^[35] then took Mississippi State cornerback Cameron Dantzler in the third round,^[36] before trading their third-round compensatory pick to the New Orleans Saints for the Saints' remaining picks in the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh rounds.^[37]

In the fourth round, the Vikings used the picks they acquired from the 49ers and Saints to select South Carolina defensive end D. J. Wonnum and Baylor defensive tackle James Lynch, before taking Oregon linebacker Troy Dye with their original fourth-round pick.^[38] The Vikings traded the fifth-round pick they acquired from the Bills to the Chicago Bears for a fourth-round pick in the 2021 draft, before using their remaining fifth-round selections on Temple Owls cornerback Harrison Hand and Miami wide receiver K. J. Osborn.^[39] In the sixth round, the Vikings traded the other pick they acquired from the Bills – along with the seventh-round selection they got from the Dolphins – to the Ravens for another seventh-round pick and a fifth-round pick in 2021 before taking Oregon State offensive tackle Blake Brandel and Michigan safety Josh Metellus.^[40] The Vikings then had four remaining picks in the seventh round, which they used on Michigan State Spartans defensive end Kenny Willekes, Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley, Mississippi State safety Brian Cole II and Washburn guard Kyle Hinton.^[41]

	Pro Bowler

2020 Minnesota Vikings draft
Draft order		Player name	Position	College	Contract	Notes
Round	Selection	Player name	Position	College	Contract	Notes
1	22	Justin Jefferson	WR	LSU	4 years, $13.123 million^[42]	From Bills^[A]
	25	Traded to the San Francisco 49ers^[B]
	31	Jeff Gladney	CB	TCU	4 years, $10.991 million^[45]	From 49ers^[B]
2	58	Ezra Cleveland	OT	Boise State	4 years, $5.537 million^[42]
3	89	Cameron Dantzler	CB	Mississippi State	4 years, $4.586 million^[45]
3	105	Traded to the New Orleans Saints^[C]				Compensatory pick
4	117	D. J. Wonnum	DE	South Carolina	4 years, $4.046 million^[42]	From 49ers^[B]
	130	James Lynch	DT	Baylor	4 years, $3.985 million^[42]	From Saints^[C]
	132	Troy Dye	LB	Oregon	4 years, $3.974 million^[42]
5	155	Traded to the Chicago Bears^[D]				From Bills^[A]
	169	Harrison Hand	CB	Temple	4 years, $3.594 million^[45]	From Saints^[C]
	170	Traded to the Baltimore Ravens^[E]
	176	K. J. Osborn	WR	Miami (FL)	4 years, $3.563 million^[42]	From 49ers^[B]
6	201	Traded to the Baltimore Ravens^[F]				From Bills^[A]
	203	Blake Brandel	OT	Oregon State	4 years, $3.46 million^[42]	From Saints^[C]
	205	Josh Metellus	S	Michigan	4 years, $3.455 million^[45]
7	219	Traded to the Baltimore Ravens^[F]				From Dolphins^[G]
	225	Kenny Willekes	DE	Michigan State	4 years, $3.395 million^[45]	From Ravens^[F]
	239	Traded to the Buffalo Bills^[A]
	244	Nate Stanley	QB	Iowa	4 years, $3.373 million^[48]	From Saints^[C]
	249	Brian Cole II	S	Mississippi State	4 years, $3.37 million^[45]	Compensatory pick
	253	Kyle Hinton	G	Washburn	4 years, $3.37 million^[42]	Compensatory pick

Notes

The Vikings were awarded three compensatory selections at the NFL's annual spring owners' meetings. They received one additional pick in the third round and two in the seventh round, compensating for the losses of Sheldon Richardson, Trevor Siemian and Tom Compton.^[49]

Draft trades

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d The Vikings traded a seventh-round selection (239th overall) and WR Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for Buffalo's first-, fifth- and sixth-round selections (22nd, 155th and 201st overall) and 2021 fourth-round selection.^[43]
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d The Vikings traded a first-round selection (25th overall) to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for San Francisco's first-, fourth- and fifth-round selections (31st, 117th and 176th overall).^[44]
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e The Vikings traded a third-round selection (105th overall) to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for New Orleans' fourth-, fifth-, sixth-, and seventh-round selection (130th, 169th, 203rd, and 244th overall).^[44]
^ The Vikings traded a fifth-round selection (155th overall) to the Chicago Bears in exchange for Chicago's fourth-round selection in 2021.^[44]
^ The Vikings traded a fifth-round selection (170th overall) to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for K Kaare Vedvik.^[46]
^ ^a ^b ^c The Vikings traded a sixth- and seventh-round selection (201st and 219th overall) to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for Baltimore's seventh-round selection (225th overall) as well as their fifth-round selection in 2021.^[44]
^ The Vikings traded G Danny Isidora to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for Miami's seventh-round selection (219th overall).^[47]

2020 Minnesota Vikings undrafted free agents
Name	Position	College	Ref.
Brady Aiello	OL	Oregon	^[50]
Jake Bargas	TE	North Carolina	^[50]
Dan Chisena	WR	Penn State	^[50]
Nevelle Clarke	CB	UCF	^[50]
Quartney Davis	WR	Texas A&M	^[50]
Myles Dorn	CB	North Carolina	^[50]
Jordan Fehr	LB	Appalachian State	^[50]
Nakia Griffin-Stewart	TE	Pittsburgh	^[50]
Tyler Higby	OL	Michigan State	^[50]
Jake Lacina	OL	Augustana	^[50]
Blake Lynch	LB	Baylor	^[50]
David Moa	DT	Boise State	^[50]

Staff[]

**2020 Minnesota Vikings staff**

	Front office Owner/chairman – Zygi Wilf Owner/president – Mark Wilf Owner/vice chairman – Leonard Wilf Owner/executive vice president – Jonathan Wilf Chief operating officer – Andrew Miller General manager – Rick Spielman Vice president of player personnel/assistant general manager – George Paton Executive vice president of football operations – Rob Brzezinski Director of college scouting – Jamaal Stephenson Director of pro scouting – Ryan Monnens Director of analytics – Scott Kuhn Consultant – Bud Grant Head coaches Head coach – Mike Zimmer Assistant head coach/offensive coordinator – Gary Kubiak Offensive coaches Quarterbacks – Klint Kubiak Running backs – Kennedy Polamalu Wide receivers – Andrew Janocko Tight ends – Brian Pariani Run game coordinator/offensive line – Rick Dennison Assistant offensive line – Phil Rauscher Offensive quality control – Christian Jones Offensive quality control – AC Patterson			Defensive coaches Co-defensive coordinator/defensive line – Andre Patterson Co-defensive coordinator/linebackers – Adam Zimmer Assistant defensive line – Imarjaye Albury Defensive backs – Daronte Jones Assistant defensive backs – Roy Anderson Senior defensive assistant – Dom Capers Defensive quality control – Nick Rallis Special teams coaches Special teams coordinator – Marwan Maalouf Assistant special teams – Ryan Ficken Kicking consultant – Nate Kaeding Strength and conditioning Head strength and conditioning – Mark Uyeyama Assistant strength and conditioning – Derik Keyes Assistant strength and conditioning – Chaz Mahle

Final roster[]

