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2015 Minnesota Vikings season

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55th season in franchise history

2015 Minnesota Vikings season
OwnerZygi Wilf
General managerRick Spielman
Head coachMike Zimmer
Home stadiumTCF Bank Stadium
Results
Record11–5
Division place1stNFC North
PlayoffsLostWild Card Playoffs
(vs.Seahawks) 9–10
All-Pros
2
Pro Bowlers
Uniform

The2015 season was theMinnesota Vikings' 55th season in theNational Football League (NFL) and their second underhead coachMike Zimmer. It marked the last season in which the Vikings played their home games at theUniversity of Minnesota's on-campusTCF Bank Stadium, before moving intoU.S. Bank Stadium, which opened in July 2016, located on the site of the now-demolishedHubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.

The Vikings improved on their 7–9 record from2014 and clinched a playoff berth for the first time since2012. They also won their first NFC North title since2009 with a Week 17 victory at thePackers. As a result, they hosted theSeattle Seahawks in the wild card round of the2015–16 NFL playoffs, but lost 10–9 after kickerBlair Walsh missed a potential game-winning 27-yard field goal in the final seconds.[1]

Offseason

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2015 draft

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Main article:2015 NFL draft
Pro Bowler
2015 Minnesota Vikings Draft
Draft orderPlayer namePositionCollegeContractNotes
RoundSelection
111Trae WaynesCBMichigan State4 years / $12.944 million
245Eric KendricksLBUCLA4 years / $5.156 million
376Traded to theKansas City Chiefs[A]
80Traded to theDetroit Lions[B]fromChiefs[A]
88Danielle HunterDELSU4 years / $3.077 millionfromLions[B]
4110T. J. ClemmingsOTPittsburgh4 years / $2.804 million
5137Traded to theAtlanta Falcons[C]fromBuccaneers viaBills[D]
143MyCole PruittTESouthern Illinois4 years / $2.51 millionfromLions viaBroncos andBears[B]
146Stefon DiggsWRMaryland4 years / $2.5 millionfromFalcons[C]
149Traded to theMiami Dolphins[E]
6185Tyrus ThompsonOTOklahoma4 years / $2.4 millionfromFalcons[C]
187Traded to theBuffalo Bills[D]
193B. J. DuboseDELouisville4 years / $2.399 millionfromChiefs[A]
7228Austin ShepherdOTAlabama4 years / $2.349 million
232Edmond RobinsonOLBNewberry4 years / $2.34 millionfrom49ers viaDolphins[E]

Roster changes

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Re-signings
DatePlayer namePositionContract terms
March 8, 2015Tom JohnsonDE3 years / $7 million[5]
March 10, 2015Matt AsiataRB1 year / $800,000[6]
March 11, 2015Joe BergerC2 years / $2.155 million[7]
Cullen LoefflerLS1 year / $1.05 million[8]
March 17, 2015Mike HarrisOT1 year / $1.542 million[9]
July 4, 2015John SullivanC3 years / $16.7 million[10]
July 26, 2015Blair WalshK4 year / $14 million[11]
Departures
DatePlayer namePositionNoteNew team
February 27, 2015Charlie JohnsonGReleased[12]
March 10, 2015Matt CasselQBTraded[D]Buffalo Bills
Jerome FeltonFBUFA
March 13, 2015Christian PonderQBOakland Raiders
March 14, 2015Jasper BrinkleyILBDallas Cowboys
Greg JenningsWRReleased[13]Miami Dolphins
March 16, 2015Vladimir DucasseGUFAChicago Bears
March 26, 2015Justin AndersonLBReleased[14]Dallas Cowboys
Jordan McCrayGReleased[14]
April 2, 2015Pat DevlinQBReleased[15]Chicago Bears
August 24, 2015Cullen LoefflerLSReleased[16]
August 30, 2015Joe BanyardRBReleased[17]Jacksonville Jaguars
Brandon BostickTEArizona Cardinals
Jalil CarterCB
Justin ColemanCBNew England Patriots
DaVaris DanielsWRNew England Patriots
Stephen GoodinOTBrooklyn Bolts (FXFL)
Josh KadduLB
Jordan LeslieWRJacksonville Jaguars
Caesar RayfordDELos Angeles Kiss (AFL)
Chrishon RoseDT
DeMarcus Van DykeCBAtlanta Falcons
September 5, 2015Babatunde AiyegbusiOTWaived[18]
October 6, 2015Gerald HodgesMLBTraded[19]San Francisco 49ers
November 17, 2015Chase FordTESigned off Practice SquadBaltimore Ravens
Additions
DatePlayer namePositionPrevious teamContract terms
February 18, 2015Brandon BostickTEGreen Bay PackersClaimed off waivers[20]
March 11, 2015Shaun HillQBSt. Louis Rams2 years / $6.5 million[21]
March 13, 2015Mike WallaceWRMiami DolphinsAcquired in trade[E]
March 19, 2015DuJuan HarrisRBGreen Bay Packers1 year / $660,000[22]
March 24, 2015Casey MatthewsLBPhiladelphia Eagles1 years / $825,000[23]
Taylor MaysSCincinnati Bengals1 year / $795,000[23]
March 26, 2015Babatunde AiyegbusiOLDresden Monarchs (GFL)3 years / $1.575 million[24]
March 27, 2015Terence NewmanCBCincinnati Bengals1 year / $2.25 million[23]
April 2, 2015Mike KafkaQBTampa Bay Buccaneers[15]1 year / $660,000[25]
Caesar RayfordDEMontreal Alouettes (CFL)1 year / $660,000[26]
April 6, 2015Kevin McDermottLSBaltimore Ravens2 years / $1.26 million[27]
May 11, 2015Isaac FruechteWRMinnesota Golden Gophers (NCAA)3 years / $1.575 million[28]
June 9, 2015Chrishon RoseDTEast Carolina Pirates (NCAA)[29]
July 24, 2015Josh ThomasCBDetroit Lions[30]
August 1, 2015Ryan WhalenWRCincinnati Bengals[31]
August 14, 2015Greg HickmanDTDetroit Lions[32]
October 6, 2015Nick EastonCSan Francisco 49ersAcquired in trade[19]

