2023 Minnesota Vikings season

63rd season in franchise history

The 2023 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 63rd in the National Football League (NFL), their eighth playing their home games at U.S. Bank Stadium and their second under the head coach/general manager tandem of Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.

They started 0–3 for the second time in the past four seasons. They failed to improve upon their 13–4 record from 2022 after a Week 5 loss to the eventual back to back Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and match that record with a Week 11 loss to the Broncos. However, after having a 1–4 record, the Vikings would win 5 games straight, going to a 6–4 record. During Minnesota's Week 8 game against their division rival, the Green Bay Packers, starting quarterback Kirk Cousins ruptured his achilles tendon, ruling him out for the rest of the season.[1] They went through a quarterback carousel for the rest of the season, going 1–6 in their last 7 games including 4 straight losses to end the season. In Week 16, they were knocked out of division contention following a loss to the Detroit Lions, and in Week 18, they were eliminated from playoff contention after losing to the Lions again.

For the first time since 2012, wide receiver Adam Thielen was not on the roster, as he was released on March 10.[2] Additionally, for the first time since 2016, four-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook was not on the roster, as he was released on June 9.[3] This was also the first season after the death of legendary coach and team advisor Bud Grant on March 11.[4]

Offseason

Additions

Position Player Former team Date
WR Brandon Powell Los Angeles Rams Signed on March 22
LB Troy Reeder Los Angeles Chargers Signed on March 22
TE Josh Oliver Baltimore Ravens Signed on March 15
DT Dean Lowry Green Bay Packers Signed on March 20
OLB Marcus Davenport New Orleans Saints Signed on March 15
CB Byron Murphy Arizona Cardinals Signed on March 15
CB Joejuan Williams New England Patriots Signed on April 17

Subtractions

Position Player New team Date
WR Adam Thielen Carolina Panthers Released on March 10
LB Eric Kendricks Los Angeles Chargers Released on March 6
TE Irv Smith Jr. Cincinnati Bengals
CB Kris Boyd Arizona Cardinals
CB Cameron Dantzler Washington Commanders
CB Chandon Sullivan Pittsburgh Steelers
CB Patrick Peterson Pittsburgh Steelers
CB Duke Shelley Las Vegas Raiders
OLB Za'Darius Smith Cleveland Browns Traded on May 16
DT Dalvin Tomlinson Cleveland Browns
C Greg Mancz Buffalo Bills Released on January 14
RB Dalvin Cook New York Jets Released on June 9

Draft

2023 Minnesota Vikings Draft
Round Selection Player Position College Contract Notes
1 23 Jordan Addison WR USC 4 years, $13.732 million[5][6]
2 55 Traded to the Detroit Lions[A]
3 87 Traded to the San Francisco 49ers[B]
102 Mekhi Blackmon CB USC 4 years, $5.304 million[6][8] From 49ers[B]
4 119 Traded to the Kansas City Chiefs[C] From Lions[A]
126 Traded to the Cleveland Browns[D]
134 Jay Ward S LSU 4 years, $4.494 million[6][8] From Chiefs[C]
5 141 Jaquelin Roy DT LSU 4 years, $4.180 million[6][8] From Colts[E]
158 Traded to the Indianapolis Colts[E]
164 Jaren Hall QB BYU 4 years, $4.119 million[6][8] From 49ers[B]
6 201 Traded to the Houston Texans[F]
211 Traded to the Indianapolis Colts[E] Compensatory pick
7 219 Traded to the Philadelphia Eagles[G] From Texans[F]
222 DeWayne McBride RB UAB From 49ers[B]
241 Traded to the Denver Broncos[H]

Draft trades

  1. ^ a b The Vikings traded a second-round selection (55th overall) and a 2024 third-round selection to the Detroit Lions in exchange for TE T. J. Hockenson, a fourth-round selection (119th overall) and a conditional 2024 fourth-round selection.
  2. ^ a b c d The Vikings traded a third-round selection (87th overall) to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for third-, fifth- and seventh-round selections (102nd, 164th and 222nd overall).[7]
  3. ^ a b The Vikings traded a fourth-round selection (119th overall) to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a fourth-round selection (134th overall) and a 2024 fifth-round selection.[7]
  4. ^ The Vikings traded a fourth-round selection (126th overall) and a 2022 fifth-round selection to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2022 fourth-round selection.
  5. ^ a b c The Vikings traded a fifth- and sixth-round selection (158th and 211th overall) to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a fifth-round selection (141st overall).[7]
  6. ^ a b The Vikings traded a sixth-round selection (201st overall) to the Houston Texans in exchange for DE Ross Blacklock and a seventh-round selection (219th overall).
  7. ^ The Vikings traded a seventh-round selection (219th overall) and a conditional 2024 fourth-round selection to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for WR Jalen Reagor.
  8. ^ The Vikings traded DE Stephen Weatherly and a seventh-round selection (241st overall) to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a 2022 seventh-round selection.
2023 Minnesota Vikings undrafted free agents
Name Position College Ref.
Junior Aho OLB SMU* [9]
Alan Ali C TCU [10]
Calvin Avery DT Illinois
Abraham Beauplan MLB Marshall
Andre Carter II OLB Army
Jacky Chen OT Pace
C. J. Coldon CB Oklahoma
Wilson Huber MLB Cincinnati
Cephus Johnson WR Southeastern Louisiana
Malik Knowles Kansas State
Garett Maag North Dakota [11]
Zach Ojile FB Minnesota–Duluth [12]
Ivan Pace Jr. MLB Cincinnati [10]
Jack Podlesny K Georgia
Ben Sims TE Baylor
Thayer Thomas WR NC State
NaJee Thompson CB Georgia Southern
Jaylin Williams Indiana