**2020 Minnesota Vikings final roster**

	Quarterbacks 8 Kirk Cousins 4 Sean Mannion Running backs 31 Ameer Abdullah 23 Mike Boone 33 Dalvin Cook 30 C. J. Ham FB 25 Alexander Mattison Wide receivers 12 Chad Beebe 85 Dan Chisena 18 Justin Jefferson 81 Bisi Johnson 17 K. J. Osborn RS 19 Adam Thielen Tight ends 83 Tyler Conklin 87 Hale Hentges 84 Irv Smith Jr.		Offensive linemen 56 Garrett Bradbury C 72 Ezra Cleveland G 78 Dakota Dozier G 69 Rashod Hill T 68 Kyle Hinton G 61 Brett Jones C 75 Brian O'Neill T 73 Dru Samia G 74 Oli Udoh T Defensive linemen 67 Jordan Brailford DE 90 Jalyn Holmes DE 94 Jaleel Johnson DT 92 James Lynch DT 51 Hercules Mata'afa DE 95 Ifeadi Odenigbo DE 93 Shamar Stephen DT 96 Armon Watts DT 98 D. J. Wonnum DE 52 Eddie Yarbrough DE		Linebackers 57 Ryan Connelly OLB 40 Todd Davis MLB 45 Troy Dye MLB 54 Eric Kendricks MLB 48 Blake Lynch OLB 50 Eric Wilson OLB Defensive backs 27 Cameron Dantzler CB 20 Jeff Gladney CB 38 Harrison Hand CB 41 Anthony Harris FS 36 Tae Hayes CB 26 Chris Jones CB 39 Dylan Mabin CB 44 Josh Metellus S 22 Harrison Smith SS 32 Cordrea Tankersley CB Special teams 5 Dan Bailey K 2 Britton Colquitt P 42 Andrew DePaola LS		Reserve lists 55 Anthony Barr OLB (IR) 29 Kris Boyd CB (IR) 46 Myles Dorn S (IR) 21 Mike Hughes CB (IR) 99 Danielle Hunter DE (IR) 43 George Iloka S (IR) 97 Michael Pierce DT (Opt-out) 71 Riley Reiff T (COVID-19) 82 Kyle Rudolph TE (IR) 59 Cameron Smith MLB (NF-Ill.) 79 Kenny Willekes DE (IR) Practice squad 66 Abdullah Anderson DT 65 G 34 Jake Bargas FB 6 Taylor Bertolet K 64 Blake Brandel T 3 Jake Browning QB 76 Aviante Collins T 86 Brandon Dillon TE (COVID-19) 35 S 24 Khalfani Muhammad RB 47 Hardy Nickerson Jr. OLB 37 Curtis Riley SS 7 Nate Stanley QB Rookies in italics 52 active, 11 inactive, 15 practice squad (+1 exempt)

Preseason[]

The Vikings' preseason schedule was announced on May 7, but was canceled in late July due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[51]

Week	Date	Opponent	Venue	Result
1	August 14	Houston Texans	U.S. Bank Stadium	Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2	August 21	at Cincinnati Bengals	Paul Brown Stadium
3	August 30	at Cleveland Browns	FirstEnergy Stadium
4	September 3	Seattle Seahawks	U.S. Bank Stadium

Regular season[]

Schedule[]

The Vikings' 2020 schedule was announced on May 7.^[51]

Week	Date	Opponent	Result	Record	Venue	Attendance	Recap
1	September 13	Green Bay Packers	L 34–43	0–1	U.S. Bank Stadium	0	Recap
2	September 20	at Indianapolis Colts	L 11–28	0–2	Lucas Oil Stadium	2,500	Recap
3	September 27	Tennessee Titans	L 30–31	0–3	U.S. Bank Stadium	250	Recap
4	October 4	at Houston Texans	W 31–23	1–3	NRG Stadium	12,102	Recap
5	October 11	at Seattle Seahawks	L 26–27	1–4	CenturyLink Field	0	Recap
6	October 18	Atlanta Falcons	L 23–40	1–5	U.S. Bank Stadium	0	Recap
7	Bye
8	November 1	at Green Bay Packers	W 28–22	2–5	Lambeau Field	0	Recap
9	November 8	Detroit Lions	W 34–20	3–5	U.S. Bank Stadium	0	Recap
10	November 16	at Chicago Bears	W 19–13	4–5	Soldier Field	0	Recap
11	November 22	Dallas Cowboys	L 28–31	4–6	U.S. Bank Stadium	0	Recap
12	November 29	Carolina Panthers	W 28–27	5–6	U.S. Bank Stadium	0	Recap
13	December 6	Jacksonville Jaguars	W 27–24 (OT)	6–6	U.S. Bank Stadium	0	Recap
14	December 13	at Tampa Bay Buccaneers	L 14–26	6–7	Raymond James Stadium	16,031	Recap
15	December 20	Chicago Bears	L 27–33	6–8	U.S. Bank Stadium	0	Recap
16	December 25	at New Orleans Saints	L 33–52	6–9	Mercedes-Benz Superdome	3,000	Recap
17	January 3	at Detroit Lions	W 37–35	7–9	Ford Field	0	Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries[]

Week 1: vs. Green Bay Packers[]

Week 1: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Packers	3	19	7	14	43
Vikings	7	3	0	24	34

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date: September 13
Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
Game attendance: 0
Referee: Bill Vinovich (52)
TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Greg Jennings, Brock Huard and Jen Hale
Recap, Game Book

Game information

First quarter

GB – Mason Crosby 31-yard field goal, 7:27. Packers 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 63 yards, 7:33.
MIN – Dalvin Cook 1-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 3:24. Vikings 7–3. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:03.

Second quarter

GB – Kirk Cousins sacked in the end zone by Jaire Alexander for a safety, 11:39. Vikings 7–5.
GB – Mason Crosby 43-yard field goal, 8:08. Packers 8–7. Drive: 8 plays, 31 yards, 3:31.
GB – Davante Adams 24-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 0:39. Packers 15–7. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 5:25.
GB – Marquez Valdes-Scantling 45-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 0:14. Packers 22–7. Drive: 2 plays, 45 yards, 0:11.
MIN – Dan Bailey 35-yard field goal, 0:00. Packers 22–10. Drive: 3 plays, 58 yards, 0:14.

Third quarter

GB – Davante Adams 1-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 0:09. Packers 29–10. Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 4:11.

Fourth quarter

MIN – Adam Thielen 37-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dalvin Cook run), 13:53. Packers 29–18. Drive: 4 plays, 77 yards, 1:16.
GB – Allen Lazard 4-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 10:02. Packers 36–18. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:51.
MIN – Dalvin Cook 3-yard run (Dalvin Cook run), 7:55. Packers 36–26. Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 2:07.
GB – Aaron Jones 5-yard run (Mason Crosby kick), 3:19. Packers 43–26. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:36.
MIN – Adam Thielen 19-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Kirk Cousins–Adam Thielen pass), 1:21. Packers 43–34. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 1:58.

Top passers

GB – Aaron Rodgers – 32/44, 364 yards, 4 TD
MIN – Kirk Cousins – 19/25, 259 yards, 2 TD, INT

Top rushers

GB – Aaron Jones – 16 rushes, 66 yards, TD
MIN – Dalvin Cook – 12 rushes, 50 yards, 2 TD

Top receivers

GB – Davante Adams – 14 receptions, 156 yards, 2 TD
MIN – Adam Thielen – 6 receptions, 110 yards, 2 TD

This was the Vikings' first loss in their season opener since 2015. The 43 points scored by the Packers was the most the Vikings had conceded in a season opener in franchise history.^[52] Wide receiver Adam Thielen scored two touchdowns for the first time since Week 5 of the 2019 season against the New York Giants.^[53]

Week 2: at Indianapolis Colts[]

Week 2: Minnesota Vikings at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Vikings	3	0	0	8	11
Colts	0	15	3	10	28

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Date: September 20
Game time: 12:00 pm. CDT/1:00 p.m. EDT
Game weather: Sunny, 65 °F (18 °C) (retractable roof open)
Game attendance: 2,500
Referee: Alex Kemp (55)
TV announcers (Fox): Tim Brando, Robert Smith and Megan Olivi
Recap, Game Book

Game information

First quarter

MIN – Dan Bailey 21-yard field goal, 9:01. Vikings 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 5:59.

