2019 Minnesota Vikings season

59th season in franchise history

2019 Minnesota Vikings season
OwnerZygi Wilf
General managerRick Spielman
Head coachMike Zimmer
Home fieldU.S. Bank Stadium
Results
Record10–6
Division place2nd NFC North
Playoff finishWon Wild Card Playoffs
(at Saints) 26–20 (OT)
Lost Divisional Playoffs
(at 49ers) 10–27
Pro Bowlers
8
  • 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)
AP All-ProsLB Eric Kendricks (1st team)
Uniform

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
2019 Minnesota Vikings UDFA
Player Position College
Micah Abernathy S Tennessee
Khari Blasingame FB Vanderbilt
Jake Browning QB Washington
Davion Davis WR Sam Houston State
Brandon Dillon TE Marian
Alexander Hollins WR Eastern Illinois
John Keenoy C Western Michigan
Nate Meadors CB UCLA
Tito Odenigbo DT Miami
Anree Saint-Amour DE Georgia Tech

Notes

Draft trades

  1. ^ 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).
  2. ^ 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).
  3. ^ 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).
  4. ^ 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).
  5. ^ 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).
  6. ^ 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]
  7. ^ 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).
  8. ^ 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

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)
  • 42 Ben Gedeon OLB (IRTooltip Injured reserve)
  • 61 Brett Jones C (IR-DFR)
  • 89 David Morgan II TE (PUPTooltip Physically unable to perform)


Practice squad


Rookies in italics
 53 active, 5 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.

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance NFL.com
recap
1 August 9 at New Orleans Saints W 34–25 1–0 Mercedes-Benz Superdome 73,018 Recap
2 August 18 Seattle Seahawks W 25–19 2–0 U.S. Bank Stadium 66,636 Recap
3 August 24 Arizona Cardinals W 20–9 3–0 U.S. Bank Stadium 66,698 Recap
4 August 29 at Buffalo Bills L 23–27 3–1 New Era Field 57,765 Recap

Game summaries

Week 1: at New Orleans Saints

Week 1: Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 7 7 13734
Saints 3 9 31025

at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Date: August 9
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 73,018
  • Referee: Clay Martin (19)
  • TV: KMSP
  • Recap, Game Book
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
Period 1 2 34Total
Seahawks 0 10 3619
Vikings 3 7 7825

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
Period 1 2 34Total
Cardinals 3 6 009
Vikings 7 0 01320

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

  • No scoring plays.

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
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 7 3 31023
Bills 3 0 32127

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

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

Week 1: Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Falcons 0 0 01212
Vikings 14 7 7028

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 0 10 6016
Packers 14 7 0021

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

  • MIN – Stefon Diggs 45-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (kick blocked), 9:12. Packers 21–16. Drive: 3 plays, 42 yards, 0:55.

Fourth quarter

  • No scoring plays.

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
Period 1 2 34Total
Raiders 0 7 0714
Vikings 7 14 7634

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

Week 4: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 0 0 066
Bears 7 3 6016

at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

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
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 3 15 7328
Giants 0 7 3010

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
Period 1 2 34Total
Eagles 0 10 10020
Vikings 10 14 7738

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
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 7 14 71442
Lions 14 7 3630

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
Period 1 2 34Total
Redskins 0 6 309
Vikings 3 10 3319

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
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 7 3 6723
Chiefs 7 3 10626

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
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 14 3 11028
Cowboys 0 14 7324

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

Week 11: vs. Denver Broncos

Week 11: Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Broncos 10 10 3023
Vikings 0 0 72027

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

Week 13: Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 7 10 01330
Seahawks 7 3 171037

at CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington

  • Date: December 2
  • Game time: 7:15 p.m. CST/5:15 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Clear, 51 °F (11 °C)
  • Game attendance: 69,080
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman (34)
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Joe Tessitore, Booger McFarland, Lisa Salters and John Parry
  • Recap, Game Book
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
Period 1 2 34Total
Lions 0 0 077
Vikings 7 10 0320

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

  • MIN – Bisi Johnson 9-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 5:47. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, 4:40.