Preseason

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Schedule

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On February 11, 2015, theNational Football League announced that the Vikings would play thePittsburgh Steelers in thePro Football Hall of Fame Game. The game was played atTom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium inCanton, Ohio, on Sunday, August 9.[33] The remainder of the Vikings' preliminary preseason schedule was announced on April 9. The Vikings first hosted theTampa Bay Buccaneers and theOakland Raiders before road games against theDallas Cowboys and theTennessee Titans,[34] making this the third consecutive year in which the Vikings face the Titans in the preseason.

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueAttendanceNFL.com
recap
HOFAugust 9Pittsburgh SteelersW 14–31–0Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium(Canton, Ohio)22,364Recap
1August 15Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 26–162–0TCF Bank Stadium50,610Recap
2August 22Oakland RaidersW 20–123–0TCF Bank Stadium50,656Recap
3August 29atDallas CowboysW 28–144–0AT&T Stadium86,082Recap
4September 3atTennessee TitansL 17–244–1Nissan Stadium61,294Recap

Game summaries

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Hall of Fame Game: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

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Hall of Fame Game: Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Steelers03003
Vikings077014

atTom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium,Canton, Ohio

Game information

First quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Second quarter

Third quarter

  • MIN –Joe Banyard 1-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 3:57.Vikings 14–3.Drive: 1 play, 1 yard, 0:03.

Fourth quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 1: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Preseason Week 1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Buccaneers367016
Vikings9143026

atTCF Bank Stadium,Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: August 15
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 86 °F (30 °C)
  • Game attendance: 50,610
  • Referee:Walt Coleman (65)
  • Recap,Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • MIN –Blair Walsh 46-yard field goal, 11:59.Vikings 3–0.Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 3:01
  • MIN –Zach Line 1-yard run (run failed), 4:07Vikings 9–0.Drive: 5 plays, 38 yards, 2:11
  • TB –Patrick Murray 32-yard field goal, 0:36.Vikings 9–3.Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 3:31

Second quarter

  • MIN –Cordarrelle Patterson 21-yard pass fromShaun Hill (Blair Walsh kick), 11:44.Vikings 16–3.Drive: 3 plays, 23 yards, 0:53
  • MIN –Adam Thielen 15-yard pass from Shaun Hill (Blair Walsh kick), 3:45.Vikings 23–3.Drive: 4 plays, 34 yards, 2:06
  • TB –Jameis Winston 8-yard run (pass failed), 1:04.Vikings 23–9.Drive 9 plays, 76 yards, 2:41

Third quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 42-yard field goal, 13:05.Vikings 26–9.Drive 4 plays, −1 yards, 0:40
  • TB –Mike James 3-yard run (Patrick Murray kick), 7:56.Vikings 26–16.Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, 2:19

Fourth quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 2: vs. Oakland Raiders

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Preseason Week 2: Oakland Raiders at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Raiders633012
Vikings0137020

at TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: August 22
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 79 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 50,656
  • Referee:Ed Hochuli (85)
  • Recap,Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • OAK –Latavius Murray 2-yard run (run failed), 3:22.Raiders 6–0.Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:24.

Second quarter

Third quarter

  • OAK – Giorgio Tavecchio 37-yard field goal, 5:25.Vikings 13–12.Drive: 7 plays, 10 yards, 2:41.
  • MIN – Blake Renaud 1-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 2:42.Vikings 20–12.Drive: 3 plays, 1 yard, 0:49.

Fourth quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 3: at Dallas Cowboys

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Preseason Week 3: Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Vikings3108728
Cowboys0140014

atAT&T Stadium,Arlington, Texas

  • Date: August 29
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 86,082
  • Referee:Ron Torbert (62)
  • Recap,Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • MIN –Blair Walsh 28-yard field goal, 1:12.Vikings 3–0.Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 5:58.

Second quarter

  • DAL –Terrance Williams 60-yard pass fromTony Romo (Dan Bailey kick), 14:48.Cowboys 7–3.Drive: 3 plays, 72 yards, 1:24.
  • MIN –Cordarrelle Patterson 107-yard kickoff return (Blair Walsh kick), 14:35.Vikings 10–7.Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:13.
  • DAL –Lucky Whitehead 8-yard pass from Tony Romo (Dan Bailey kick), 8:59.Cowboys 14–10.Drive: 2 plays, 23 yards, 0:39.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 45-yard field goal, 1:00.Cowboys 14–13.Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 2:24.