Second quarter

IND – Jonathan Taylor 5-yard run (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 11:45. Colts 7–3. Drive: 4 plays, 35 yards, 1:29.
IND – Kirk Cousins sacked in the endzone by DeForest Buckner for a safety, 4:54. Colts 9–3.
IND – Rodrigo Blankenship 28-yard field goal, 1:10. Colts 12–3. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 3:44.
IND – Rodrigo Blankenship 38-yard field goal, 0:24. Colts 15–3. Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 0:21.

Third quarter

IND – Rodrigo Blankenship 38-yard field goal, 9:27. Colts 18–3. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 1:26.

Fourth quarter

IND – Zach Pascal 2-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 14:00. Colts 25–3. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 6:25.
IND – Rodrigo Blankenship 44-yard field goal, 8:47. Colts 28–3. Drive: 6 plays, 36 yards, 3:43.
MIN – Dalvin Cook 3-yard run (Dalvin Cook run), 5:20. Colts 28–11. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:27.

Top passers

MIN – Kirk Cousins – 11/26, 113 yards, 3 INT
IND – Philip Rivers – 19/25, 214 yards, TD, INT

Top rushers

MIN – Dalvin Cook – 14 rushes, 63 yards, TD
IND – Jonathan Taylor – 26 rushes, 101 yards, TD

Top receivers

MIN – Justin Jefferson – 3 receptions, 44 yards
IND – Mo Alie-Cox – 5 receptions, 111 yards

This loss dropped the Vikings to 0–2 for the first time since 2013. Quarterback Kirk Cousins was intercepted three times on 26 pass attempts that included just 11 completions for 113 yards; he ended up with a passer rating of 15.9.

Week 3: vs. Tennessee Titans[]

Week 3: Tennessee Titans at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Titans	6	3	16	6	31
Vikings	7	10	7	6	30

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date: September 27
Game time: 12:00 pm. CDT
Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
Game attendance: 0
Referee: Clete Blakeman (34)
TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon, James Lofton and A. J. Ross
Recap, Game Book

Game information

First quarter

TEN – Stephen Gostkowski 39-yard field goal, 11:44. Titans 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards, 3:16.
TEN – Stephen Gostkowski 31-yard field goal, 6:01. Titans 6–0. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 0:52.
MIN – Dalvin Cook 39-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 2:43. Vikings 7–6. Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 3:18.

Second quarter

MIN – Adam Thielen 16-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 8:56. Vikings 14–6. Drive: 10 plays, 88 yards, 5:52.
TEN – Stephen Gostkowski 30-yard field goal, 3:18. Vikings 14–9. Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 5:38.
MIN – Dan Bailey 41-yard field goal, 1:41. Vikings 17–9. Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 1:37.

Third quarter

TEN – Stephen Gostkowski 51-yard field goal, 8:57. Vikings 17–12. Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 1:18.
MIN – Justin Jefferson 71-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 8:04. Vikings 24–12. Drive: 2 plays, 73 yards, 0:53.
TEN – Derrick Henry 1-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 3:53. Vikings 24–19. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:11.
TEN – Derrick Henry 1-yard run (pass failed), 1:22. Titans 25–24. Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, 1:17.

Fourth players

MIN – Kyle Rudolph 3-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (pass failed), 10:17. Vikings 30–25. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 6:05.
TEN – Stephen Gostkowski 54-yard field goal, 6:31. Vikings 30–28. Drive: 10 plays, 39 yards, 3:46.
TEN – Stephen Gostkowski 55-yard field goal, 1:44. Titans 31–30. Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards, 1:58.

Top passers

TEN – Ryan Tannehill – 23/37, 321 yards, INT
MIN – Kirk Cousins – 16/27, 251 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT

Top rushers

TEN – Derrick Henry – 26 rushes, 119 yards, 2 TD
MIN – Dalvin Cook – 22 rushes, 181 yards, TD

Top receivers

TEN – Kalif Raymond – 3 receptions, 118 yards
MIN – Justin Jefferson – 7 receptions, 175 yards, TD

Week 4: at Houston Texans[]

Week 4: Minnesota Vikings at Houston Texans – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Vikings	7	10	7	7	31
Texans	0	6	10	7	23

at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Date: October 4
Game time: 12:00 pm. CDT
Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
Game attendance: 12,102
Referee: Brad Rogers (126)
TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Greg Jennings, Brock Huard and Jen Hale
Recap, Game Book

Game information

First quarter

MIN – Dalvin Cook 5-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 5:05. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 4:13.

Second quarter

MIN – Dan Bailey 31-yard field goal, 12:41. Vikings 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 22 yards, 3:26.
HOU – Kaʻimi Fairbairn 50-yard field goal, 8:46. Vikings 10–3. Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards, 3:55.
MIN – Dalvin Cook 7-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 1:53. Vikings 17–3. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:53.
HOU – Kaʻimi Fairbairn 28-yard field goal, 0:27. Vikings 17–6. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 1:26.

Third quarter

HOU – Will Fuller 24-yard pass from Deshaun Watson (Kaʻimi Fairbairn kick), 9:47. Vikings 17–13. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:02.
HOU – Kaʻimi Fairbairn 25-yard field goal, 5:30. Vikings 17–16. Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 1:54.
MIN – Adam Thielen 9-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 0:41. Vikings 24–16. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:49.

Fourth quarter

MIN – Alexander Mattison 4-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 10:50. Vikings 31–16. Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 3:20.
HOU – Kenny Stills 24-yard pass from Deshaun Watson (Kaʻimi Fairbairn kick), 5:52. Vikings 31–23. Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 4:58.

Top passers

MIN – Kirk Cousins – 16/22, 260 yards, TD
HOU – Deshaun Watson – 20/33, 300 yards, 2 TD

Top rushers

MIN – Dalvin Cook – 27 rushes, 130 yards, 2 TD
HOU – David Johnson – 16 rushes, 63 yards

Top receivers

MIN – Adam Thielen – 8 receptions, 114 yards, TD
HOU – Will Fuller – 6 receptions, 108 yards, TD

Week 5: at Seattle Seahawks[]

Week 5: Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Vikings	7	6	6	7	26
Seahawks	0	0	21	6	27

at CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington

Date: October 11
Game time: 7:20 pm. CDT/5:20 p.m. PDT
Game weather: Rain, 54 °F (12 °C)
Game attendance: 0
Referee: Tony Corrente (99)
TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Michele Tafoya and Terry McAulay
Recap, Game Book

Game information

First quarter

MIN – Dalvin Cook 8-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 8:48. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 6:12.

Second quarter

MIN – Dan Bailey 52-yard field goal, 8:33. Vikings 10–0. Drive: 17 plays, 64 yards, 10:13.
MIN – Dan Bailey 46-yard field goal, 0:10. Vikings 13–0. Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 1:37.

