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NFL team season
The 2003 season was the Minnesota Vikings ' 43rd in the National Football League (NFL). They finished second in the NFC North with a 9–7 record, behind the 10–6 Green Bay Packers , but missed the playoffs for a third straight year. Despite gaining 6,294 yards of offense over their 16 games, by far the most in the league, the team managed just 416 points, the sixth-most in the NFL. The Vikings won their first six games of the 2003 season, then lost their next four games, after which they alternated wins and losses for the remainder of the season. The Vikings were officially eliminated from postseason contention with a loss to the Arizona Cardinals on the last play of their final game.
Wide receiver Randy Moss led the NFL with 17 touchdown receptions, the third time in his career that he led the league in that category. After two seasons of inconsistency, rejuvenated quarterback Daunte Culpepper was voted to play in the second Pro Bowl of his career at the end of the season.
Offseason 2003 draft Main article:
2003 NFL Draft
^[a] Jacksonville Jaguars to move up and select QB Byron Leftwich . The Carolina Panthers were also able to select OT Jordan Gross before the Vikings ultimately selected DT Kevin Williams.[1] . ^[c] Todd Bouman to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for New Orleans' sixth-round selection (190th overall).Staff
2003 Minnesota Vikings staff
Front office
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
[2]
Roster
2003 Minnesota Vikings final roster
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
Reserve lists
33 IR Tooltip Injured reserve )
42 IR Tooltip Injured reserve )
48 IR Tooltip Injured reserve )
Practice squad
Rookies in italics 53 active, 3 inactive, 5 practice squad
Preseason Schedule Game summaries Week 1: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
JAX – Seth Marler 29-yard field goal, 4:19. Vikings 7–3. Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 4:10.
JAX – Ike Charlton 97-yard fumble return (James Tuthill kick), 0:52. Jaguars 10–7.
JAX – Danny Boyd 32-yard field goal, 0:00. Jaguars 13–7. Drive: 5 plays, 12 yards, 0:36. Third quarter
Fourth quarter
JAX – Seth Marler 43-yard field goal, 11:55. Jaguars 16–14. Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 3:45.
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Week 2: at Kansas City Chiefs
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
KC – Morten Andersen 21-yard field goal, 11:31. Vikings 7–6. Drive: 12 plays, 83 yards, 5:29.
KC – Marc Boerigter 59-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Andersen kick), 8:38. Chiefs 13–7. Drive: 2 plays, 76 yards, 0:34.
MIN – Aaron Elling 48-yard field goal, 1:07. Chiefs 13–10. Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, 1:57.
KC – Morten Andersen 42-yard field goal, 0:00. Chiefs 16–10. Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 1:07. Third quarter
KC – José Cortez 46-yard field goal, 2:27. Chiefs 19–10. Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 3:07. Fourth quarter
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Week 3: at Oakland Raiders
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 20-yard field goal, 14:11. Vikings 7–3. Drive: 13 plays, 48 yards, 5:30.
MIN – Randy Moss 1-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 0:24. Vikings 14–3. Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 2:28. Third quarter
MIN – Onterrio Smith 5-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 10:03. Vikings 21–3. Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 3:38.
OAK – Joe O'Donnell 33-yard field goal, 0:15. Vikings 21–6. Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 3:12. Fourth quarter
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Week 4: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week 4: Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Cardinals 3
7
14 7 31
Vikings
3
10
7 7 27
at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Game information
First quarter
ARI – Bill Gramática
47-yard field goal, 8:10. Cardinals 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 38 yards, 6:50.
MIN – Aaron Elling 52-yard field goal, 2:29. Tied 3–3. Drive: 11 plays, 38 yards, 5:41. Second quarter
MIN – Nate Burleson 27-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 11:07. Vikings 10–3. Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 2:56.
ARI – Damien Anderson 69-yard run (Bill Gramática kick), 10:51. Tied 10–10. Drive: 1 play, 69 yards, 0:16.
MIN – Aaron Elling 28-yard field goal, 0:50. Vikings 13–10. Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 2:03. Third quarter
MIN – Sean Berton 4-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Aaron Elling kick), 11:32. Vikings 20–10. Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 3:28.