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

  • MIN –Joe Banyard 7-yard run, (Blair Walsh kick), 2:57.Vikings 28–14.Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 3:21.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 4: at Tennessee Titans

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Preseason Week 4: Minnesota Vikings at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Vikings037717
Titans1403724

atNissan Stadium,Nashville, Tennessee

  • Date: September 3
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 90 °F (32 °C)
  • Game attendance: 61,294
  • Referee:Brad Allen (122)
  • Recap,Game Book
Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIN –Blair Walsh 33-yard field goal, 0:19.Titans 14–3.12 plays, 65 yards, 2:26.

Third quarter

  • MIN –Dominique Williams 14-yard pass fromTaylor Heinicke (Blair Walsh kick), 11:20.Titans 14–10.8 plays, 80 yards, 3:40.
  • TEN – Ryan Succop 40-yard field goal, 2:30.Titans 17–10.4 plays, −11 yards, 1:00.

Fourth quarter

  • TEN –Phillip Supernaw 1-yard pass fromAlex Tanney (Ryan Succop kick), 8:05.Titans 24–10.12 plays, 94 yards, 7:01.
  • MIN –Stefon Diggs 7-yard pass from Taylor Heinicke (Blair Walsh kick), 3:54.Titans 24–17.4 plays, 26 yards, 1:04.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Regular season

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Schedule

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The Vikings' 2015 schedule was announced on April 21.[35]

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueAttendanceNFL.com
recap
1September 14atSan Francisco 49ersL 3–200–1Levi's Stadium70,499Recap
2September 20Detroit LionsW 26–161–1TCF Bank Stadium52,319Recap
3September 27San Diego ChargersW 31–142–1TCF Bank Stadium52,400Recap
4October 4atDenver BroncosL 20–232–2Sports Authority Field at Mile High77,029Recap
5Bye
6October 18Kansas City ChiefsW 16–103–2TCF Bank Stadium52,480Recap
7October 25atDetroit LionsW 28–194–2Ford Field60,231Recap
8November 1atChicago BearsW 23–205–2Soldier Field62,311Recap
9November 8St. Louis RamsW 21–18(OT)6–2TCF Bank Stadium52,406Recap
10November 15atOakland RaidersW 30–147–2O.co Coliseum54,700Recap
11November 22Green Bay PackersL 13–307–3TCF Bank Stadium52,529Recap
12November 29atAtlanta FalconsW 20–108–3Georgia Dome70,610Recap
13December 6Seattle SeahawksL 7–388–4TCF Bank Stadium52,430Recap
14December 10atArizona CardinalsL 20–238–5University of Phoenix Stadium64,784Recap
15December 20Chicago BearsW 38–179–5TCF Bank Stadium52,421Recap
16December 27New York GiantsW 49–1710–5TCF Bank Stadium52,455Recap
17January 3atGreen Bay PackersW 20–1311–5Lambeau Field78,412Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are inbold text.

Game summaries

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Week 1: at San Francisco 49ers

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Week 1: Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Vikings00033
49ers0731020

atLevi's Stadium,Santa Clara, California

Game information

First quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Second quarter

Third quarter

  • SF – Phil Dawson 30-yard field goal, 4:32.49ers 10–0.Drive: 14 plays, 73 yards, 5:42.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN –Blair Walsh 37-yard field goal, 14:43.49ers 10–3.Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 4:49.
  • SF – Carlos Hyde 17-yard run (Phil Dawson kick), 9:30.49ers 17–3.Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:13.
  • SF – Phil Dawson 25-yard field goal, 6:08.49ers 20–3.Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 2:14.

Top passers

Top rushers

  • MIN –Adrian Peterson – 10 rushes, 31 yards
  • SF – Carlos Hyde – 26 rushes, 168 yards, 2 TD

Top receivers

The Vikings opened their 2015 season on the road against theSan Francisco 49ers. Despite allowing San Francisco to start with the ball, the Vikings made a positive start, asAndrew Sendejo blocked a 28-yard field goal attempt fromPhil Dawson, whichMarcus Sherels returned 44 yards to the San Francisco 26-yard line. Minnesota QBTeddy Bridgewater was unable to complete a single pass on the next drive, forcingBlair Walsh to attempt a 44-yard field goal; however, he pushed it wide right. After forcing the 49ers to punt on the next series, the Vikings were themselves forced to punt immediately afterwards, only for the 49ers' rookie formerrugby league starJarryd Hayne to muff the catch, allowing the Vikings to recover the ball. The next drive saw the Vikings attempt to convert on 4th-and-3, but Bridgewater's completed pass totight endKyle Rudolph fell a yard short of a fresh set of downs.

Both sides exchanged punts at the start of the second quarter, with the 49ers eventually returning one 85 yards for a touchdown, only for it to be called back for an illegal block by a San Francisco player. However, the ensuing possession ended with a 49ers touchdown, as they drove 93 yards in just under 5 minutes, beforeCarlos Hyde finished the series with a 10-yard touchdown run; after finding nowhere to go on his initial run to the right, he beat a Minnesota defender with a spin move and ran back to the left side of the field, where quarterbackColin Kaepernick led him into the end zone. With the Vikings unable to score in the remaining 47 seconds, the first half ended 7–0 to San Francisco.