* Signed from France as part of the International Player Pathway Program

Staff

2023 Minnesota Vikings staff

Front office

  • Owner/chairman – Zygi Wilf
  • Owner/president – Mark Wilf
  • Owner/vice chairman – Leonard Wilf
  • Chief operating officer – Andrew Miller
  • General manager – Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
  • Executive vice president of football operations – Rob Brzezinski
  • Senior vice president of player personnel – Ryan Grigson
  • Vice president of football operations – Demitrius Washington
  • Director of player personnel – Ryan Monnens
  • Assistant director of player personnel – Chisolm Opara
  • Senior assistant director of pro personnel – Sam DeLuca
  • Director of college scouting – Mike Sholiton
  • Assistant director of college scouting – Pat Roberts
  • Senior personnel executive – Jamaal Stephenson

Head coaches

  • Head coach – Kevin O'Connell
  • Assistant head coach – Mike Pettine

Offensive coaches

  • Offensive coordinator – Wes Phillips
  • Quarterbacks – Chris O'Hara
  • Assistant quarterbacks/chief of special projects – Grant Udinski
  • Pass game specialist/game management coordinator – Ryan Cordell
  • Running backs/running game coordinator – Curtis Modkins
  • Wide receivers – Keenan McCardell
  • Assistant wide receivers – Tony Sorrentino
  • Tight ends/passing game coordinator – Brian Angelichio
  • Offensive line – Chris Kuper
  • Assistant offensive line – Justin Rascati
  • Quality control/offense – Derron Montgomery
  • Offensive assistant – Ben Ellefson
 Defensive coaches
  • Defensive coordinator – Brian Flores
  • Defensive line – Chris Rumph
  • Assistant defensive line – Patrick Hill
  • Outside linebackers/pass rush specialist – Mike Smith
  • Inside linebackers – Mike Siravo
  • Assistant inside linebackers – Thad Bogardus
  • Defensive pass game coordinator – Daronte Jones
  • Assistant defensive backs – Michael Hutchings
  • Defensive assistant – Imarjaye Albury
  • Defensive quality control – Lance Bennett

Special teams coaches

  • Special teams coordinator – Matt Daniels
  • Assistant special teams – Dalmin Gibson

Strength and conditioning

  • Director of player performance – Josh Hingst
  • Assistant director of player performance – Derik Keyes
  • Assistant player performance – Marquis Johnson

Final roster

2023 Minnesota Vikings final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists


Practice squad


Rookies in italics
 53 active, 12 inactive, 15 practice squad

Preseason

The Vikings' preseason schedule was announced on May 11, 2023, along with the regular season schedule. They will first travel to the Pacific Northwest to play the Seattle Seahawks, before returning to Minnesota for their remaining two games, first against the Tennessee Titans and then the Arizona Cardinals.[13]

Schedule

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 August 10 at Seattle Seahawks L 13–24 0–1 Lumen Field Recap
2 August 19 Tennessee Titans L 16–24 0–2 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
3 August 26 Arizona Cardinals L 17–18 0–3 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap

Game summaries

Week 1: at Seattle Seahawks

Week 1: Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 3 7 3013
Seahawks 0 7 10724

at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington

  • Date: August 10
  • Game time: 7:05 p.m. PDT
    9:05 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Mostly sunny, 71 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 68,179
  • Referee: Ronald Torbert (62)
  • TV: Fox 9
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • MIN – Greg Joseph 26-yard field goal, 5:20. Vikings 3–0. Drive: 14 plays, 71 yards, 6:47.

Second quarter

Third quarter

  • SEA – Jason Myers 35-yard field goal, 11:08. Tied 10–10. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 3:52.
  • MIN – Greg Joseph 54-yard field goal, 3:25. Vikings 13–10. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 1:41.
  • SEA – Jake Bobo 19-yard pass from Drew Lock (Jason Myers kick), 0:03. Seahawks 17–13. Drive: 5 plays, 32 yards, 2:02.

Fourth quarter

  • SEA – Matt Landers 30-yard pass from Holton Ahlers (Jason Myers kick), 7:47. Seahawks 24–13. Drive: 6 plays, 64 yards, 3:08.

Top passers

Top rushers

  • MIN – Ty Chandler – 11 rushes, 41 yards
  • SEA – Bryant Koback – 6 rushes, 32 yards

Top receivers

Week 2: vs. Tennessee Titans

Week 2: Tennessee Titans at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Titans 7 0 10724
Vikings 0 9 0716

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: August 19
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 66,689
  • Referee: Clay Martin (19)
  • TV: Fox 9
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIN – Greg Joseph 45-yard field goal, 13:21. Titans 7–3. Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 2:45.
  • MIN – Greg Joseph 33-yard field goal, 6:50. Titans 7–6. Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 3:23.
  • MIN – Greg Joseph 26-yard field goal, 0:16. Vikings 9–7. Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 1:34.

Third quarter

  • TEN – Trey Wolff 24-yard field goal, 9:53. Titans 10–9. Drive: 6 plays, 64 yards, 2:53.
  • TEN – Julius Chestnut 5-yard run (Trey Wolff kick), 4:11. Titans 17–9. Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 4:01.

Fourth quarter

  • TEN – Julius Chestnut 1-yard pass from Malik Willis (Trey Wolff kick), 12:21. Titans 24–9. Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 4:45.
  • MIN – DeWayne McBride 1-yard run (Greg Joseph kick), 5:50. Titans 24–16. Drive: 12 plays, 83 yards, 6:31.