Third quarter

SEA – Will Dissly 19-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 9:55. Vikings 13–7. Drive: 4 plays, 58 yards, 1:42.
SEA – DK Metcalf 13-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 8:19. Seahawks 14–13. Drive: 2 plays, 15 yards, 0:39.
SEA – Chris Carson 29-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 8:02. Seahawks 21–13. Drive: 1 play, 29 yards, 0:07.
MIN – Adam Thielen 3-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (run failed), 3:39. Seahawks 21–19. Drive: 11 plays, 77 yards, 4:23.

Fourth quarter

MIN – Adam Thielen 6-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 7:08. Vikings 26–21. Drive: 15 plays, 97 yards, 8:11.
SEA – DK Metcalf 6-yard pass from Russell Wilson (pass failed), 0:15. Seahawks 27–26. Drive: 13 plays, 94 yards, 1:42.

Top passers

MIN – Kirk Cousins – 27/39, 249 yards, 2 TD, INT
SEA – Russell Wilson – 20/32, 217 yards, 3 TD, INT

Top rushers

MIN – Alexander Mattison – 20 rushes, 112 yards
SEA – Russell Wilson – 5 rushes, 58 yards

Top receivers

MIN – Adam Thielen – 9 receptions, 80 yards, 2 TD
SEA – DK Metcalf – 6 receptions, 93 yards, 2 TD

Week 6: vs. Atlanta Falcons[]

Week 6: Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Falcons	10	10	10	10	40
Vikings	0	0	7	16	23

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date: October 18
Game time: 12:00 pm. CDT
Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
Game attendance: 0
Referee: Craig Wrolstad (4)
TV announcers (Fox): Brandon Gaudin, Daryl Johnston and Pam Oliver
Recap, Game Book

Game information

First quarter

ATL – Julio Jones 20-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo kick), 12:02. Falcons 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 29 yards, 2:41.
ATL – Younghoe Koo 50-yard field goal, 3:02. Falcons 10–0. Drive: 13 plays, 54 yards, 6:51.

Second quarter

ATL – Calvin Ridley 8-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo kick), 1:54. Falcons 17–0. Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 3:52.
ATL – Younghoe Koo 21-yard field goal, 0:01. Falcons 20–0. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 1:05.

Third quarter

ATL – Younghoe Koo 47-yard field goal, 10:45. Falcons 23–0. Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 4:15.
MIN – Justin Jefferson 11-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 6:25. Falcons 23–7. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:20.
ATL – Julio Jones 40-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo kick), 2:01. Falcons 30–7. Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 4:24.

Fourth quarter

ATL – Younghoe Koo 43-yard field goal, 7:07. Falcons 33–7. Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 3:33.
MIN – Adam Thielen 2-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Kirk Cousins-Irv Smith Jr. pass), 3:58. Falcons 33–15. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:09.
ATL – Hayden Hurst 35-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo kick), 2:11. Falcons 40–15. Drive: 4 plays, 44 yards, 1:47.
MIN – Justin Jefferson 49-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Kirk Cousins-Justin Jefferson pass), 1:26. Falcons 40–23. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 0:45.

Top passers

ATL – Matt Ryan – 30/40, 371 yards, 4 TD
MIN – Kirk Cousins – 24/36, 343 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT

Top rushers

ATL – Todd Gurley – 20 rushes, 47 yards
MIN – Alexander Mattison – 10 rushes, 26 yards

Top receivers

ATL – Julio Jones – 8 receptions, 137 yards, 2 TD
MIN – Justin Jefferson – 9 receptions, 166 yards, 2 TD

Week 8: at Green Bay Packers[]

Week 8: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Vikings	7	7	14	0	28
Packers	7	7	0	8	22

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Date: November 1
Game time: 12:00 pm. CST
Game weather: Cloudy and windy, 34 °F (1 °C)
Game attendance: 0
Referee: Alex Kemp (55)
TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, Daryl Johnston and Pam Oliver
Recap, Game Book

Game information

First quarter

GB – Davante Adams 5-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 7:01. Packers 7–0. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 7:59.
MIN – Dalvin Cook 21-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 0:47. Tied 7–7. Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 6:14.

Second quarter

GB – Davante Adams 1-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 6:53. Packers 14–7. Drive: 15 plays, 72 yards, 8:54.
MIN – Dalvin Cook 1-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 0:31. Tied 14–14. Drive: 12 plays, 67 yards, 6:22.

Third quarter

MIN – Dalvin Cook 1-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 10:00. Vikings 21–14. Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 5:00.
MIN – Dalvin Cook 50-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 5:52. Vikings 28–14. Drive: 4 plays, 63 yards, 2:06.

Fourth quarter

GB – Davante Adams 7-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Jamaal Williams run), 2:42. Vikings 28–22. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 3:05.

Top passers

MIN – Kirk Cousins – 11/14, 160 yards, TD
GB – Aaron Rodgers – 27/41, 291 yards, 3 TD

Top rushers

MIN – Dalvin Cook – 30 rushes, 163 yards, 3 TD
GB – Jamaal Williams – 16 rushes, 75 yards

Top receivers

MIN – Dalvin Cook – 2 receptions, 63 yards, TD
GB – Robert Tonyan – 5 receptions, 79 yards

Week 9: vs. Detroit Lions[]

Week 9: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Lions	0	10	0	10	20
Vikings	13	7	7	7	34

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date: November 8
Game time: 12:00 pm. CST
Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
Game attendance: 0
Referee: Clete Blakeman (34)
TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and
Recap, Game Book

Game information

First quarter

MIN – Dalvin Cook 5-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 10:39. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 2:32.
MIN – Irv Smith Jr. 9-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (kick failed, wide right), 1:26. Vikings 13–0. Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 2:41.

Second quarter

DET – Matt Prater 23-yard field goal, 8:21. Vikings 13–3. Drive: 15 plays, 70 yards, 8:05.
DET – Marvin Jones 15-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 1:19. Vikings 13–10. Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 3:52.
MIN – Ameer Abdullah 22-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 0:15. Vikings 20–10. Drive: 6 plays, 87 yards, 1:04.

Third quarter

MIN – Irv Smith Jr. 1-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 7:50. Vikings 27–10. Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 4:09.

Fourth quarter

DET – Matt Prater 45-yard field goal, 11:02. Vikings 27–13. Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 3:33.
MIN – Dalvin Cook 70-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 10:42. Vikings 34–13. Drive: 1 play, 70 yards, 0:20.
DET – T. J. Hockenson 2-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Matt Prater kick), 6:55. Vikings 34–20. Drive: 1 play, 2 yards, 0:03.

Top passers

DET – Matthew Stafford – 23/32, 211 yards, TD, 2 INT
MIN – Kirk Cousins – 13/20, 220 yards, 3 TD

Top rushers

DET – D'Andre Swift – 13 rushes, 64 yards
MIN – Dalvin Cook – 22 rushes, 206 yards, 2 TD

Top receivers

DET – Danny Amendola – 7 receptions, 77 yards
MIN – Justin Jefferson – 3 receptions, 64 yards

Week 10: at Chicago Bears[]

Week 10: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Vikings	7	0	6	6	19
Bears	3	3	7	0	13

at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

Date: November 16
Game time: 7:15 pm. CST
Game weather: Clear, 44 °F (7 °C)
Game attendance: 0
Referee: Scott Novak (1)
TV announcers (ESPN): Steve Levy, Brian Griese, Louis Riddick, Lisa Salters and John Parry
Recap, Game Book

Game information

First quarter

MIN – Adam Thielen 17-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 6:29. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 3:05.
CHI – Cairo Santos 23-yard field goal, 0:32. Vikings 7–3. Drive: 14 plays, 70 yards, 5:57.