ARI – Preston Parsons 11-yard run (Tim Duncan kick), 8:48. Vikings 20–17. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 2:44.
ARI – Bryant Johnson 20-yard pass from Preston Parsons (Bill Gramática kick), 1:27. Cardinals 24–20. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 4:00. Fourth quarter
MIN – Larry Ned 1-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 12:03. Vikings 27–24. Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 4:24.
ARI – Preston Parsons 1-yard run (Tim Duncan kick), 7:35. Cardinals 31–27. Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 4:28.
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Regular season Schedule
Week
Date
Opponent
Result
Record
Venue
Attendance
NFL.com
1
September 7
at Green Bay Packers
W 30–25
1–0
Lambeau Field
70,505
Recap
2
September 14
Chicago Bears W 24–13
2–0
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
64,144
Recap
3
September 21
at Detroit Lions
W 23–13
3–0
Ford Field
60,865
Recap
4
September 28
San Francisco 49ers
W 35–7
4–0
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
64,111
Recap
5
October 5
at Atlanta Falcons
W 39–26
5–0
Georgia Dome
70,427
Recap
6
Bye week
7
October 19
Denver Broncos
W 28–20
6–0
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
64,381
Recap
8
October 26
New York Giants
L 17–29
6–1
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
64,114
Recap
9
November 2
Green Bay Packers L 27–30
6–2
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
64,482
Recap
10
November 9
at San Diego Chargers
L 28–42
6–3
Qualcomm Stadium
64,738
Recap
11
November 16
at Oakland Raiders
L 18–28
6–4
Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum
56,653
Recap
12
November 23
Detroit Lions W 24–14
7–4
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
63,946
Recap
13
November 30
at St. Louis Rams
L 17–48
7–5
Edward Jones Dome
66,134
Recap
14
December 7
Seattle Seahawks
W 34–7
8–5
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
63,968
Recap
15
December 14
at Chicago Bears
L 10–13
8–6
Soldier Field
61,804
Recap
16
December 20
Kansas City Chiefs
W 45–20
9–6
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
64,291
Recap
17
December 28
at Arizona Cardinals
L 17–18
9–7
Sun Devil Stadium
52,734
Recap
Game summaries Week 1: at Green Bay Packers
Game information
First quarter
MIN – John Avery 11-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 9:28. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 5:32.
MIN – Aaron Elling 22-yard field goal, 1:52. Vikings 10–0. Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 4:34. Second quarter
GB – Ryan Longwell 27-yard field goal, 11:02. Vikings 10–3. Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 3:12.
MIN – D'Wayne Bates 2-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 5:34. Vikings 17–3. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 5:28.
MIN – Aaron Elling 46-yard field goal, 0:04. Vikings 20–3. Drive: 2 plays, 0 yards, 0:13. Third quarter
MIN – Randy Moss 13-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 8:47. Vikings 27–3. Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 3:09.
GB – Ahman Green 8-yard run (Brett Favre –Bubba Franks pass), 1:30. Vikings 27–11. Drive: 14 plays, 78 yards, 7:17. Fourth quarter
MIN – Aaron Elling 34-yard field goal, 10:07. Vikings 30–11. Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 6:23.
GB – Ahman Green 1-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 6:27. Vikings 30–18. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 3:40.
GB – Javon Walker 24-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 1:55. Vikings 30–25. Drive: 3 plays, 41 yards, 0:29.
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Week 2: vs. Chicago Bears
Game information
First quarter
MIN – Moe Williams 1-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 13:57. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 3 plays, 56 yards, 1:03.
CHI – Paul Edinger 42-yard field goal, 10:35. Vikings 7–3. Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 3:22. Second quarter
MIN – Aaron Elling 23-yard field goal, 11:18. Vikings 10–3. Drive: 8 plays, 33 yards, 3:23.
MIN – Jim Kleinsasser 3-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 1:55. Vikings 17–3. Drive: 12 plays, 92 yards, 7:12.
