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
Subtractions
Draft
Draft trades
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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]
- ^ 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]
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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]
- ^ 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).
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
* 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
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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
Game summaries
Week 1: at Seattle Seahawks
Week 1: Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Vikings | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Seahawks | 0 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 24 |
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 | 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 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Titans | 7 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 24 |
Vikings | 0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 16 |
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 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Cardinals | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 18 |
Vikings | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
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
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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
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Week 2: at Philadelphia Eagles
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 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Chargers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
Vikings | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
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
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 | 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 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Chiefs | 7 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
Vikings | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Game information |
First quarter 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
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Week 6: at Chicago Bears
Week 6: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears – Game summary
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Vikings | 3 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 19 |
Bears | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
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 | 3 | 4 | Total |
49ers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 17 |
Vikings | 7 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
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
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Week 8: at Green Bay Packers
Game information |
First quarter 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 | Top passers Top rushers Top receivers | |
Week 9: at Atlanta Falcons
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 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Saints | 3 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 19 |
Vikings | 3 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
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
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 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Bears | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
Vikings | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
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 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 Top receivers | |
Week 14: at Las Vegas Raiders
Week 14: Minnesota Vikings at Las Vegas Raiders – Game summary
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Vikings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Raiders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 Second quarter Third quarter 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 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
Vikings | 7 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Bengals | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 27 |
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 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
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Week 16: vs. Detroit Lions
Week 16: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Lions | 7 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 30 |
Vikings | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
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 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Packers | 10 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 33 |
Vikings | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
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
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Week 18: at Detroit Lions
Week 18: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Vikings | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 20 |
Lions | 13 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 30 |
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
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] |
- ^ a b c San Francisco finished ahead of Dallas and Detroit based on conference record.
- ^ a b Dallas finished ahead of Detroit based on head-to-head victory.
- ^ 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.)
- ^ a b c Green Bay and Seattle finished ahead of New Orleans based on conference record.
- ^ a b Green Bay finished ahead of Seattle based on strength of victory, claiming the 7th and final playoff spot.
- ^ a b Minnesota finished ahead of Atlanta based on head-to-head victory. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate Chicago (see below).
- ^ 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.)
- ^ a b Chicago finished ahead of Atlanta based on head-to-head victory.
- ^ a b Washington finished ahead of Arizona based on head-to-head victory.
- ^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.
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Statistics
Team leaders
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
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- ^ Patra, Kevin (March 10, 2023). "Vikings release WR Adam Thielen after a decade in Minnesota".
- ^ Peters, Craig (June 9, 2023). "Vikings Release Dalvin Cook". vikings.com. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ Gordon, Grant (March 11, 2023). "Bud Grant, legendary Vikings head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at age 95". NFL.com.
- ^ Goessling, Ben (May 17, 2023). "Vikings sign first-round draft pick Jordan Addison". StarTribune. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Vikings 2023 draft class: Projecting each rookie's contract". Vikings Wire. May 1, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c "2023 NFL Draft trade tracker: Full details on every draft-related move since start of the new league year". NFL.com. April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Alper, Josh (May 12, 2023). "Viking sign third-round pick Mekhi Blackmon, three others". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ Young, Lindsey (May 4, 2023). "Vikings Welcome OLB Junior Aho Through NFL International Player Pathway Program". Vikings.com.
- ^ a b "Vikings Agree to Terms with 15 Undrafted Free Agents". Vikings.com. April 29, 2023.
- ^ "Vikings Sign Wide Receiver Garett Maag". Vikings.com. June 2, 2023.
- ^ "Vikings Sign 2 Tryout Players & Minnesota Natives to Roster". Vikings.com. May 16, 2023.
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- ^ "2023 NFL Standings & Team Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ "2023 NFL Opposition & Defensive Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
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