Minnesota started the third quarter with the ball, but they were unable to make it out of their half before being forced to punt. The 49ers then extended their lead on the ensuing possession, driving 73 yards to the Minnesota 11-yard line to set up a 30-yard field goal attempt for Dawson. The Vikings finally got on the scoreboard early in the fourth quarter, as Walsh finished off a 66-yard drive with a 37-yard field goal, but the 49ers pulled further ahead with a second touchdown for Hyde on a 17-yard run. Bridgewater attempted to spark the Vikings back into the game, but a deep pass intended for Rudolph was intercepted byTramaine Brock, setting up a 25-yard field goal for Dawson. The next drive saw the Vikings go for it again on 4th-and-8, but Bridgewater was sacked for a loss of 14 yards, allowing the 49ers to kneel out the game.

Week 2: vs. Detroit Lions

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Week 2: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lions0100616
Vikings7106326

atTCF Bank Stadium,Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIN – Teddy Bridgewater 1-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 14:26.Vikings 14–0.Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:58.
  • DET –Matt Prater 26-yard field goal, 7:12.Vikings 14–3.Drive: 14 plays, 72 yards, 7:14.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 28-yard field goal, 2:32.Vikings 17–3.Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:40.
  • DET –Calvin Johnson 11-yard pass fromMatthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 0:34.Vikings 17–10.Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 1:58.

Third quarter

  • MIN –Zach Line 1-yard run (kick failed, wide right), 8:54.Vikings 23–10.Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards, 2:31.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 23-yard field goal, 6:20.Vikings 26–10.Drive: 10 plays, 34 yards, 5:46.
  • DET –Eric Ebron 12-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (run failed), 1:48.Vikings 26–16.Drive: 18 plays, 82 yards, 4:32.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 3: vs. San Diego Chargers

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Week 3: San Diego Chargers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chargers070714
Vikings3714731

at TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

First quarter

  • MIN –Blair Walsh 24-yard field goal, 1:15.Vikings 3–0.Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:31.

Second quarter

Third quarter

  • MIN – Adrian Peterson 43-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 12:32.Vikings 17–7.Drive: 1 play, 43 yards, 0:12.
  • MIN – Zach Line 1-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 2:42.Vikings 24–7.Drive: 16 plays, 86 yards, 7:19.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN –Chad Greenway 91-yard interception return (Blair Walsh kick), 13:57.Vikings 31–7.
  • SD – Keenan Allen 19-yard pass fromKellen Clemens (Josh Lambo kick), 0:32.Vikings 31–14.Drive: 14 plays, 89 yards, 8:05.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 4: at Denver Broncos

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Week 4: Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Vikings01001020
Broncos3107323

atSports Authority Field at Mile High,Denver, Colorado

Game information

First quarter

  • DEN –Brandon McManus 33-yard field goal, 8:16.Broncos 3–0.Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 3:05.

Second quarter

  • DEN –Ronnie Hillman 72-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 11:24.Broncos 10–0.Drive: 1 play, 72 yards, 0:11.
  • DEN – Brandon McManus 47-yard field goal, 5:57.Broncos 13–0.Drive: 6 plays, 28 yards, 3:47.
  • MIN –Blair Walsh 38-yard field goal, 1:39.Broncos 13–3.Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 4:18.
  • MIN –Mike Wallace 4-yard pass fromTeddy Bridgewater (Blair Walsh kick), 0:12.Broncos 13–10.Drive: 2 plays, 27 yards, 0:11.

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

  • MIN –Adrian Peterson 48-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 10:01.Broncos 20–17.Drive: 9 plays, 97 yards, 4:48.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 33-yard field goal, 5:11.Tied 20–20.Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 3:56.
  • DEN – Brandon McManus 39-yard field goal, 1:51.Broncos 23–20.Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 3:20.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 6: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

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Week 6: Kansas City Chiefs at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chiefs0001010
Vikings373316

at TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

First quarter

  • MIN –Blair Walsh 24-yard field goal, 5:40.Vikings 3–0.Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 4:00.

Second quarter

Third quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 45-yard field goal, 8:51.Vikings 13–0.Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards, 2:34.

Fourth quarter

  • KC –Cairo Santos 48-yard field goal, 13:10.Vikings 13–3.Drive: 8 plays, 28 yards, 3:27.
  • KC –Albert Wilson 42-yard pass fromAlex Smith (Cairo Santos kick), 8:46.Vikings 13–10.Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 2:26.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 45-yard field goal, 4:46.Vikings 16–10.Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 4:00.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 7: at Detroit Lions

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Week 7: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Vikings31210328
Lions1430219

atFord Field,Detroit, Michigan

Game information

First quarter

  • DET –Calvin Johnson 1-yard pass fromMatthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 11:10.Lions 7–0.Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:50.
  • MIN –Blair Walsh 37-yard field goal, 3:47.Lions 7–3.Drive: 15 plays, 63 yards, 7:23.
  • DET –Eric Ebron 7-yard pass from Matt Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 1:24.Lions 14–3.Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:23.

Second quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 53-yard field goal, 11:11.Lions 14–6.Drive: 9 plays, 37 yards, 5:13.
  • DET – Matt Prater 52-yard field goal, 5:03.Lions 17–6.Drive: 6 plays, 8 yards, 2:53.
  • MIN –Kyle Rudolph 1-yard pass fromTeddy Bridgewater (kick failed, wide right), 1:49.Lions 17–12.Drive: 7 plays, 79 yards, 3:14.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 51-yard field goal, 0:00.Lions 17–15.Drive: 8 plays, 19 yards, 1:13.