Top passers

Top rushers

  • TEN – Julius Chestnut – 13 rushes, 98 yards, TD
  • MIN – Ty Chandler – 11 rushes, 24 yards

Top receivers

Week 3: vs Arizona Cardinals

Week 3: Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Cardinals 3 0 6918
Vikings 14 3 0017

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: August 26
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 66,641
  • Referee: Tra Blake (3)
  • TV: Fox 9
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • MIN – DeWayne McBride 1-yard run (Greg Joseph kick), 10:26. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:34.
  • MIN – Abram Smith 5-yard pass from Jaren Hall (Greg Joseph kick), 9:04. Vikings 14–0. Drive: 1 play, 5 yards, 0:05.
  • ARI – Matt Prater 38-yard field goal, 5:10. Vikings 14–3. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 3:54.

Second quarter

  • MIN – Greg Joseph 26-yard field goal, 0:20. Vikings 17–3. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 2:13.

Third quarter

  • ARI – Davion Davis 26-yard pass from David Blough (kick failed, hit left upright), 7:54. Vikings 17–9. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 7:06.

Fourth quarter

  • ARI – David Blough 5-yard run (pass failed), 10:50. Vikings 17–15. Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 3:24.
  • ARI – Matt Prater 27-yard field goal, 6:20. Cardinals 18–17. Drive: 7 plays, 23 yards, 3:05.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Regular season

Schedule

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 September 10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 17–20 0–1 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
2 September 14 at Philadelphia Eagles L 28–34 0–2 Lincoln Financial Field Recap
3 September 24 Los Angeles Chargers L 24–28 0–3 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
4 October 1 at Carolina Panthers W 21–13 1–3 Bank of America Stadium Recap
5 October 8 Kansas City Chiefs L 20–27 1–4 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
6 October 15 at Chicago Bears W 19–13 2–4 Soldier Field Recap
7 October 23 San Francisco 49ers W 22–17 3–4 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
8 October 29 at Green Bay Packers W 24–10 4–4 Lambeau Field Recap
9 November 5 at Atlanta Falcons W 31–28 5–4 Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
10 November 12 New Orleans Saints W 27–19 6–4 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
11 November 19 at Denver Broncos L 20–21 6–5 Empower Field at Mile High Recap
12 November 27 Chicago Bears L 10–12 6–6 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
13 Bye
14 December 10 at Las Vegas Raiders W 3–0 7–6 Allegiant Stadium Recap
15 December 16 at Cincinnati Bengals L 24–27 (OT) 7–7 Paycor Stadium Recap
16 December 24 Detroit Lions L 24–30 7–8 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
17 December 31 Green Bay Packers L 10–33 7–9 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
18 January 7 at Detroit Lions L 20–30 7–10 Ford Field Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Buccaneers 3 7 7320
Vikings 0 10 0717

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

First quarter

  • TB – Chase McLaughlin 36-yard field goal, 3:23. Buccaneers 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 1:35.

Second quarter

  • MIN – Jordan Addison 39-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph kick), 11:15. Vikings 7–3. Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 2:53.
  • MIN – Greg Joseph 25-yard field goal, 5:41. Vikings 10–3. Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 3:43.
  • TB – Mike Evans 28-yard pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin kick), 1:09. Tied 10–10 Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 1:30.

Third quarter

  • TB – Trey Palmer 7-yard pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin kick), 6:01. Buccaneers 17–10 Drive: 16 plays, 75 yards, 8:59.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Alexander Mattison 4-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph kick), 13:37. Tied 17–17. Drive: 16 plays, 75 yards, 7:24.
  • TB – Chase McLaughlin 57-yard field goal, 5:10. Buccaneers 20–17. Drive: 10 plays, 38 yards, 4:46.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

  • TB – Mike Evans – 6 receptions, 66 yards, TD
  • MIN – Justin Jefferson – 9 receptions, 150 yards

Week 2: at Philadelphia Eagles

Week 2: Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 0 7 71428
Eagles 3 10 14734

at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Game information

First quarter

  • PHI – Jake Elliott 24-yard field goal, 9:48. Eagles 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 5:12.

Second quarter

  • MIN – T. J. Hockenson 5-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph kick), 10:39. Vikings 7–3. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 5:03.
  • PHI – Jalen Hurts 1-yard run (Jake Elliott kick), 2:44. Eagles 10–7. Drive: 16 plays, 75 yards, 7:55.
  • PHI – Jake Elliott 61-yard field goal, 0:00. Eagles 13–7. Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 0:34.

Third quarter

  • PHI – Jalen Hurts 1-yard run (Jake Elliott kick), 13:53. Eagles 20–7. Drive: 2 plays, 7 yards, 0:33.
  • PHI – Devonta Smith 63-yard pass from Jalen Hurts (Jake Elliott kick), 10:54. Eagles 27–7. Drive: 3 plays, 69 yards, 1:35.
  • MIN – Jordan Addison 62-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph kick), 9:09. Eagles 27–14. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:45.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – K. J. Osborn 10-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph kick), 7:41. Eagles 27–21. Drive: 9 plays, 86 yards, 3:38.
  • PHI – D'Andre Swift 2-yard run (Jake Elliott kick), 4:13. Eagles 34–21. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:28.
  • MIN – T. J. Hockenson 5-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph kick), 1:10. Eagles 34–28. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:03.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 3: vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Week 3: Los Angeles Chargers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Chargers 7 7 7728
Vikings 0 10 7724

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: September 24
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 66,878
  • Referee: Shawn Smith (14)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez and Laura Okmin
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIN – Josh Oliver 4-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph kick), 7:27. Tied 7–7. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:46.
  • MIN – Greg Joseph 23-yard field goal, 2:08. Vikings 10–7. Drive: 11 plays, 40 yards, 3:54.
  • LAC – Donald Parham 1-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker kick), 0:47. Chargers 14–10. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 1:21.