CHI – David Terrell 14-yard pass from Kordell Stewart (Paul Edinger kick), 0:39. Vikings 17–10. Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 1:16. Third quarter
CHI – Paul Edinger 43-yard field goal, 4:43. Vikings 17–13. Drive: 7 plays, 42 yards, 4:53. Fourth quarter
MIN – Jim Kleinsasser 11-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 2:56. Vikings 24–13. Drive: 16 plays, 93 yards, 9:42.
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Week 3: at Detroit Lions
Week 3: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Vikings 0
16
7 0 23
Lions
10
0
3 0 13
at Ford Field , Detroit, Michigan
Date : September 21Game time : 12:00 p.m. CDT /1:00 p.m. EDT Game weather : None (indoor stadium)Game attendance : 60,865Referee : Tom White (123)Recap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
DET – Shawn Bryson 5-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 11:00. Lions 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 4:00.
DET – Jason Hanson 27-yard field goal, 0:52. Lions 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 16 yards, 2:52. Second quarter
MIN – Daunte Culpepper 14-yard run (kick aborted), 12:02. Lions 10–6. Drive: 3 plays, 36 yards, 0:57.
MIN – Daunte Culpepper 2-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 4:57. Vikings 13–10. Drive: 6 plays, 98 yards, 2:51.
MIN – Aaron Elling 21-yard field goal, 0:05. Vikings 16–10. Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 0:38. Third quarter
DET – Jason Hanson 37-yard field goal, 10:21. Vikings 16–13. Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 4:21.
MIN – Kelly Campbell 72-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Aaron Elling kick), 7:52. Vikings 23–13. Drive: 6 plays, 85 yards, 2:29.' Fourth quarter
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Week 4: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week 4: San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
49ers
0
0
0 7 7
Vikings 14
14
0 7 35
at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
MIN – Randy Moss 35-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Aaron Elling kick), 4:39. Vikings 21–0. Drive: 9 plays, 88 yards, 5:52.
MIN – Nate Burleson 22-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Aaron Elling kick), 0:56. Vikings 28–0. Drive: 5 plays, 56 yards, 0:56. Third quarter
Fourth quarter
MIN – Randy Moss 59-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Aaron Elling kick), 14:52. Vikings 35–0. Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 2:34.
SF – Tai Streets 37-yard pass from Tim Rattay (Owen Pochman kick), 7:37. Vikings 35–7. Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 3:16.
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Week 5: at Atlanta Falcons
Week 5: Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Vikings 0
12
15 12 39
Falcons
6
14
0 6 26
at Georgia Dome , Atlanta, Georgia
Date : October 5Game time : 12:00 p.m. CDT /1:00 p.m. EDT Game weather : None (indoor stadium)Game attendance : 70,427Referee : Ron Blum (7)Recap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
ATL – Jay Feely 34-yard field goal, 11:57. Falcons 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 3:03.
ATL – Jay Feely 33-yard field goal, 7:40. Falcons 6–0. Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 2:12. Second quarter
MIN – Randy Moss 32-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Aaron Elling kick), 13:35. Vikings 7–6. Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 4:19.
MIN – Penalty on Doug Johnson enforced in the end zone for a safety, 10:23. Vikings 9–6.
MIN – Aaron Elling 32-yard field goal, 8:06. Vikings 12–6. Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 2:17.
ATL – Warrick Dunn 8-yard run (Jay Feely kick), 6:56. Falcons 13–12. Drive: 2 plays, 76 yards, 1:10.
ATL – Peerless Price 6-yard pass from Doug Johnson (Jay Feely kick), 0:10. Falcons 20–12. Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards, 4:26. Third quarter
MIN – Randy Moss 17-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Gus Frerotte–Onterrio Smith pass), 7:34. Tied 20–20. Drive: 4 plays, 45 yards, 1:50.
MIN – Moe Williams 11-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 2:39. Vikings 27–20. Drive: 4 plays, 77 yards, 2:01. Fourth quarter
MIN – Moe Williams 5-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 13:05. Vikings 34–20. Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 3:23.
MIN – Penalty on Bob Whitfield enforced in the end zone for a safety, 11:38. Vikings 36–20.
MIN – Aaron Elling 24-yard field goal, 2:52. Vikings 39–20. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:41.