Third quarter

  • MIN –Stefon Diggs 36-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Blair Walsh kick), 10:19.Vikings 22–17.Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 4:41.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 35-yard field goal, 6:07.Vikings 25–17.Drive: 5 plays, 61 yards, 2:07.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 22-yard field goal, 14:10.Vikings 28–17.Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 4:57.
  • DET –Jeff Locke out of bounds in the end zone for a safety, 0:59.Vikings 28–19.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 8: at Chicago Bears

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Week 8: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Vikings7301323
Bears373720

atSoldier Field,Chicago, Illinois

  • Date: November 1
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 62 °F (17 °C)
  • Game attendance: 62,311
  • Referee:John Hussey (35)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Ronde Barber and Holly Sonders
  • Preview,Game Book
Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 43-yard field goal, 9:05.Vikings 10–3.Drive: 12 plays, 51 yards, 6:46.
  • CHI –Alshon Jeffery 21-yard pass fromJay Cutler (Robbie Gould kick), 0:42.Tied 10–10.Drive: 3 plays, 34 yards, 0:19.

Third quarter

  • CHI – Robbie Gould 33-yard field goal, 8:28.Bears 13–10.Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 6:32.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 48-yard field goal, 13:29.Tied 13–13.Drive: 9 plays, 29 yards, 3:23.
  • CHI – Jay Cutler 4-yard run (Robbie Gould kick), 4:55.Bears 20–13.Drive: 14 plays, 74 yards, 8:34.
  • MIN –Stefon Diggs 40-yard pass fromTeddy Bridgewater (Blair Walsh kick), 1:49.Tied 20–20.Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 3:06.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 36-yard field goal, 0:00.Vikings 23–20.Drive: 4 plays, 48 yards, 1:00.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 9: vs. St. Louis Rams

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Week 9: St. Louis Rams at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Rams6903018
Vikings10080321

at TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

First quarter

  • MIN –Blair Walsh 34-yard field goal, 10:19.Vikings 3–0.Drive: 8 plays, 30 yards, 3:36.
  • MIN –Adrian Peterson 6-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 5:24.Vikings 10–0.Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:32.
  • STL –Todd Gurley 1-yard run (run failed), 1:09.Vikings 10–6.Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:15.

Second quarter

  • STL –Greg Zuerlein 61-yard field goal, 10:55.Vikings 10–9.Drive: 6 plays, 22 yards, 2:20.
  • STL – Greg Zuerlein 35-yard field goal, 3:23.Rams 12–10.Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 5:47.
  • STL – Greg Zuerlein 45-yard field goal, 0:00.Rams 15–10.Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 1:45.

Third quarter

  • MIN –Teddy Bridgewater 6-yard run (Teddy Bridgewater run), 8:39.Vikings 18–15.Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 3:20.

Fourth quarter

  • STL – Greg Zuerlein 53-yard field goal, 0:12.Tied 18–18.Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, 1:02.

Overtime

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 40-yard field goal, 9:20.Vikings 21–18.Drive: 7 plays, 29 yards, 3:59.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 10: at Oakland Raiders

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Week 10: Minnesota Vikings at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Vikings101001030
Raiders0140014

atO.co Coliseum,Oakland, California

  • Date: November 15
  • Game time: 3:05 p.m. CST/1:05 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 62 °F (17 °C)
  • Game attendance: 54,700
  • Referee:Tony Corrente (99)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Ronde Barber and Holly Sonders
  • Preview,Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • MIN –Rhett Ellison 11-yard pass fromTeddy Bridgewater (Blair Walsh kick), 10:59.Vikings 7–0.Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:01.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 20-yard field goal, 1:32.Vikings 10–0.Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 2:17.

Second quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 38-yard field goal, 10:33.Vikings 13–0.Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 4:19.
  • OAK –Clive Walford 10-yard pass fromDerek Carr (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 5:54.Vikings 13–7.Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 4:39.
  • OAK –Andre Holmes 34-yard pass from Derek Carr (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 1:52.Raiders 14–13.Drive: 4 plays, 74 yards, 1:29.
  • MIN –Cordarrelle Patterson 93-yard kickoff return (Blair Walsh kick), 1:39.Vikings 20–14.

Third quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 34-yard field goal, 3:50.Vikings 23–14.Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 5:41.
  • MIN –Adrian Peterson 80-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 1:50.Vikings 30–14.Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:13.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 11: vs. Green Bay Packers

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Week 11: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Packers61031130
Vikings607013

at TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

First quarter

  • GB –Mason Crosby 42-yard field goal, 4:49.Packers 3–0.Drive: 13 plays, 56 yards, 5:35.
  • MIN –Kyle Rudolph 47-yard pass fromTeddy Bridgewater (kick failed, wide right), 3:01.Vikings 6–3.Drive: 4 plays, 64 yards, 1:48.
  • GB – Mason Crosby 47-yard field goal, 1:37.Tied 6–6.Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:24.

Second quarter

  • GB – Mason Crosby 40-yard field goal, 10:17.Packers 9–6.Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 2:18.
  • GB –Randall Cobb 10-yard pass fromAaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 0:06.Packers 16–6.Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 2:13.