Second quarter

CHI – Cairo Santos 42-yard field goal, 0:49. Vikings 7–6. Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 1:02.

Third quarter

CHI – Cordarrelle Patterson 104-yard kickoff return (Cairo Santos kick), 14:46. Bears 13–7.
MIN – Dan Bailey 37-yard field goal, 10:50. Bears 13–10. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 0:54.
MIN – Dan Bailey 43-yard field goal, 1:52. Tied 13–13. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:20.

Fourth quarter

MIN – Adam Thielen 6-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (pass failed), 10:06. Vikings 19–13. Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 4:43.

Top passers

MIN – Kirk Cousins – 25/36, 292 yards, 2 TD, INT
CHI – Nick Foles – 15/26, 106 yards, INT

Top rushers

MIN – Dalvin Cook – 30 rushes, 96 yards
CHI – Cordarrelle Patterson – 12 rushes, 30 yards

Top receivers

MIN – Justin Jefferson – 8 receptions, 135 yards
CHI – Allen Robinson – 6 receptions, 43 yards

Week 11: vs. Dallas Cowboys[]

Week 11: Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Cowboys	6	10	0	15	31
Vikings	7	0	7	14	28

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date: November 22
Game time: 3:25 pm. CST
Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
Game attendance: 0
Referee: Bill Vinovich (52)
TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Shannon Spake
Recap, Game Book

Game information

First quarter

DAL – Ezekiel Elliott 6-yard pass from Andy Dalton (kick blocked), 9:26. Cowboys 6–0. Drive: 3 plays, 30 yards, 1:31.
MIN – Dalvin Cook 1-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 2:11. Vikings 7–6. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 7:15.

Second quarter

DAL – CeeDee Lamb 4-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Greg Zuerlein kick), 4:55. Cowboys 13–7. Drive: 9 plays, 52 yards, 5:01.
DAL – Greg Zuerlein 19-yard field goal, 0:02. Cowboys 16–7. Drive: 5 plays, 47 yards, 0:47.

Third quarter

MIN – Adam Thielen 2-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 9:50. Cowboys 16–14. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:10.

Fourth quarter

MIN – Adam Thielen 3-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 14:57. Vikings 21–16. Drive: 12 plays, 81 yards, 6:47.
DAL – Tony Pollard 42-yard run (CeeDee Lamb run), 12:02. Cowboys 24–21. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:55.
MIN – Justin Jefferson 39-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 9:37. Vikings 28–24. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:25.
DAL – Dalton Schultz 2-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Greg Zuerlein kick), 1:37. Cowboys 31–28. Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 2:23.

Top passers

DAL – Andy Dalton – 22/32, 203 yards, 3 TD, INT
MIN – Kirk Cousins – 22/30, 314 yards, 3 TD

Top rushers

DAL – Ezekiel Elliott – 21 rushes, 103 yards
MIN – Dalvin Cook – 27 rushes, 115 yards, TD

Top receivers

DAL – Amari Cooper – 6 receptions, 81 yards
MIN – Adam Thielen – 8 receptions, 123 yards, 2 TD

Week 12: vs. Carolina Panthers[]

Week 12: Carolina Panthers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Panthers	0	7	14	6	27
Vikings	7	3	0	18	28

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date: November 29
Game time: 12:00 pm. CST
Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
Game attendance: 0
Referee: Brad Rogers (126)
TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Shannon Spake
Recap, Game Book

Game information

First quarter

MIN – Justin Jefferson 12-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 5:34. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 13 plays, 68 yards, 7:38.

Second quarter

CAR – Robby Anderson 41-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Joey Slye kick), 1:52. Tied 7–7. Drive: 11 plays, 81 yards, 5:33.
MIN – Dan Bailey 53-yard field goal, 0:00. Vikings 10–7. Drive: 11 plays, 41 yards, 1:52.

Third quarter

CAR – Jeremy Chinn 17-yard fumble return (Joey Slye kick), 14:01. Panthers 14–10.
CAR – Jeremy Chinn 28-yard fumble return (Joey Slye kick), 13:51. Panthers 21–10.

Fourth quarter

MIN – Dan Bailey 25-yard field goal, 14:47. Panthers 21–13. Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 5:34.
CAR – Joey Slye 40-yard field goal, 11:31. Panthers 24–13. Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 3:16.
MIN – Justin Jefferson 10-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Kirk Cousins–Bisi Johnson pass), 5:31. Panthers 24–21. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:00.
CAR – Joey Slye 21-yard field goal, 1:51. Panthers 27–21. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 0:19.
MIN – Chad Beebe 10-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 0:46. Vikings 28–27. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:05.

Top passers

CAR – Teddy Bridgewater – 19/36, 267 yards, TD, INT
MIN – Kirk Cousins – 34/45, 307 yards, 3 TD

Top rushers

CAR – Mike Davis – 15 rushes, 55 yards
MIN – Dalvin Cook – 18 rushes, 61 yards

Top receivers

CAR – Robby Anderson – 4 receptions, 94 yards, TD
MIN – Bisi Johnson – 7 receptions, 74 yards

Week 13: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars[]

Week 13: Jacksonville Jaguars at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Jaguars	9	0	7	8	0	24
Vikings	0	6	13	5	3	27

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date: December 6
Game time: 12:00 pm. CST
Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
Game attendance: 0
Referee: Land Clark (130)
TV announcers (CBS): Beth Mowins and Jay Feely
Recap, Game Book

Game information

First quarter

JAX – Laviska Shenault 28-yard pass from Mike Glennon (kick failed, wide right), 12:33. Jaguars 6–0. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:27.
JAX – Chase McLaughlin 22-yard field goal, 6:04. Jaguars 9–0. Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 5:07.

Second quarter

MIN – Adam Thielen 3-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (kick failed, wide left), 2:50. Jaguars 9–6. Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 4:50.

Third quarter

JAX – Joe Schobert 43-yard interception return (Chase McLaughlin kick), 14:50. Jaguars 16–6.
MIN – C. J. Ham 12-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 11:08. Jaguars 16–13. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:42.
MIN – Justin Jefferson 20-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (kick failed, wide right), 3:27. Vikings 19–16. Drive: 8 plays, 90 yards, 3:50.

Fourth quarter

MIN – Mike Glennon sacked in the end zone by Ifeadi Odenigbo for a safety, 14:11. Vikings 21–16.
MIN – Dan Bailey 48-yard field goal, 3:50. Vikings 24–16. Drive: 5 plays, 14 yards, 1:39.
JAX – James Robinson 1-yard run (Mike Glennon–Collin Johnson pass), 1:08. Tied 24–24. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 2:42.

Overtime

MIN – Dan Bailey 23-yard field goal, 1:49. Vikings 27–24. Drive: 11 plays, 41 yards, 5:24.