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

  • No scoring plays.

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

Week 15: Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 6 13 61439
Chargers 3 7 0010

at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California

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
Period 1 2 34Total
Packers 3 6 8623
Vikings 3 7 0010

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
Period 1 2 34Total
Bears 6 5 7321
Vikings 0 6 01319

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

NFC North
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 W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
(2) Green Bay Packers 13 3 0 .813 6–0 10–2 376 313 W5
(6) Minnesota Vikings 10 6 0 .625 2–4 7–5 407 303 L2
Chicago Bears 8 8 0 .500 4–2 7–5 280 298 W1
Detroit Lions 3 12 1 .219 0–6 2–9–1 341 423 L9

Conference

NFC
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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]
  1. ^ a b c San Francisco finished ahead of Green Bay and New Orleans based on head-to-head sweep.
  2. ^ a b Green Bay finished ahead of New Orleans based on conference record.
  3. ^ a b Chicago finished ahead of Dallas based on head-to-head victory.
  4. ^ a b Atlanta finished ahead of Tampa Bay based on division record.
  5. ^ 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.

Postseason

Schedule

Round Date Opponent (seed) Result Record Venue Attendance NFL.com
recap
Wild Card January 5, 2020 at New Orleans Saints (3) W 26–20 (OT) 1–0 Mercedes-Benz Superdome 73,038 Recap
Divisional January 11, 2020 at San Francisco 49ers (1) L 10–27 1–1 Levi's Stadium 71,649 Recap

Game summaries

NFC Wild Card Playoffs: at (3) New Orleans Saints

NFC Wild Card Playoffs: (6) Minnesota Vikings at (3) New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Vikings 3 10 70626
Saints 3 7 010020

at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

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

NFC Divisional Playoffs: at (1) San Francisco 49ers

NFC Divisional Playoffs: (6) Minnesota Vikings at (1) San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 7 3 0010
49ers 7 7 10327

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

Category Player(s) Total
Passing yards Kirk Cousins 3,603
Passing touchdowns Kirk Cousins 26
Rushing yards Dalvin Cook 1,135
Rushing touchdowns Dalvin Cook 13
Receptions Stefon Diggs 63
Receiving yards Stefon Diggs 1,130
Receiving touchdowns Adam Thielen 6
Points Dan Bailey 121
Kickoff return yards Ameer Abdullah 325
Punt return yards Mike Hughes 104
Tackles Eric Kendricks 110
Sacks Danielle Hunter 14.5
Interceptions Anthony Harris 6
Forced fumbles Danielle Hunter
Harrison Smith		 3

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

  1. ^ Gates, Christopher (May 14, 2019). "Vikings sign Garrett Bradbury to rookie contract". Daily Norseman. Vox Media. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Gates, Christopher (March 14, 2018). "Trevor Siemian Trade: Final details, including draft picks". Daily Norseman. Vox Media. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  4. ^ Tomasson, Chris (May 3, 2019). "Vikings sign sixth-round pick Armon Watts". TwinCities.com. MediaNews Group. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Goessling, Ben (August 27, 2018). "Vikings trade with Giants for center Brett Jones". StarTribune. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "NFL announces 32 compensatory draft choices to 15 clubs" (PDF) (Press release). National Football League. February 22, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  9. ^ Tomasson, Chris (September 22, 2019). "Vikings win 500th game in team history, rolling over Oakland 34-14". Twin Cities. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  10. ^ "Team Stats". vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. December 29, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  11. ^ "NFL Team Stats". NFL.com. November 12, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  12. ^ Smith, Eric (December 17, 2019). "Dalvin Cook, Danielle Hunter & Harrison Smith Selected to Pro Bowl". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  13. ^ 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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