Third quarter

  • GB – Mason Crosby 42-yard field goal, 10:13.Packers 19–6.Drive: 12 plays, 61 yards, 4:47.
  • MIN –Adrian Peterson 6-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 2:37.Packers 19–13.Drive: 4 plays, 63 yards, 2:00.

Fourth quarter

  • GB –James Jones 27-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Aaron Rodgers to James Jones pass), 14:51.Packers 27–13.Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:46.
  • GB – Mason Crosby 52-yard field goal, 4:14.Packers 30–13.Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 0:23.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 12: at Atlanta Falcons

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Week 12: Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Vikings7031020
Falcons030710

atGeorgia Dome,Atlanta, Georgia

  • Date: November 29
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 70,610
  • Referee:Clete Blakeman (34)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, John Lynch and Pam Oliver
  • Recap,Game Book
Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • ATL –Shayne Graham 31-yard field goal, 6:13.Vikings 7–3.Drive: 15 plays, 67 yards, 8:03.

Third quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 29-yard field goal, 1:49.Vikings 10–3.Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 6:10.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 39-yard field goal, 6:24.Vikings 13–3.Drive: 14 plays, 67 yards, 8:26.
  • MIN – Adrian Peterson 35-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 4:15.Vikings 20–3.Drive: 3 plays, 40 yards, 0:19.
  • ATL –Nick Williams 1–yd pass fromMatt Ryan (Shayne Graham kick), 1:28.Vikings 20–10.Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 2:47.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 13: vs. Seattle Seahawks

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Week 13: Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Seahawks71414338
Vikings00707

at TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: December 6
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 37 °F (3 °C)
  • Game attendance: 52,430
  • Referee: Terry McAulay (77)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, John Lynch and Pam Oliver
  • Recap,Game Book
Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • SEA –Russell Wilson 8-yard run (Steven Hauschka kick), 2:04.Seahawks 14–0.Drive: 13 plays, 98 yards, 6:15.
  • SEA –Doug Baldwin 20–yd pass from Russell Wilson (Steven Hauschka kick), 1:04.Seahawks 21–0.Drive: 1 play, 20 yards, 0:04.

Third quarter

  • SEA –Fred Jackson 5–yd pass from Russell Wilson (Steven Hauschka kick), 9:12.Seahawks 28–0.Drive: 7 plays, 42 yards, 3:45.
  • SEA – Doug Baldwin 53–yd pass from Russell Wilson (Steven Hauschka kick), 1:01.Seahawks 35–0.Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:52.
  • MIN –Cordarrelle Patterson 101–yd kickoff return (Blair Walsh kick), 0:48.Seahawks 35–7.

Fourth quarter

  • SEA – Steven Hauschka 23-yard field goal, 8:00.Seahawks 38–7.Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 7:48.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 14: at Arizona Cardinals

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Week 14: Minnesota Vikings at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Vikings7301020
Cardinals1007623

atUniversity of Phoenix Stadium,Glendale, Arizona

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 44-yard field goal, 0:02.Tied 10–10.Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 3:42.

Third quarter

  • ARI –Michael Floyd 42-yard pass from Carson Palmer (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 8:31.Cardinals 17–10.Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards, 2:49.

Fourth quarter

  • ARI – Chandler Catanzaro 23-yard field goal, 14:55.Cardinals 20–10.Drive: 16 plays, 66 yards, 7:13.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 54-yard field goal, 12:10.Cardinals 20–13.Drive: 8 plays, 28 yards, 2:45.
  • MIN –Mike Wallace 7-yard pass fromTeddy Bridgewater (Blair Walsh kick), 4:55.Tied 20–20.Drive: 11 plays, 88 yards, 5:10.
  • ARI – Chandler Catanzaro 47-yard field goal, 1:23.Cardinals 23–20.Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 3:32.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 15: vs. Chicago Bears

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Week 15: Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bears073717
Vikings71071438

at TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: December 20
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 36 °F (2 °C)
  • Game attendance: 52,421
  • Referee:Brad Allen (122)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, John Lynch and Pam Oliver
  • Recap,Game Book
Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 53-yard field goal, 14:22.Vikings 10–0.Drive: 8 plays, 36 yards, 4:16.
  • CHI –Alshon Jeffery 10-yard pass fromJay Cutler (Robbie Gould kick), 5:40.Vikings 10–7.Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 2:25.
  • MIN –Jerick McKinnon 17-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Blair Walsh kick), 0:26.Vikings 17–7.Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 5:14.

Third quarter

  • MIN – Stefon Diggs 33-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Blair Walsh kick), 10:40.Vikings 24–7.Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 3:10.
  • CHI – Robbie Gould 51-yard field goal, 4:23.Vikings 24–10.Drive: 15 plays, 47 yards, 6:17.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Teddy Bridgewater 12-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 8:45.Vikings 31–10.Drive: 3 plays, 13 yards, 1:10.
  • CHI –Matt Forte 4-yard pass from Jay Cutler (Robbie Gould kick), 5:13.Vikings 31–17.Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:32.
  • MIN –Zach Line 4-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Blair Walsh kick), 1:50.Vikings 38–17.Drive: 8 plays, 43 yards, 3:23.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Teddy Bridgewater's best game of his career, going 17/20, 231 yards, and 4 touchdowns, along with a rushing touchdown on the ground. Before this game, Bridgewater had only 9 passing touchdowns, and afterwards, he had 13.Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears were stopped to 17 points, while Cutler also having a good game with 26/37 for 231 and 2 touchdowns.