Third quarter

  • LAC – Mike Williams 49-yard pass from Keenan Allen (Cameron Dicker kick), 5:53. Chargers 21–10. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:11.
  • MIN – K. J. Osborn 36-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph kick), 3:01. Chargers 21–17. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:52.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Justin Jefferson 52-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph kick), 11:20. Vikings 24–21. Drive: 8 plays, 83 yards, 3:47.
  • LAC – Josh Palmer 30-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker kick), 8:05. Chargers 28–24. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:15.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 4: at Carolina Panthers

Week 4: Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 0 7 14021
Panthers 7 6 0013

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

  • Date: October 1
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 80 °F (27 °C)
  • Game attendance: 72,842
  • Referee: Tra Blake (3)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Alex Faust, Brady Quinn and Megan Olivi
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • CAR – Sam Franklin 99-yard interception return (Eddy Piñeiro kick), 10:27. Panthers 7–0.

Second quarter

  • CAR – Eddy Piñeiro 26-yard field goal, 14:56. Panthers 10–0. Drive: 15 plays, 61 yards, 8:26.
  • MIN – Justin Jefferson 4-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph kick), 9:43. Panthers 10–7. Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 5:13.
  • CAR – Eddy Piñeiro 56-yard field goal, 0:00. Panthers 13–7. Drive: 4 plays, 18 yards, 0:34.

Third quarter

  • MIN – D. J. Wonnum 51-yard fumble return (Greg Joseph kick), 3:58. Vikings 14–13.
  • MIN – Justin Jefferson 30-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph kick), 0:00. Vikings 21–13. Drive: 4 plays, 56 yards, 1:44.

Fourth quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top recievers

Week 5: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Week 5: Kansas City Chiefs at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Chiefs 7 6 14027
Vikings 3 10 0720

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

First quarter

  • KC – Isiah Pacheco 1-yard run (Harrison Butker kick), 10:00. Chiefs 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 4:50.
  • MIN – Greg Joseph 40-yard field goal, 4:02. Chiefs 7–3. Drive: 14 plays, 53 yards, 5:58.

Second quarter

  • KC – Harrison Butker 38-yard field goal, 12:46. Chiefs 10–3. Drive: 12 plays, 55 yards, 6:16.
  • MIN – Greg Joseph 29-yard field goal, 8:02. Chiefs 10–6. Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 4:44.
  • MIN – Jordan Addison 6-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph kick), 1:39. Vikings 13–10. Drive: 12 plays, 56 yards, 5:24.
  • KC – Harrison Butker 40-yard field goal, 0:00. Tied 13–13. Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 1:39.

Third quarter

  • KC – Rashee Rice 8-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 10:10. Chiefs 20–13. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:50.
  • KC – Travis Kelce 4-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 2:45. Chiefs 27–13. Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 6:27.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Alexander Mattison 9-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joesph kick), 12:11. Chiefs 27–20. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 5:34.

Top passers

  • KC – Patrick Mahomes – 31/41, 281 yards, 2 TD
  • MIN – Kirk Cousins – 29/47, 284 yards, 2 TD

Top rushers

  • KC – Isiah Pacheco – 16 rushes, 56 yards, TD
  • MIN – Alexander Mattison – 8 rushes, 26 yards

Top receivers

  • KC – Travis Kelce – 10 receptions, 67 yards, TD
  • MIN – Jordan Addison – 6 receptions, 64 yards, TD

Week 6: at Chicago Bears

Week 6: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 3 9 7019
Bears 0 6 0713

at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

  • Date: October 15
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 53 °F (12 °C)
  • Game attendance: 62,167
  • Referee: Brad Allen (122)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Brandon Gaudin, Robert Smith and Jen Hale
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • MIN – Greg Joseph 53-yard field goal, 6:24. Vikings 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 33 yards, 4:47.

Second quarter

  • CHI – Cairo Santos 22-yard field goal, 13:41. Tied 3–3. Drive: 14 plays, 71 yards, 7:43.
  • MIN – Greg Joseph 51-yard field goal, 8:56. Vikings 6–3. Drive: 9 plays, 42 yards, 4:45.
  • CHI – Cairo Santos 53-yard field goal, 3:18. Tied 6–6. Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:48.
  • MIN – Jordan Addison 10-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (kick blocked), 0:12. Vikings 12–6. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 1:35.

Third quarter

  • MIN – Jordan Hicks 42-yard fumble return (Greg Joseph kick), 6:44. Vikings 19–6.

Fourth quarter

  • CHI – Tyson Bagent 1-yard run (Cairo Santos kick), 7:46. Vikings 19–13. Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 4:56.

Top passers

  • MIN – Kirk Cousins – 21/31, 181 yards, TD
  • CHI – Tyson Bagent – 10/14, 83 yards, INT

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 7: vs. San Francisco 49ers

Week 7: San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
49ers 0 7 7317
Vikings 7 9 6022

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIN – Greg Joseph 21-yard field goal, 7:33. Vikings 10–0. Drive: 13 plays, 67 yards, 7:20.
  • SF – Christian McCaffrey 3-yard run (Jake Moody kick), 1:01. Vikings 10–7. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:32.
  • MIN – Jordan Addison 60-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (kick failed, wide right), 0:07. Vikings 16–7. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 0:54.