ATL – Jimmy Farris 8-yard pass from Doug Johnson (pass failed), 1:43. Vikings 39–26. Drive: 5 plays, 55 yards, 1:09.
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Week 7: vs. Denver Broncos
Week 7: Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Broncos
0
7
3 10 20
Vikings 7
7
14 0 28
at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
MIN – Onterrio Smith 5-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 9:24. Vikings 21–7. Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 5:36.
MIN – Lance Johnstone 33-yard interception return (Aaron Elling kick), 7:57. Vikings 28–7.
DEN – Jason Elam 46-yard field goal, 5:20. Vikings 28–10. Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 2:37. Fourth quarter
DEN – Jason Elam 46-yard field goal, 14:17. Vikings 28–13. Drive: 10 plays, 35 yards, 4:14.
DEN – Mike Anderson 1-yard pass from Danny Kanell (Jason Elam kick), 6:45. Vikings 28–20. Drive: 12 plays, 61 yards, 4:38.
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Week 8: vs. New York Giants
Week 8: New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Giants 7
6
3 13 29
Vikings
3
7
7 0 17
at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
NYG – Brett Conway 20-yard field goal, 3:31. Giants 10–3. Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 3:12.
MIN – Randy Moss 33-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 1:53. Tied 10–10. Drive: 4 plays, 79 yards, 1:38.
NYG – Brett Conway 44-yard field goal, 0:04. Giants 13–10. Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 1:49. Third quarter
NYG – Brett Conway 37-yard field goal, 13:14. Giants 16–10. Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 1:46.
MIN – Randy Moss 1-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 6:22. Vikings 17–16. Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 3:09. Fourth quarter
NYG – Tiki Barber 2-yard run (pass failed), 5:29. Giants 22–17. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:58.
NYG – Ike Hilliard 14-yard pass from Kerry Collins (Brett Conway kick), 3:39. Giants 29–17. Drive: 3 plays, 17 yards, 1:36.
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Week 9: vs. Green Bay Packers
Week 9: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Packers 6
14
0 10 30
Vikings
7
7
6 7 27
at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Game information
First quarter
GB – Ryan Longwell 21-yard field goal, 11:14. Packers 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 3:46.
MIN – Randy Moss 43-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 8:33. Vikings 7–3. Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 2:41.
GB – Ryan Longwell 43-yard field goal, 5:42. Vikings 7–6. Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 2:51. Second quarter
GB – Ahman Green 5-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 12:18. Packers 13–7. Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, 3:23.
MIN – Jim Kleinsasser 4-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 2:07. Vikings 14–13. Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 4:01.
GB – Javon Walker 12-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 0:21. Packers 20–14. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 1:46. Third quarter
MIN – Aaron Elling 47-yard field goal, 8:53. Packers 20–17. Drive: 12 plays, 48 yards, 6:07.
MIN – Aaron Elling 37-yard field goal, 2:26. Tied 20–20. Drive: 10 plays, 39 yards, 5:09. Fourth quarter
GB – Javon Walker 12-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 13:14. Packers 27–20. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 4:12.
GB – Ryan Longwell 27-yard field goal, 2:37. Packers 30–20. Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 6:40.
MIN – Daunte Culpepper 1-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 0:33. Packers 30–27. Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 2:04.
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Top receivers
GB – Ahman Green – 5 receptions, 52 yards, TD
MIN – Randy Moss – 6 receptions, 87 yards, TD
Week 10: at San Diego Chargers
Week 10: Minnesota Vikings at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Vikings
7
7
0 14 28
Chargers 14
14
7 7 42
at
Date : November 9Game time : 3:05 p.m. CDT /1:05 p.m. PST Game weather : Partly cloudy, 66 °F (19 °C)Game attendance : 64,738Referee : Ed Hochuli (85)Recap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
SD – Doug Flutie 3-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 11:36. Chargers 21–7. Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 5:33.
MIN – Nate Burleson 19-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 4:42. Chargers 21–14. Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, 6:54.
SD – Antonio Gates 4-yard pass from Doug Flutie (Steve Christie kick), 0:25. Chargers 28–14. Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 4:17. Third quarter
SD – LaDainian Tomlinson 1-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 1:36. Chargers 35–14. Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards, 3:09. Fourth quarter
MIN – Moe Williams 31-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 14:48. Chargers 35–21. Drive: 4 plays, 52 yards, 1:48.