Week 16: vs. New York Giants

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Week 16: New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Giants037717
Vikings316131749

at TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

First quarter

  • MIN –Blair Walsh 32-yard field goal, 0:08.Vikings 3–0.Drive: 8 plays, 40 yards, 3:44.

Second quarter

  • MIN –Kyle Rudolph 28-yard pass fromTeddy Bridgewater (Blair Walsh kick), 11:02.Vikings 10–0.Drive: 5 plays, 44 yards, 2:04.
  • NYG –Josh Brown 27-yard field goal, 8:22.Vikings 10–3.Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 2:40.
  • MIN –Harrison Smith 35-yard interception return (kick failed, hit left upright), 4:00.Vikings 16–3.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 52-yard field goal, 0:04.Vikings 19–3.Drive: 7 plays, 23 yards, 1:01.

Third quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 22-yard field goal, 7:35.Vikings 22–3.Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 5:06.
  • MIN –Adrian Peterson 2-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 6:40.Vikings 29–3.Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:42.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 53-yard field goal, 1:51.Vikings 32–3.Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards, 3:27.
  • NYG –Rueben Randle 72-yard pass fromEli Manning (Josh Brown kick), 1:02.Vikings 32–10.Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, 0:49.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN –Jerick McKinnon 7-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 13:31.Vikings 39–10.Drive: 6 plays, 18 yards, 2:31.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 27-yard field goal, 9:34.Vikings 42–10.Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, 2:44.
  • MIN – Jerick McKinnon 68-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 3:36.Vikings 49–10.Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:43.
  • NYG –Myles White 25-yard pass fromRyan Nassib (Josh Brown kick), 1:54.Vikings 49–17.Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 1:42.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 17: at Green Bay Packers

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Week 17: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Vikings3314020
Packers3001013

atLambeau Field,Green Bay, Wisconsin

  • Date: January 3, 2016
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 24 °F (−4 °C)
  • Game attendance: 78,412
  • Referee: Bill Vinovich (52)
  • TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
  • Recap,Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • MIN –Blair Walsh 39-yard field goal, 10:45.Vikings 3–0.Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, 4:15.
  • GB –Mason Crosby 28-yard field goal, 2:02.Tied 3–3.Drive: 15 plays, 70 yards, 8:43.

Second quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 32-yard field goal, 2:55.Vikings 6–3.Drive: 8 plays, 43 yards, 3:37.

Third quarter

  • MIN –Adrian Peterson 3-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 10:32.Vikings 13–3.Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 2:55.
  • MIN –Captain Munnerlyn 55-yard fumble return (Blair Walsh kick), 4:28.Vikings 20–3.

Fourth quarter

  • GB –Richard Rodgers 16-yard pass fromAaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 13:27.Vikings 20–10.Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 6:01.
  • GB – Mason Crosby 43-yard field goal, 5:35.Vikings 20–13.Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 4:25.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Standings

[edit]

Division

[edit]
NFC North
WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
(3)Minnesota Vikings1150.6885–18–4365302W3
(5)Green Bay Packers1060.6253–37–5368323L2
Detroit Lions790.4383–36–6358400W3
Chicago Bears6100.3751–53–9335397L1

Conference

[edit]
#TeamDivisionWLTPCTDIVCONFSOSSOVSTK
Division Leaders
1Carolina PanthersSouth1510.9385–111–1.441.438W1
2Arizona CardinalsWest1330.8134–210–2.477.457L1
3Minnesota VikingsNorth1150.6885–18–4.504.449W3
4Washington RedskinsEast970.5634–28–4.465.403W4
Wild Cards
5[a]Green Bay PackersNorth1060.6253–37–5.531.450L2
6[a]Seattle SeahawksWest1060.6253–37–5.520.431W1
Did not qualify for the postseason
7Atlanta FalconsSouth880.5001–55–7.480.453L1
8[b]St. Louis RamsWest790.4384–26–6.527.482L1
9[b]Detroit LionsNorth790.4383–36–6.535.429W3
10[b]Philadelphia EaglesEast790.4383–34–8.508.473W1
11[b]New Orleans SaintsSouth790.4383–35–7.504.402W2
12[c]New York GiantsEast6100.3752–44–8.500.396L3
13[c]Chicago BearsNorth6100.3751–53–9.547.469L1
14[c]Tampa Bay BuccaneersSouth6100.3753–35–7.484.406L4
15San Francisco 49ersWest5110.3131–54–8.539.463W1
16Dallas CowboysEast4120.2503–33–9.531.438L4
Tiebreakers[d]
  1. ^abGreen Bay finished ahead of Seattle based on head-to-head victory.
  2. ^abcdSt. Louis and Detroit finished ahead of Philadelphia and New Orleans based on conference record. St. Louis finished ahead of Detroit based on head-to-head victory.
    Detroit finished ahead of Philadelphia and New Orleans based on head-to-head sweep, while Philadelphia finished ahead of New Orleans based on head-to-head victory.
  3. ^abcThe New York Giants and Chicago each finished ahead of Tampa Bay based on head-to-head victory, while the Giants finished ahead of Chicago based on conference record.
  4. ^When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.