Third quarter

  • MIN – Greg Joseph 20-yard field goal, 6:59. Vikings 19–7. Drive: 11 plays, 77 yards, 4:46.
  • SF – Christian McCaffrey 35-yard pass from Brock Purdy (Jake Moody kick), 5:54. Vikings 19–14. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:05.
  • MIN – Greg Joseph 54-yard field goal, 0:20. Vikings 22–14. Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 5:34.

Fourth quarter

  • SF – Jake Moody 55-yard field goal, 13:21. Vikings 22–17. Drive: 6 plays, 31 yards, 1:59.

Top passers

  • SF – Brock Purdy – 21/30, 272 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • MIN – Kirk Cousins – 35/45, 378 yards, 2 TD, INT

Top rushers

  • SF – Christian McCaffrey – 15 rushes, 45 yards, TD
  • MIN – Alexander Mattison – 8 rushes, 39 yards

Top receivers

  • SF – George Kittle – 5 receptions, 78 yards
  • MIN – Jordan Addison – 7 receptions, 124 yards, 2 TD

Week 8: at Green Bay Packers

Week 8: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 7 3 14024
Packers 0 3 7010

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Game information

First quarter

  • MIN – Cam Akers 6-yard run (Greg Joseph kick), 1:34. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 4:33.

Second quarter

  • MIN – Greg Joseph 25-yard field goal, 10:13. Vikings 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 4:40.
  • GB – Anders Carlson 30-yard field goal, 0:00. Vikings 10–3. Drive: 14 plays, 73 yards, 4:56.

Third quarter

  • MIN – T. J. Hockenson 2-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph kick), 9:25. Vikings 17–3. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 5:35.
  • MIN – Jordan Addison 20-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph kick), 7:48. Vikings 24–3. Drive: 1 play, 20 yards, 0:05.
  • GB – Romeo Doubs 1-yard pass from Jordan Love (Anders Carlson kick), 2:39. Vikings 24–10. Drive: 14 plays, 81 yards, 5:09.

Fourth quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Top passers

Top rushers

  • MIN – Alexander Mattison – 16 rushes, 31 yards
  • GB – Jordan Love – 4 rushes, 34 yards

Top receivers

Week 9: at Atlanta Falcons

Week 9: Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 3 7 111031
Falcons 3 8 10728

at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Game information

First quarter

  • ATL – Younghoe Koo 52-yard field goal, 7:06. Falcons 3–0. Drive: 5 plays, 34 yards, 1:53.
  • MIN – Greg Joseph 19-yard field goal, 2:20. Tied 3–3. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 4:46.

Second quarter

  • ATL – Joshua Dobbs sacked in the end zone by Calais Campbell for a safety, 14:04. Falcons 5–3.
  • ATL – Younghoe Koo 43-yard field goal, 8:57. Falcons 8–3. Drive: 10 plays, 38 yards, 5:07.
  • ATL – Younghoe Koo 23-yard field goal, 5:32. Falcons 11–3. Drive: 4 plays, −4 yards, 2:01.
  • MIN – Alexander Mattison 2-yard pass from Joshua Dobbs (Greg Joseph kick), 0:55. Falcons 11–10. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 4:37.

Third quarter

  • ATL – Younghoe Koo 54-yard field goal, 12:15. Falcons 14–10. Drive: 4 plays, −6 yards, 1:32.
  • MIN – Greg Joseph 32-yard field goal, 8:13. Falcons 14–13. Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 4:02.
  • ATL – Jonnu Smith 60-yard pass from Taylor Heinicke (Younghoe Koo kick), 6:54. Falcons 21–13. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:19.
  • MIN – Joshua Dobbs 18-yard run (Joshua Dobbs–Trishton Jackson pass), 2:20. Tied 21–21. Drive: 6 plays, 40 yards, 2:34.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Greg Joseph 31-yard field goal, 14:18. Vikings 24–21. Drive: 5 plays, 11 yards, 2:54.
  • ATL – Tyler Allgeier 5-yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), 2:08. Falcons 28–24. Drive: 13 plays, 79 yards, 6:58.
  • MIN – Brandon Powell 6-yard pass from Joshua Dobbs (Greg Joseph kick), 0:22. Vikings 31–28. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 1:46.

Top passers

Top rushers

  • MIN – Joshua Dobbs – 7 rushes, 66 yards, TD
  • ATL – Bijan Robinson – 11 rushes, 51 yards

Top receivers

Week 10: vs. New Orleans Saints

Week 10: New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Saints 3 0 8819
Vikings 3 21 3027

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: November 12
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 66,933
  • Referee: Adrian Hill (29)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth and Kristina Pink
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • MIN – Greg Joseph 40-yard field goal, 10:47. Vikings 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 4:13.
  • NO – Blake Grupe 48-yard field goal, 1:19. Tied 3–3. Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 4:58.

Second quarter

  • MIN – Ty Chandler 2-yard run (Greg Joseph kick), 10:14. Vikings 10–3. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:05.
  • MIN – Josh Dobbs 7-yard run (Greg Joseph kick), 3:30. Vikings 17–3. Drive: 9 plays, 82 yards, 4:41.
  • MIN – T. J. Hockenson 28-yard pass from Josh Dobbs (Greg Joseph kick), 0:16. Vikings 24–3. Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 1:31.

Third quarter

  • MIN – Greg Joseph 33-yard field goal, 10:09. Vikings 27–3. Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 2:47.
  • NO – Chris Olave 14-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Alvin Kamara run), 5:26. Vikings 27–11. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:43.

Fourth quarter

  • NO – A. T. Perry 15-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Alvin Kamara run), 11:40. Vikings 27–19. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 3:15.