Top passers

JAX – Mike Glennon – 28/42, 280 yards, TD, 2 INT
MIN – Kirk Cousins – 28/43, 305 yards, 3 TD, INT

Top rushers

JAX – James Robinson – 18 rushes, 78 yards, TD
MIN – Dalvin Cook – 32 rushes, 120 yards

Top receivers

JAX – Collin Johnson – 4 receptions, 66 yards
MIN – Justin Jefferson – 9 receptions, 121 yards, TD

Week 14: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers[]

Week 14: Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Vikings	0	6	8	0	14
Buccaneers	0	17	6	3	26

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Date: December 13
Game time: 12:00 pm. CST/1:00 p.m. (EST)
Game weather: Cloudy, 78 °F (26 °C)
Game attendance: 16,031
Referee: Brad Allen (122)
TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
Recap, Game Book

Game information

First quarter

No scoring plays.

Second quarter

MIN – Dalvin Cook 1-yard run (kick failed, wide left), 14:17. Vikings 6–0. Drive: 14 plays, 84 yards, 8:15.
TB – Scotty Miller 48-yard pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop kick), 7:41. Buccaneers 7–6. Drive: 4 plays, 74 yards, 1:49.
TB – Ronald Jones II 1-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 0:44. Buccaneers 14–6. Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 3:53.
TB – Ryan Succop 18-yard field goal, 0:00. Buccaneers 17–6. Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 0:21.

Third quarter

TB – Rob Gronkowski 2-yard pass from Tom Brady (kick failed, wide right), 10:09. Buccaneers 23–6. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:51.
MIN – Irv Smith Jr. 14-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Kirk Cousins–Justin Jefferson pass), 1:36. Buccaneers 23–14. Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 8:33.

Fourth quarter

TB – Ryan Succop 48-yard field goal, 5:16. Buccaneers 26–14. Drive: 8 plays, 34 yards, 3:44.

Top passers

MIN – Kirk Cousins – 24/37, 225 yards, TD
TB – Tom Brady – 15/23, 196 yards, 2 TD

Top rushers

MIN – Dalvin Cook – 22 rushes, 102 yards, TD
TB – Ronald Jones II – 18 rushes, 80 yards, TD

Top receivers

MIN – Irv Smith Jr. – 4 receptions, 63 yards, TD
TB – Mike Evans – 3 receptions, 56 yards

Week 15: vs. Chicago Bears[]

Week 15: Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Bears	10	10	7	6	33
Vikings	7	3	10	7	27

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date: December 20
Game time: 12:00 pm. CST
Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
Game attendance: 0
Referee: Shawn Smith (14)
TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Greg Jennings and Jen Hale
Recap, Game Book

Game information

First quarter

CHI – Darnell Mooney 8-yard pass from Mitchell Trubisky (Cairo Santos kick), 9:01. Bears 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 2:07.
MIN – Adam Thielen 3-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 4:46. Tied 7–7. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:15.
CHI – Cairo Santos 42-yard field goal, 1:16. Bears 10–7. Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 3:30.

Second quarter

CHI – David Montgomery 1-yard run (Cairo Santos kick), 6:46. Bears 17–7. Drive: 13 plays, 76 yards, 7:19.
CHI – Cairo Santos 35-yard field goal, 3:34. Bears 20–7. Drive: 6 plays, 17 yards, 2:13.
MIN – Dan Bailey 24-yard field goal, 0:26. Bears 20–10. Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 3:08.

Third quarter

MIN – Dalvin Cook 1-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 10:54. Bears 20–17. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:06.
CHI – David Montgomery 14-yard run (Cairo Santos kick), 5:30. Bears 27–17. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:24.
MIN – Dan Bailey 22-yard field goal, 2:38. Bears 27–20. Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 2:52.

Fourth quarter

CHI – Cairo Santos 48-yard field goal, 13:33. Bears 30–20. Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 4:05.
MIN – Tyler Conklin 20-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 8:05. Bears 30–27. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:28.
CHI – Cairo Santos 42-yard field goal, 0:56. Bears 33–27. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 0:58.

Top passers

CHI – Mitchell Trubisky – 15/21, 202 yards, TD, INT
MIN – Kirk Cousins – 24/35, 271 yards, 2 TD, INT

Top rushers

CHI – David Montgomery – 32 rushes, 146 yards, 2 TD
MIN – Dalvin Cook – 24 rushes, 132 yards, TD

Top receivers

CHI – Allen Robinson – 4 receptions, 83 yards
MIN – Justin Jefferson – 8 receptions, 104 yards

Week 16: at New Orleans Saints[]

Week 16: Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Vikings	7	7	13	6	33
Saints	14	10	7	21	52

at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Date: December 25
Game time: 3:30 pm. CST
Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
Game attendance: 3,000
Referee: Adrian Hill (29)
TV announcers (Fox/NFLN/Amazon Prime Video): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews and Kristina Pink
Recap, Game Book

Game information

First quarter

NO – Alvin Kamara 40-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 12:11. Saints 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:49.
MIN – Dalvin Cook 15-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 8:46. Tied 7–7. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:25.
NO – Alvin Kamara 1-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 5:10. Saints 14–7. Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 3:36.

Second quarter

NO – Wil Lutz 30-yard field goal, 14:12. Saints 17–7. Drive: 10 plays, 84 yards, 4:36.
MIN – Mike Boone 4-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 10:14. Saints 17–14. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:58.
NO – Alvin Kamara 5-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 0:38. Saints 24–14. Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 2:37.

Third quarter

MIN – Irv Smith Jr. 2-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (kick failed, wide left), 9:41. Saints 24–20. Drive: 3 plays, 18 yards, 1:12.
NO – Alvin Kamara 6-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 4:38. Saints 31–20. Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 5:03.
MIN – Irv Smith Jr. 4-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 0:22. Saints 31–27. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:16.

Fourth quarter

NO – Alvin Kamara 7-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 12:01. Saints 38–27. Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 3:21.
NO – Taysom Hill 1-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 4:00. Saints 45–27. Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 6:22.
MIN – Adam Thielen 1-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (pass failed), 2:10. Saints 45–33. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 1:50.
NO – Alvin Kamara 3-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 1:50. Saints 52–33. Drive: 3 plays, 48 yards, 0:20.

Top passers

MIN – Kirk Cousins – 27/41, 291 yards, 3 TD
NO – Drew Brees – 19/26, 311 yards, 2 INT

Top rushers

MIN – Dalvin Cook – 15 rushes, 73 yards, TD
NO – Alvin Kamara – 22 rushes, 155 yards, 6 TD

Top receivers

MIN – Adam Thielen – 8 receptions, 97 yards, TD
NO – Emmanuel Sanders – 4 receptions, 83 yards

With the loss, Minnesota was eliminated from the playoffs, clinching their first losing season since 2014 and only the second under head coach Mike Zimmer.

Week 17: at Detroit Lions[]

Week 17: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Vikings	7	14	10	6	37
Lions	6	10	13	6	35

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Date: January 3, 2021
Game time: 12:00 pm. CST/1:00 pm. EST
Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
Game attendance: 0
Referee: Adrian Hill (29)
TV announcers (Fox): Joe Davis, Robert Smith and Kristina Pink
Recap, Game Book

Game information

First quarter

DET – Marvin Jones 43-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (kick failed, wide left), 4:45. Lions 6–0. Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 3:36.
MIN – Alexander Mattison 28-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 0:34. Vikings 7–6. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 4:11.

Second quarter

DET – Quintez Cephus 20-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 13:19. Lions 13–7. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:15.
MIN – Ameer Abdullah 4-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 8:51. Vikings 14–13. Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 4:28.
DET – Matt Prater 54-yard field goal, 7:13. Lions 16–14. Drive: 5 plays, 39 yards, 1:38.
MIN – Chad Beebe 40-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 0:04. Vikings 21–16. Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 0:51.