SD – Doug Flutie 13-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 8:11. Chargers 42–21. Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 2:56.
MIN – Moe Williams 2-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 4:20. Chargers 42–28. Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 3:51.
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Top receivers
MIN – Moe Williams – 11 receptions, 126 yards, 2 TD
SD – David Boston – 7 receptions, 82 yards, TD
Week 11: at Oakland Raiders
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
MIN – Aaron Elling 35-yard field goal, 11:24. Raiders 7–3. Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 3:43.
OAK – Zack Crockett 1-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 8:22. Raiders 14–3. Drive: 1 play, 1 yard, 0:07. Third quarter
OAK – Tyrone Wheatley 2-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 11:23. Raiders 21–3. Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:37.
MIN – Daunte Culpepper 11-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 2:12. Raiders 21–10. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 1:52. Fourth quarter
MIN – Kelly Campbell 29-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Daunte Culpepper–Hunter Goodwin pass), 8:32. Raiders 21–18. Drive: 2 plays, 81 yards, 0:44.
OAK – Zack Crockett 2-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 2:16. Raiders 28–18. Drive: 4 plays, 11 yards, 0:30.
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MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 7 rushes, 42 yards, TD
OAK – Tyrone Wheatley – 32 rushes, 109 yards, TD Top receivers
Week 12: vs. Detroit Lions
Week 12: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Lions
0
0
7 7 14
Vikings 7
0
0 17 24
at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
MIN – Aaron Elling 24-yard field goal, 2:45. Vikings 10–7. Drive: 15 plays, 73 yards, 8:49.
MIN – Corey Chavous 32-yard interception return (Aaron Elling kick), 2:26. Vikings 17–7.
MIN – Brian Williams 42-yard interception return (Aaron Elling kick), 2:06. Vikings 24–7.
DET – Az-Zahir Hakim 5-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 0:35. Vikings 24–14. Drive: 8 plays, 57 yards, 1:31.
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DET – Joey Harrington – 2 rushes, 34 yards
MIN – Michael Bennett – 15 rushes, 73 yards, TD Top receivers
Week 13: at St. Louis Rams
Week 13: Minnesota Vikings at St. Louis Rams – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Vikings
7
10
0 0 17
Rams 10
10
14 14 48
at
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
STL – Isaac Bruce 4-yard pass from Marc Bulger (Jeff Wilkins kick), 11:50. Rams 17–7. Drive: 8 plays, 83 yards, 4:06.
MIN – Aaron Elling 28-yard field goal, 5:43. Rams 17–10. Drive: 12 plays, 84 yards, 6:07.
MIN – Moe Williams 1-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 0:51. Tied 17–17. Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 3:19.
STL – Jeff Wilkins 51-yard field goal, 0:00. Rams 20–17. Drive: 4 plays, 48 yards, 0:51. Third quarter
STL – Marshall Faulk 5-yard run (Jeff Wilkins kick), 4:50. Rams 27–17. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:33.
STL – Marc Bulger 12-yard run (Jeff Wilkins kick), 2:39. Rams 34–17. Drive: 1 play, 12 yards, 0:08. Fourth quarter
STL – Aeneas Williams 90-yard fumble return (Jeff Wilkins kick), 12:06. Rams 41–17.
STL – Marshall Faulk 7-yard run (Jeff Wilkins kick), 6:48. Rams 48–17. Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 2:59.
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Week 14: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Week 14: Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Seahawks
0
0
7 0 7
Vikings 0
13
7 14 34
at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
MIN – Randy Moss 47-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 13:17. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 3 plays, 58 yards, 1:13.
MIN – Aaron Elling 36-yard field goal, 3:27. Vikings 10–0. Drive: 15 plays, 58 yards, 8:33.
MIN – Aaron Elling 35-yard field goal, 0:00. Vikings 13–0. Drive: 11 plays, 43 yards, 2:22. Third quarter
SEA – Shaun Alexander 1-yard run (Josh Brown kick), 12:42. Vikings 13–7. Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 2:18.