Top passers

Top rushers

  • NO – Alvin Kamara – 9 rushes, 42 yards
  • MIN – Ty Chandler – 15 rushes, 45 yards, TD

Top receivers

Week 11: at Denver Broncos

Week 11: Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 0 10 7320
Broncos 3 6 01221

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

First quarter

  • DEN – Wil Lutz 31-yard field goal, 10:28. Broncos 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 17 yards, 3:02.

Second quarter

  • MIN – Josh Oliver 3-yard pass from Joshua Dobbs (Greg Joseph kick), 14:53. Vikings 7–3. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 5:08.
  • MIN – Greg Joseph 34-yard field goal, 8:09. Vikings 10–3. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 5:08.
  • DEN – Wil Lutz 31-yard field goal, 4:08. Vikings 10–6. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 4:01.
  • DEN – Wil Lutz 52-yard field goal, 0:00. Vikings 10–9. Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 1:11.

Third quarter

  • MIN – Joshua Dobbs 10-yard run (Greg Joseph kick), 7:55. Vikings 17–9. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 4:38.

Fourth quarter

  • DEN – Wil Lutz 37-yard field goal, 12:40. Vikings 17–12. Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 5:08.
  • DEN – Wil Lutz 28-yard field goal, 10:37. Vikings 17–15. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:53.
  • MIN – Greg Joseph 30-yard field goal, 3:17. Vikings 20–15. Drive: 14 plays, 63 yards, 7:20.
  • DEN – Courtland Sutton 15-yard pass from Russell Wilson (run failed), 1:03. Broncos 21–20. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 2:14.

Top passers

  • MIN – Joshua Dobbs – 20/32, 221 yards, TD, INT
  • DEN – Russell Wilson – 27/35, 259 yards, TD

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 12: vs. Chicago Bears

Week 12: Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Bears 3 0 3612
Vikings 0 3 0710

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: November 27
  • Game time: 7:15 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 66,843
  • Referee: Alex Kemp (55)
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Lisa Salters
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Second quarter

  • CHI – Cairo Santos 25-yard field goal, 13:35. Bears 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 5:39.
  • MIN – Greg Joseph 34-yard field goal, 0:00. Tied 3–3. Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 1:51.

Third quarter

  • CHI – Cairo Santos 39-yard field goal, 6:59. Bears 6–3. Drive: 10 plays, 34 yards, 5:08.

Fourth quarter

  • CHI – Cairo Santos 55-yard field goal, 14:15. Bears 9–3. Drive: 8 plays, 32 yards, 3:24.
  • MIN – T. J. Hockenson 17-yard pass from Joshua Dobbs (Greg Joseph kick), 5:54. Vikings 10–9. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 3:52.
  • CHI – Cairo Santos 30-yard field goal, 0:10. Bears 12–10. Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 2:19.

Top passers

  • CHI – Justin Fields – 27/37, 217 yards
  • MIN – Joshua Dobbs – 22/32, 185 yards, TD, 4 INT

Top rushers

  • CHI – Justin Fields – 12 rushes, 59 yards
  • MIN – Alexander Mattison – 10 rushes, 52 yards

Top receivers

Week 14: at Las Vegas Raiders

Week 14: Minnesota Vikings at Las Vegas Raiders – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 0 0 033
Raiders 0 0 000

at Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada

  • Date: December 10
  • Game time: 3:05 p.m. CST/1:05 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 62,626
  • Referee: Craig Wrolstad (4)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez and Laura Okmin
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Second quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Third quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Greg Joseph 36-yard field goal, 1:57. Vikings 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 56 yards, 3:22.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

The Vikings scored the only points of the game after both teams went over 58 minutes without scoring, in the lowest scoring NFL game since 2007.[14] The Vikings improved to 7–6 and remained in the playoff race.

Week 15: at Cincinnati Bengals

Week 15: Minnesota Vikings at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Vikings 7 0 107024
Bengals 3 0 021327

at Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

Game information

First quarter

  • CIN – Evan McPherson 34-yard field goal, 8:41. Bengals 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 6:19.
  • MIN – Ty Chandler 1-yard run (Greg Joseph kick), 2:23. Vikings 7–3. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:18.

Second quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Third quarter

  • MIN – Jordan Addison 37-yard pass from Nick Mullens (Greg Joseph kick), 10:46. Vikings 14–3. Drive: 8 plays, 92 yards, 4:14.
  • MIN – Greg Joseph 39-yard field goal, 4:32. Vikings 17–3. Drive: 8 plays, 36 yards, 4:36.

Fourth quarter

  • CIN – Tee Higgins 13-yard pass from Jake Browning (Evan McPherson kick), 14:56. Vikings 17–10. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:36.
  • CIN – Joe Mixon 1-yard run (Evan McPherson kick), 7:46. Tied 17–17. Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 5:36.
  • MIN – Jordan Addison 1-yard pass from Nick Mullens (Greg Joseph kick), 3:48. Vikings 24–17. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:58.
  • CIN – Tee Higgins 21-yard pass from Jake Browning (Evan McPherson kick), 0:39. Tied 24–24. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:09.

Overtime

  • CIN – Evan McPherson 29-yard field goal, 3:11. Bengals 27–24. Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards, 3:01.