Postseason

[edit]
See also:2015–16 NFL playoffs

Schedule

[edit]
RoundDateOpponent (seed)ResultRecordVenueAttendanceNFL.com
recap
Wild CardJanuary 10, 2016Seattle Seahawks (6)L 9–100–1TCF Bank Stadium52,090Recap

Game summaries

[edit]

NFC Wild Card Playoffs: vs. #6 Seattle Seahawks

[edit]
NFC Wild Card Playoffs: #6 Seattle Seahawks at #3 Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Seahawks0001010
Vikings30609

atTCF Bank Stadium,Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

First quarter

  • MIN –Blair Walsh 22-yard field goal, 1:01.Vikings 3–0.Drive: 10 plays, 25 yards, 5:52.

Second quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Third quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 43-yard field goal, 7:04.Vikings 6–0.Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 2:45.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 47-yard field goal, 0:02.Vikings 9–0.Drive: 8 plays, 19 yards, 4:39.

Fourth quarter

  • SEA –Doug Baldwin 3-yard pass fromRussell Wilson (Steven Hauschka kick), 11:37.Vikings 9–7.Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:25.
  • SEA – Steven Hauschka 46-yard field goal, 8:04.Seahawks 10–9.Drive: 7 plays, 12 yards, 2:33.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

The Vikings' only points in this game came from the foot of kicker Blair Walsh, whose three field goals put them 9–0 up by the end of the third quarter; however, Seattle outscored them 10–0 in the final period, with a touchdown catch fromDoug Baldwin being followed by a 46-yardSteven Hauschka field goal in the first seven minutes of the quarter. The Vikings had a chance to win it with 20 seconds remaining, but Walsh missed a 27-yard field goal, reminding Vikings fans ofGary Anderson'smissed field goal in the 1998 NFC Championship Game.

Pro Bowl

[edit]

Running backAdrian Peterson was the only Minnesota Viking selected for the2016 Pro Bowl. It was Peterson's seventh Pro Bowl selection, tying him for the fourth-most in Vikings franchise history with offensive tackleRon Yary.[36] AfterHouston Texans DEJ. J. Watt suffered an injury in the wildcard round game against theKansas City Chiefs, Vikings defensive endEverson Griffen was called up to replace him, his first career Pro Bowl selection.[37] Griffen was followed by a fellow first-time Pro Bowler, safetyHarrison Smith, on January 25, afterEarl Thomas of theSeattle Seahawks was ruled out of the game due to injury.[38] The next day, quarterbackTeddy Bridgewater and linebackerAnthony Barr were added to the Pro Bowl roster as replacements for injuredArizona Cardinals quarterbackCarson Palmer andNew England Patriots linebackerJamie Collins respectively.[39]

Roster

[edit]
2015 Minnesota Vikings roster
Quarterbacks(QB)

Running backs(RB)

Wide receivers(WR)

Tight ends(TE)

Offensive linemen(OL)

Defensive linemen(DL)

Linebackers(LB)

Defensive backs(DB)

Special teams(ST)

Practice squad

Reserve

Rookies in italics
53 active, 10 reserve, 10 practice squad

Staff

[edit]
2015 Minnesota Vikings staff

Front office

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

Statistics

[edit]

Team leaders

[edit]
CategoryPlayer(s)Value
Passing yardsTeddy Bridgewater3,231
Passing touchdownsTeddy Bridgewater14
Rushing yardsAdrian Peterson1,485
Rushing touchdownsAdrian Peterson11
ReceptionsStefon Diggs52
Receiving yardsStefon Diggs720
Receiving touchdownsKyle Rudolph5
PointsBlair Walsh135
Kickoff return yardsCordarrelle Patterson1,019
Punt return yardsMarcus Sherels311
TacklesEric Kendricks92
SacksEverson Griffen10.5
InterceptionsTerence Newman3
Forced fumblesAnthony Barr3

Source: Minnesota Vikings' official website[40]

League rankings

[edit]
CategoryTotal yardsYards per gameNFL rank
(out of 32)
Passing offense2,928183.031st
Rushing offense2,211138.24th
Total offense5,139321.229th
Passing defense3,759234.912th
Rushing defense1,748109.217th
Total defense5,507344.213th

Source: NFL.com.[41]

Notes

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  1. ^abcThe Vikings traded their third-round selection (76th overall) to theKansas City Chiefs in exchange for Kansas City's third- and sixth-round selections (80th and 193rd overall).[2]
  2. ^abcThe Vikings traded the third-round selection they received fromKansas City (80th overall) to theDetroit Lions in exchange for Detroit's third-round selection and the fifth-round selection they received from Chicago via Denver (88th and 143rd overall).[2]
  3. ^abcThe Vikings traded the fifth-round selection they received fromTampa Bay viaBuffalo (137th overall) to theAtlanta Falcons in exchange for Atlanta's fifth- and sixth-round selections (146th and 185th overall).[2]
  4. ^abcThe Vikings traded their sixth-round selection (187th overall) and QBMatt Cassel to theBuffalo Bills in exchange for the fifth-round selection Buffalo received fromTampa Bay (137th overall) and a2016 seventh-round selection (240th overall).[3]
  5. ^abcThe Vikings traded their fifth-round selection (149th overall) to theMiami Dolphins in exchange for the seventh-round selection Miami received fromSan Francisco (232nd overall) and WRMike Wallace.[4]

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