Third quarter

DET – Marvin Jones 26-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 14:09. Lions 23–21. Drive: 2 plays, 33 yards, 0:51.
MIN – Alexander Mattison 2-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 11:35. Vikings 28–23. Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 2:34.
MIN – Dan Bailey 23-yard field goal, 7:55. Vikings 31–23. Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 1:46.
DET – Adrian Peterson 2-yard run (pass failed), 3:02. Vikings 31–29. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:53.

Fourth quarter

MIN – Kirk Cousins 1-yard run (kick failed), 10:32. Vikings 37–29. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:30.
DET – D'Andre Swift 2-yard run (pass failed), 4:26. Vikings 37–35. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 6:06.

Top passers

MIN – Kirk Cousins – 28/40, 405 yards, 3 TD
DET – Matthew Stafford – 20/31, 293 yards, 3 TD, INT

Top rushers

MIN – Alexander Mattison – 21 rushes, 95 yards, TD
DET – Adrian Peterson – 7 rushes, 63 yards, TD

Top receivers

MIN – Justin Jefferson – 9 receptions, 133 yards
DET – Marvin Jones – 8 receptions, 180 yards, 2 TD

Standings[]

Division[]

NFC North
view talk	W	L	T	PCT	DIV	CONF	PF	PA	STK
⁽¹⁾ Green Bay Packers	13	3	0	.813	5–1	10–2	509	369	W6
⁽⁷⁾ Chicago Bears	8	8	0	.500	2–4	6–6	372	370	L1
Minnesota Vikings	7	9	0	.438	4–2	5–7	430	475	W1
Detroit Lions	5	11	0	.313	1–5	4–8	377	519	L4

Conference[]

NFC v t
#	Team	Division	W	L	T	PCT	DIV	CONF	SOS	SOV	STK
Division leaders
1	Green Bay Packers	North	13	3	0	.813	5–1	10–2	.428	.387	W6
2^[a]	New Orleans Saints	South	12	4	0	.750	6–0	10–2	.459	.406	W2
3^[a]	Seattle Seahawks	West	12	4	0	.750	4–2	9–3	.447	.404	W4
4	Washington Football Team	East	7	9	0	.438	4–2	5–7	.459	.388	W1
Wild cards
5	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	South	11	5	0	.688	4–2	8–4	.488	.392	W4
6	Los Angeles Rams	West	10	6	0	.625	3–3	9–3	.494	.484	W1
7^[b]	Chicago Bears	North	8	8	0	.500	2–4	6–6	.488	.336	L1
Did not qualify for the postseason
8^[b]	Arizona Cardinals	West	8	8	0	.500	2–4	6–6	.475	.441	L2
9	Minnesota Vikings	North	7	9	0	.438	4–2	5–7	.504	.366	W1
10^[c]	San Francisco 49ers	West	6	10	0	.375	3–3	4–8	.549	.448	L1
11^[c]^[d]	New York Giants	East	6	10	0	.375	4–2	5–7	.502	.427	W1
12^[d]	Dallas Cowboys	East	6	10	0	.375	2–4	5–7	.471	.333	L1
13^[e]	Carolina Panthers	South	5	11	0	.313	1–5	4–8	.531	.388	L1
14^[e]	Detroit Lions	North	5	11	0	.313	1–5	4–8	.508	.350	L4
15	Philadelphia Eagles	East	4	11	1	.281	2–4	4–8	.537	.469	L3
16	Atlanta Falcons	South	4	12	0	.250	1–5	2–10	.551	.391	L5
Tiebreakers^[f]
^ ^a ^b New Orleans finished ahead of Seattle based on conference record. ^ ^a ^b Chicago finished and clinched the 7th and final playoff spot ahead of Arizona based on better win percentage in common games (against Detroit, the NY Giants, Carolina, and the LA Rams, Chicago finished 3–2, while Arizona finished 1–4). ^ ^a ^b San Francisco finished ahead of the NY Giants based on head-to-head victory. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate Dallas (see below). ^ ^a ^b NY Giants won tiebreaker over Dallas based on division record. ^ ^a ^b Carolina finished ahead of Detroit based on head-to-head victory. ^ 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.

Statistics[]

Team leaders[]

Category	Player(s)	Total
Passing yards	Kirk Cousins	4,265
Passing touchdowns	Kirk Cousins	35
Rushing yards	Dalvin Cook	1,557
Rushing touchdowns	Dalvin Cook	16 (tie)
Receptions	Justin Jefferson	88 *
Receiving yards	Justin Jefferson	1,400 **
Receiving touchdowns	Adam Thielen	14
Points	Dalvin Cook	108
Kickoff return yards	Ameer Abdullah	352
Punt return yards	Chad Beebe	42
Tackles	Eric Wilson	122
Sacks	Yannick Ngakoue	5.0
Interceptions	Harrison Smith	5
Forced fumbles	Yannick Ngakoue	2
Bold = League leader
* = Franchise Rookie Record
** = NFL Rookie Record

Source: Minnesota Vikings' official website^[54]

League rankings[]

Category	Total yards	Yards per game	NFL rank (out of 32)
Passing offense	2,059	228.8	22nd
Rushing offense	1,382	153.6	5th
Total offense	3,441	382.4	9th
Passing defense	2,411	267.9	27th
Rushing defense	1,041	115.7	15th
Total defense	3,452	383.6	24th

Source: NFL.com^[55]

Pro Bowl[]

Two Vikings players—running back Dalvin Cook and rookie wide receiver Justin Jefferson—were selected for the 2021 Pro Bowl,^[56] the team's lowest contribution to the event since 2014, when they had no Pro Bowlers. Cook received the most votes among NFC running backs to go to his second Pro Bowl (after his rookie season in 2017),^[57] and only Russell Wilson received more votes out of any position in the NFC team, while Jefferson was the Vikings' first rookie wide receiver to be selected since Percy Harvin in 2009.^[58]

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External links[]

Official website

[Bills-44] The Vikings traded a seventh-round selection (239th overall) and WR Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for Buffalo's first-, fifth- and sixth-round selections (22nd, 155th and 201st overall) and 2021 fourth-round selection.^[43]

[49ers-46] The Vikings traded a first-round selection (25th overall) to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for San Francisco's first-, fourth- and fifth-round selections (31st, 117th and 176th overall).^[44]

[Saints-48] The Vikings traded a third-round selection (105th overall) to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for New Orleans' fourth-, fifth-, sixth-, and seventh-round selection (130th, 169th, 203rd, and 244th overall).^[44]

[Bears-49] The Vikings traded a fifth-round selection (155th overall) to the Chicago Bears in exchange for Chicago's fourth-round selection in 2021.^[44]

[Ravens-51] The Vikings traded a fifth-round selection (170th overall) to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for K Kaare Vedvik.^[46]

[Ravens2-52] The Vikings traded a sixth- and seventh-round selection (201st and 219th overall) to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for Baltimore's seventh-round selection (225th overall) as well as their fifth-round selection in 2021.^[44]

[Dolphins-54] The Vikings traded G Danny Isidora to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for Miami's seventh-round selection (219th overall).^[47]

[11-4-61] New Orleans finished ahead of Seattle based on conference record.

[8-8-62] Chicago finished and clinched the 7th and final playoff spot ahead of Arizona based on better win percentage in common games (against Detroit, the NY Giants, Carolina, and the LA Rams, Chicago finished 3–2, while Arizona finished 1–4).