Top passers

  • MIN – Nick Mullens – 26/33, 303 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • CIN – Jake Browning – 29/42, 324 yards, 2 TD, INT

Top rushers

  • MIN – Ty Chandler – 23 rushes, 132 yards, TD
  • CIN – Joe Mixon – 10 rushes, 47 yards, TD

Top receivers

  • MIN – Jordan Addison – 6 receptions, 111 yards, 2 TD
  • CIN – Ja'Marr Chase – 4 receptions, 64 yards

Week 16: vs. Detroit Lions

Week 16: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Lions 7 10 6730
Vikings 7 7 7324

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: December 24
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 66,932
  • Referee: Land Clark (130)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Shannon Spake
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • DET – David Montgomery 1-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 7:13. Lions 7–0. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:47.
  • MIN – Ty Chandler 2-yard run (Greg Joseph kick), 2:51. Tied 7–7. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:22.

Second quarter

  • DET – Michael Badgley 37-yard field goal, 5:05. Lions 10–7. Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 6:58.
  • DET – Jahmyr Gibbs 14-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 1:48. Lions 17–7. Drive: 3 plays, 33 yards, 0:50.
  • MIN – Justin Jefferson 26-yard pass from Nick Mullens (Greg Joseph kick), 0:29. Lions 17–14. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:19.

Third quarter

  • MIN – K. J. Osborn 6-yard pass from Nick Mullens (Greg Joseph kick), 11:56. Vikings 21–17. Drive: 5 plays, 81 yards, 3:04.
  • DET – Amon-Ra St. Brown 1-yard pass from Jared Goff (kick blocked), 4:38. Lions 23–21. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 7:18.

Fourth quarter

  • DET – Jahmyr Gibbs 3-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 11:07. Lions 30–21. Drive: 14 plays, 83 yards, 6:54.
  • MIN – Greg Joseph 26-yard field goal, 5:19. Lions 30–24. Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 2:12.

Top passers

Top rushers

  • DET – Jahmyr Gibbs – 15 rushes, 80 yards, 2 TD
  • MIN – Ty Chandler – 8 rushes, 17 yards, TD

Top receivers

Week 17: vs. Green Bay Packers

Week 17: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Packers 10 13 7333
Vikings 0 3 0710

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: December 31
  • Game time: 7:20 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 67,003
  • Referee: Clay Martin (19)
  • TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • GB – Anders Carlson 34-yard field goal, 6:43. Packers 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 5:53.
  • GB – Jayden Reed 33-yard pass from Jordan Love (Anders Carlson kick), 5:10. Packers 10–0. Drive: 2 plays, 33 yards, 0:48.

Second quarter

  • MIN – Greg Joseph 54-yard field goal, 9:25. Packers 10–3. Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 3:54.
  • GB – Jordan Love 2-yard run (Anders Carlson kick), 3:59. Packers 17–3. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:26.
  • GB – Jarran Reed 25-yard pass from Jordan Love (kick failed, wide left), 0:08. Packers 23–3. Drive: 3 plays, 37 yards, 0:18.

Third quarter

  • GB – Bo Melton 9-yard pass from Jordan Love (Anders Carlson kick), 0:49. Packers 30–3. Drive: 13 plays, 90 yards, 8:00.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Johnny Mundt 6-yard pass from Nick Mullens (Greg Joseph kick), 14:06. Packers 30–10. Drive: 2 plays, 7 yards, 0:44.
  • GB – Anders Carlson 37-yard field goal, 6:11. Packers 33–10. Drive: 13 plays, 57 yards, 7:55.

Top passers

  • GB – Jordan Love – 24/33, 256 yards, 3 TD
  • MIN – Nick Mullens – 13/22, 113 yards, TD

Top rushers

  • GB – Aaron Jones – 20 rushes, 120 yards
  • MIN – Ty Chandler – 10 rushes, 40 yards

Top receivers

  • GB – Bo Melton – 6 receptions, 105 yards, TD
  • MIN – Justin Jefferson – 5 receptions, 59 yards

Week 18: at Detroit Lions

Week 18: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 0 6 7720
Lions 13 0 71030

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: January 7
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 63,233
  • Referee: Brad Rogers (126)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Davis, Daryl Johnston and Pam Oliver
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIN – Greg Joseph 39-yard field goal, 9:20. Lions 13–3. Drive: 14 plays, 59 yards, 7:52.
  • MIN – Greg Joseph 43-yard field goal, 0:00. Lions 13–6. Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 1:12.

Third quarter

  • DET – David Montgomery 1-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 7:14. Lions 20–6. Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 4:15.
  • MIN – Justin Jefferson 38-yard pass from Nick Mullens (Greg Joseph kick), 0:20. Lions 20–13. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:17.

Fourth quarter

  • DET – Amon-Ra St. Brown 70-yard pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley kick), 14:45. Lions 27–13. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:35.
  • MIN – Jordan Addison 42-yard pass from Nick Mullens (Greg Joseph kick), 13:22. Lions 27–20. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:23.
  • DET – Michael Badgley 39-yard field goal, 8:14. Lions 30–20. Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 5:08.

Top passers

Top rushers

  • MIN – Ty Chandler – 12 rushes, 69 yards
  • DET – David Montgomery – 10 rushes, 40 yards, TD

Top receivers

With this loss, the Vikings finished the season on a four-game losing streak, their first since 2016. They were also swept by the Lions for the first time since that same season. Their 7–10 record was their first double-digit losing season since 2013, which also saw the Vikings go through a quarterback carousel driven by injuries and poor play.