MIN – Randy Moss 45-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 9:24. Vikings 20–7. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:18. Fourth quarter
MIN – Kelly Campbell 43-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 14:53. Vikings 27–7. Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 2:18.
MIN – Mike Nattiel 80-yard interception return (Aaron Elling kick), 1:34. Vikings 34–7.
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Week 15: at Chicago Bears
Game information
First quarter
CHI – Paul Edinger 38-yard field goal, 13:10. Bears 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 1:50. Second quarter
CHI – Anthony Thomas 1-yard run (Paul Edinger kick), 10:53. Bears 10–0. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:49.
MIN – Aaron Elling 22-yard field goal, 1:10. Bears 10–3. Drive: 19 plays, 73 yards, 9:43. Third quarter
CHI – Paul Edinger 22-yard field goal, 4:09. Bears 13–3. Drive: 7 plays, 15 yards, 3:29. Fourth quarter
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Top receivers
Week 16: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Week 16: Kansas City Chiefs at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Chiefs
0
0
7 13 20
Vikings 7
17
7 14 45
at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date : December 20Game time : 4:15 p.m. CST Game weather : None (indoor stadium)Game attendance : 64,291Referee : Ron Blum (7)Recap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
MIN – Randy Moss 21-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 10:58. Vikings 14–0. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:27.
MIN – Jim Kleinsasser 4-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 3:42. Vikings 21–0. Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, 5:44.
MIN – Aaron Elling 46-yard field goal, 0:00. Vikings 24–0. Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 2:53. Third quarter
MIN – Onterrio Smith 1-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 11:44. Vikings 31–0. Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 2:07.
KC – Priest Holmes 2-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 5:16. Vikings 31–7. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 6:28. Fourth quarter
KC – Priest Holmes 4-yard run (pass failed), 13:33. Vikings 31–13. Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 2:43.
KC – Priest Holmes 1-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 10:05. Vikings 31–20. Drive: 3 plays, 9 yards, 1:07.
MIN – Onterrio Smith 11-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 7:00. Vikings 38–20. Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 3:05.
MIN – Onterrio Smith 10-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 6:00. Vikings 45–20. Drive: 3 plays, 17 yards, 0:46.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 17: at Arizona Cardinals
Week 17: Minnesota Vikings at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Vikings
0
0
7 10 17
Cardinals 3
3
0 12 18
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Game information
First quarter
ARI – Neil Rackers 22-yard field goal, 0:51. Cardinals 3–0. Drive: 14 plays, 94 yards, 8:00. Second quarter
ARI – Neil Rackers 26-yard field goal, 0:19. Cardinals 6–0. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 0:23. Third quarter
Fourth quarter
MIN – Randy Moss 7-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 8:54. Vikings 14–6. Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 5:56.
MIN – Aaron Elling 46-yard field goal, 6:48. Vikings 17–6. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:53.
ARI – Steve Bush 2-yard pass from Josh McCown (pass failed), 1:54. Vikings 17–12. Drive: 14 plays, 60 yards, 4:54.
ARI – Nate Poole 28-yard pass from Josh McCown (run failed), 0:00. Cardinals 18–17. Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, 1:54.
Top passers
Top rushers
MIN – Michael Bennett – 12 rushes, 63 yards
ARI – Josh McCown – 3 rushes, 27 yards Top receivers
Despite still having a chance to make the playoffs by winning the NFC North, the Vikings squandered a 17–6 fourth-quarter lead in the final two minutes and lost to the 3–12 Arizona Cardinals after Josh McCown threw a 28-yard pass to Nate Poole for the game-winning touchdown with no time left, and with the Packers' win over the Broncos, giving them the NFC North title, and ending the Vikings season.
Standings Statistics Team leaders * Vikings single season record
League rankings
Category
Total yards
Yards per game
NFL rank(out of 32)
Passing offense
3,951
246.9
4th
Rushing offense
2,343
146.4
4th
Total offense 6,294 393.4 1st
Passing defense
3,477
217.3
26th
Rushing defense
1,879
117.4
17th
Total defense 5,356 334.8 23rd
References
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