[6-10a-63] San Francisco finished ahead of the NY Giants based on head-to-head victory. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate Dallas (see below).

[6-10b-64] NY Giants won tiebreaker over Dallas based on division record.

[5-11-65] Carolina finished ahead of Detroit based on head-to-head victory.

[66] 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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[3] Bergman, Jeremy (March 16, 2020). "Bills acquire WR Stefon Diggs from Vikings in trade". NFL.com. NFL Enterprises. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[4] Gordon, Grant (August 12, 2020). "Cowboys signing former Vikings DE Everson Griffen". NFL.com. NFL Enterprises. Retrieved September 10, 2020.

[5] Miller, Jeff (March 18, 2020). "Chargers agree to terms with veteran defensive tackle Linval Joseph". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[6] Maakaron, John (March 19, 2020). "Newly Acquired S Jayron Kearse May Face NFL Suspension". SI.com. Maven. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[7] Ragatz, Will (March 18, 2020). "Vikings Release Right Guard Josh Kline". SI.com. Maven. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[8] Ragatz, Will (March 13, 2020). "Vikings Release David Morgan, Could Bring Him Back Pending Injury Status". SI.com. Maven. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[9] Hickey, Kevin (April 2, 2020). "Details emerge on contract for Colts CB Xavier Rhodes". Colts Wire. USA Today Sports Digital Properties. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[10] Smith, Michael David (March 20, 2020). "Browns sign Andrew Sendejo". ProFootballTalk. NBC Universal. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

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[13] Dragon, Tyler (March 18, 2020). "Source: Cincinnati Bengals to sign cornerback Trae Waynes". Cincinnati.com. Gannett. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[14] Krammer, Andrew (March 16, 2020). "Former Vikings DE Stephen Weatherly agrees to sign with Panthers". StarTribune. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[15] Tomasson, Chris (March 27, 2020). "Vikings re-sign Ameer Abdullah, agree to terms with Dakota Dozier". TwinCities.com. MediaNews Group. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[16] Krammer, Andrew (March 19, 2020). "Kicker Dan Bailey agrees to three-year contract extension with Vikings". StarTribune. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[17] Tomasson, Chris (March 16, 2020). "Vikings agree to contract extension with punter Britton Colquitt". TwinCities.com. MediaNews Group. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[18] Walker, Patrik (March 16, 2020). "Kirk Cousins agrees to multiyear extension with Vikings, who get cap relief with the move". CBSSports.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[19] Tomasson, Chris (March 27, 2020). "Vikings to re-sign guard Dakota Dozier to one-year, $1 million deal". TwinCities.com. MediaNews Group. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[20] Ragatz, Will (March 24, 2020). "Vikings Sign Former XFL, Ole Miss Linebacker DeMarquis Gates". SI.com. Maven. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[21] Tomasson, Chris (March 16, 2020). "Vikings, C.J. Ham agree to four-year, $12 million extension". TwinCities.com. MediaNews Group. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[22] Shook, Nick (March 16, 2020). "Vikings use franchise tag to keep Anthony Harris". NFL.com. NFL Enterprises. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[23] Gordon, Grant (May 17, 2020). "Vikings S Anthony Harris signs franchise tender". NFL.com. NFL Enterprises. Retrieved May 18, 2020.

[24] Florio, Mike (March 20, 2020). "Rashod Hill chooses to stay with the Vikings". ProFootballTalk. NBC Universal. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[25] Williams, Charean (March 26, 2020). "Brett Jones re-signs with Vikings after Cowboys show interest". ProFootballTalk. NBC Universal. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[26] Gantt, Darin (March 18, 2020). "Vikings bring back Sean Mannion". ProFootballTalk. NBC Universal. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[27] Williams, Charean (March 18, 2020). "Vikings agree to three-year, $27 million deal with Michael Pierce". ProFootballTalk. NBC Universal. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[28] Alper, Josh (March 25, 2020). "Vikings sign Tajae Sharpe". ProFootballTalk. NBC Universal. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[29] Alper, Josh (May 8, 2020). "Eric Wilson signs Vikings RFA tender". ProFootballTalk. NBC Universal. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[30] Alper, Josh (March 25, 2020). "Anthony Zettel signs with Vikings". ProFootballTalk. NBC Universal. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

[31] Peters, Craig; Smith, Eric; Young, Lindsey (April 25, 2020). "3 Factors That Prompted Vikings to Break NFL Draft 7-Round Record". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

[32] Young, Lindsey (April 23, 2020). "Vikings Select LSU WR Justin Jefferson with 22nd Overall Pick". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

[33] Peters, Craig (April 23, 2020). "Vikings Trade 25th Pick to 49ers, Net 2 Selections". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

[34] Smith, Eric (April 23, 2020). "After Trade, Vikings Select TCU Cornerback Jeff Gladney with 31st Pick". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

[35] Peters, Craig (April 24, 2020). "Vikings Select Boise State OT Ezra Cleveland at Pick No. 58". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

[36] Young, Lindsey (April 24, 2020). "Vikings Select CB Cameron Dantzler at No. 89 Overall". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

[37] Smith, Eric (April 24, 2020). "Vikings To Begin Day 3 With Whopping 13 Picks After Trade". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

[38] Peters, Craig; Smith, Eric; Young, Lindsey (April 25, 2020). "Minnesota Vikings Fourth Round 2020 NFL Draft Picks". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

[39] Peters, Craig; Smith, Eric; Young, Lindsey (April 25, 2020). "Minnesota Vikings Fifth Round 2020 NFL Draft Picks". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

[40] Peters, Craig; Smith, Eric; Young, Lindsey (April 25, 2020). "Minnesota Vikings Sixth Round 2020 NFL Draft Picks". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

[41] Peters, Craig; Smith, Eric; Young, Lindsey (April 25, 2020). "Minnesota Vikings Seventh Round 2020 NFL Draft Picks". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

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[53] "Vikings trade Danny Isidora to Dolphins for 2020 7th-round pick". Fox Sports. Fox Media. August 30, 2019. Retrieved January 17, 2020.

[55] Ragatz, Will (July 13, 2020). "Nate Stanley Becomes First Vikings Rookie To Officially Sign Contract". InsideTheVikings. ABG-SI. Retrieved July 22, 2020.

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v t Minnesota Vikings
Founded in 1961 Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota Headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota
Franchise	Franchise History Expansion draft Players First-round draft picks Quarterbacks Head coaches Seasons Statistics Draft Broadcasters
Stadiums	Metropolitan Stadium Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome TCF Bank Stadium U.S. Bank Stadium
Culture	Purple People Eaters "Skol, Vikings" Herschel Walker trade Love Boat scandal How I Met Your Mother "Little Minnesota" "Tailgate" Cheerleaders
Lore	The Wrong Way Run Hail Mary Ed Thorp Memorial Trophy Santa Claus game Miracle at the Met Gary Anderson's missed field goal 2010 Metrodome roof collapse Minneapolis Miracle
Rivalries	Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers New Orleans Saints
Division championships (20)	1968 1969 1970 1971 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1980 1989 1992 1994 1998 2000 2008 2009 2015 2017
Conference championships (4)	1969 1973 1974 1976
League championships (1)	1969
Retired numbers	10 53 70 77 80 88
Current league affiliations	League: National Football League Conference: National Football Conference Division: North Division

v t Minnesota Vikings seasons
1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Bold indicates NFL Championship (1920–69) or Super Bowl (1966–) victory Italics indicates Super Bowl (1966–) appearance