Standings

Division

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 W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
(3) Detroit Lions 12 5 0 .706 4–2 8–4 461 395 W1
(7) Green Bay Packers 9 8 0 .529 4–2 7–5 383 350 W3
Minnesota Vikings 7 10 0 .412 2–4 6–6 344 362 L4
Chicago Bears 7 10 0 .412 2–4 6–6 360 379 L1

Conference

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# Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division leaders
1[a] San Francisco 49ers West 12 5 0 .706 5–1 10–2 .509 .475 L1
2[a][b] Dallas Cowboys East 12 5 0 .706 5–1 9–3 .446 .392 W2
3[a][b] Detroit Lions North 12 5 0 .706 4–2 8–4 .481 .436 W1
4[c] Tampa Bay Buccaneers South 9 8 0 .529 4–2 7–5 .481 .379 W1
Wild cards
5 Philadelphia Eagles East 11 6 0 .647 4–2 7–5 .481 .476 L2
6 Los Angeles Rams West 10 7 0 .588 5–1 8–4 .529 .453 W4
7[d][e] Green Bay Packers North 9 8 0 .529 4–2 7–5 .474 .458 W3
Did not qualify for the postseason
8[d][e] Seattle Seahawks West 9 8 0 .529 2–4 7–5 .512 .392 W1
9[c][d] New Orleans Saints South 9 8 0 .529 4–2 6–6 .433 .340 W2
10[f][g] Minnesota Vikings North 7 10 0 .412 2–4 6–6 .509 .454 L4
11[g][h] Chicago Bears North 7 10 0 .412 2–4 6–6 .464 .370 L1
12[f][h] Atlanta Falcons South 7 10 0 .412 3–3 4–8 .429 .462 L2
13 New York Giants East 6 11 0 .353 3–3 5–7 .512 .353 W1
14[i] Washington Commanders East 4 13 0 .235 0–6 2–10 .512 .338 L8
15[i] Arizona Cardinals West 4 13 0 .235 0–6 3–9 .561 .588 L1
16 Carolina Panthers South 2 15 0 .118 1–5 1–11 .522 .500 L3
Tiebreakers[j]
  1. ^ a b c San Francisco finished ahead of Dallas and Detroit based on conference record.
  2. ^ a b Dallas finished ahead of Detroit based on head-to-head victory.
  3. ^ a b Tampa Bay finished ahead of New Orleans based on common record. (Tampa Bay is 8–4 against Minnesota, Chicago, Detroit, Green Bay, Atlanta, Carolina, Houston, Tennessee, Jacksonville, and Indianapolis, while New Orleans is 6–6 against the same teams.)
  4. ^ a b c Green Bay and Seattle finished ahead of New Orleans based on conference record.
  5. ^ a b Green Bay finished ahead of Seattle based on strength of victory, claiming the 7th and final playoff spot.
  6. ^ a b Minnesota finished ahead of Atlanta based on head-to-head victory. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate Chicago (see below).
  7. ^ a b Minnesota finished ahead of Chicago based on common record. (Minnesota is 5–7 against Tampa Bay, Los Angeles Chargers, Carolina, Kansas City, Green Bay, Atlanta, New Orleans, Denver, Las Vegas, and Detroit, while Chicago is 4–8 against the same teams.)
  8. ^ a b Chicago finished ahead of Atlanta based on head-to-head victory.
  9. ^ a b Washington finished ahead of Arizona based on head-to-head victory.
  10. ^ 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 2,331
Passing touchdowns Kirk Cousins 18
Rushing yards Alexander Mattison 700
Rushing touchdowns Ty Chandler
Joshua Dobbs		 3
Receptions T. J. Hockenson 95
Receiving yards Justin Jefferson 1,074
Receiving touchdowns Jordan Addison 10
Points Greg Joseph 108
Kickoff return yards Kene Nwangwu 380
Punt return yards Brandon Powell 289
Tackles Camryn Bynum 137
Sacks Danielle Hunter 16.5
Interceptions Byron Murphy 3
Forced fumbles Danielle Hunter
Josh Metellus		 4

Source: Pro-Football-Reference.com[15]

League rankings

Category Total yards Yards per game NFL rank
(out of 32)
Passing offense 4,359 256.4 5th
Rushing offense 1,553 91.4 29th
Total offense 5,912 347.8 10th
Passing defense 3,986 234.5 24th
Rushing defense 1,678 98.7 8th
Total defense 5,664 333.2 16th

Source: ProFootballReference.com[16][17]

References

  1. ^ https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38793760/kirk-cousins-undergoes-surgery-torn-achilles
  2. ^ Patra, Kevin (March 10, 2023). "Vikings release WR Adam Thielen after a decade in Minnesota".
  3. ^ Peters, Craig (June 9, 2023). "Vikings Release Dalvin Cook". vikings.com. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  4. ^ Gordon, Grant (March 11, 2023). "Bud Grant, legendary Vikings head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at age 95". NFL.com.
  5. ^ Goessling, Ben (May 17, 2023). "Vikings sign first-round draft pick Jordan Addison". StarTribune. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
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  8. ^ a b c d Alper, Josh (May 12, 2023). "Viking sign third-round pick Mekhi Blackmon, three others". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  9. ^ Young, Lindsey (May 4, 2023). "Vikings Welcome OLB Junior Aho Through NFL International Player Pathway Program". Vikings.com.
  10. ^ a b "Vikings Agree to Terms with 15 Undrafted Free Agents". Vikings.com. April 29, 2023.
  11. ^ "Vikings Sign Wide Receiver Garett Maag". Vikings.com. June 2, 2023.
  12. ^ "Vikings Sign 2 Tryout Players & Minnesota Natives to Roster". Vikings.com. May 16, 2023.
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  14. ^ Vikings beat Raiders 3-0 in lowest-scoring NFL game in 16 years, CBS Sports, December 11, 2023
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  16. ^ "2023 NFL Standings & Team Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  17. ^ "2023 NFL Opposition & Defensive Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 10, 2024.

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