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1986 Minnesota Vikings season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamMinnesota Vikings
year1986
record9–7
division_place2nd NFC Central
coachJerry Burns
general managerMike Lynn
stadiumMetrodome
playoffs*Did not qualify*
pro bowlersS Joey Browner
TE Steve Jordan
QB Tommy Kramer
AP All-prosQB Tommy Kramer (2nd team)
uniformFile:Vikings1975-86.png
shortnavlinkVikings seasons

TE Steve Jordan QB Tommy Kramer | AP All-pros = QB Tommy Kramer (2nd team) The 1986 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 26th season in the National Football League, and their first with former offensive coordinator Jerry Burns as head coach, following the departure of Bud Grant at the end of the previous season.

Although the Vikings finished with a 9–7 record (a two-game improvement from their 7–9 record from 1985) for their first winning season in a full 16-game season since 1980, they missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.

Offseason

1986 draft

Main article: 1986 NFL draft

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***Traded to the [San Diego Chargers](1986-san-diego-chargers-season)***
Gerald RobinsonDefensive end[Auburn](1985-auburn-tigers-football-team)From [Packers](1986-green-bay-packers-season), via [Chargers](1986-san-diego-chargers-season)
***Traded to the [Miami Dolphins](1986-miami-dolphins-season)***
***Traded to the [New York Giants](1986-new-york-giants-season)***From [Chargers](1986-san-diego-chargers-season)
***Traded to the [New York Giants](1986-new-york-giants-season)***From [Raiders](1986-los-angeles-raiders-season)
***Traded to the [San Diego Chargers](1986-san-diego-chargers-season)***
Joe PhillipsDefensive tackle[SMU](1985-smu-mustangs-football-team)
Hassan JonesWide receiver[Florida State](1985-florida-state-seminoles-football-team)
Thomas RooksRunning back[Illinois](1985-illinois-fighting-illini-football-team)
Carl HiltonTight end[Houston](1985-houston-cougars-football-team)
Gary ShippangOffensive tackleWest Chester
Mike SlatonCornerbackSouth Dakota
Joe CormierWide receiver[USC](1985-usc-trojans-football-team)
John ArmstrongWide receiver[Richmond](1985-richmond-spiders-football-team)
Jesse SolomonLinebacker[Florida State](1985-florida-state-seminoles-football-team)

Notes:

Staff

  • President – Max Winter
  • General manager – Mike Lynn
  • Administrative assistant – Bob Hollway
  • Head coach – Jerry Burns
  • Offensive coordinator – Bob Schnelker
  • Running backs – Marc Trestman
  • Receivers – Dick Rehbein
  • Offensive line – John Michels
  • Defensive coordinator – Floyd Peters
  • Defensive line – Paul Wiggin
  • Linebackers – Monte Kiffin
  • Defensive backs – Pete Carroll
  • Special teams/ Tight ends coach – Tom Batta

Roster

Preseason

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueAttendance1234
August 9[Miami Dolphins](1986-miami-dolphins-season)**W** 30–161–0Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome52,865
August 16[Denver Broncos](1986-denver-broncos-season)**W** 29–272–0Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome53,193
August 22at [Seattle Seahawks](1986-seattle-seahawks-season)**L** 17–272–1Kingdome57,730
August 30at [Indianapolis Colts](1986-indianapolis-colts-season)**W** 23–20 (OT)3–1Hoosier Dome57,969

Regular season

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueAttendance12345678910111213141516
September 7[Detroit Lions](1986-detroit-lions-season)**L** 10–130–1Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome54,851
September 14at [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1986-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)**W** 23–101–1Tampa Stadium34,579
September 21[Pittsburgh Steelers](1986-pittsburgh-steelers-season)**W** 31–72–1Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome56,795
September 28[Green Bay Packers](1986-green-bay-packers-season)**W** 42–73–1Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome60,478
October 5at [Chicago Bears](1986-chicago-bears-season)**L** 0–233–2Soldier Field63,921
October 12at [San Francisco 49ers](1986-san-francisco-49ers-season)**W** 27–24 (OT)4–2Candlestick Park58,637
October 19Chicago Bears**W** 23–75–2Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome62,851
October 26[Cleveland Browns](1986-cleveland-browns-season)**L** 20–235–3Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome59,133
November 2at [Washington Redskins](1986-washington-redskins-season)**L** 38–44 (OT)5–4Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium51,928
November 9at Detroit Lions**W** 24–106–4Silverdome53,725
November 16[New York Giants](1986-new-york-giants-season)**L** 20–226–5Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome62,003
November 23at [Cincinnati Bengals](1986-cincinnati-bengals-season)**L** 20–246–6Riverfront Stadium53,003
November 30Tampa Bay Buccaneers**W** 45–137–6Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome56,235
December 7at Green Bay Packers**W** 32–68–6Lambeau Field47,637
December 14at [Houston Oilers](1986-houston-oilers-season)**L** 10–238–7Astrodome32,738
December 21[New Orleans Saints](1986-new-orleans-saints-season)**W** 33–179–7Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome51,209

Game summaries

Week 1: vs Detroit Lions

First quarter

  • MIN – Chuck Nelson 35-yard field goal, 3:38. Vikings 3–0. Second quarter
  • DET – James Jones 2-yard run (Eddie Murray kick), 1:56. Lions 7–3. Third quarter
  • DET – Eddie Murray 33-yard field goal, 2:01. Lions 10–3. Fourth quarter
  • DET – Eddie Murray 44-yard field goal, 9:05. Lions 13–3.
  • MIN – Jim Gustafson 5-yard pass from Tommy Kramer (Chuck Nelson kick), 0:03. Lions 13–10. Top passers
  • DET – Eric Hipple – 8/15, 95 yards, INT
  • MIN – Tommy Kramer – 21/38, 223 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • DET – James Jones – 36 rushes, 174 yards, TD
  • MIN – Darrin Nelson – 11 rushes, 58 yards Top receivers
  • DET – Leonard Thompson – 3 receptions, 40 yards
  • MIN – Darrin Nelson – 6 receptions, 74 yards

Week 8: vs Cleveland Browns

First quarter

  • MIN – Chuck Nelson 33-yard field goal, 6:55. Vikings 3–0.
  • CLE – Matt Bahr 52-yard field goal, 3:16. Tie 3–3. Second quarter
  • MIN – Darrin Nelson 5-yard run (Chuck Nelson kick), 5:00. Vikings 10–3.
  • MIN – Anthony Carter 8-yard pass from Tommy Kramer (Chuck Nelson kick), 0:24. Vikings 17–3. Third quarter
  • CLE – Felix Wright 30-yard blocked punt return (Matt Bahr kick), 12:40. Vikings 17–10.
  • MIN – Chuck Nelson 32-yard field goal, 3:29. Vikings 20–10. Fourth quarter
  • CLE – Matt Bahr 19-yard field goal, 13:13. Vikings 20–13.
  • CLE – Curtis Dickey 17-yard run (Matt Bahr kick), 3:23. Tie 20–20.
  • CLE – Matt Bahr 22-yard field goal, 1:46. Browns 23–20. Top passers
  • CLE – Bernie Kosar – 9/18, 101 yards, TD
  • MIN – Tommy Kramer – 18/35, 261 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • CLE – Curtis Dickey – 19 rushes, 106 yards, TD
  • MIN – Darrin Nelson – 22 rushes, 118 yards, TD Top receivers
  • CLE – Reggie Langhorne – 2 receptions, 37 yards
  • MIN – Allen Rice – 4 receptions, 71 yards

Standings

Statistics

Team leaders

Minnesota Vikingsyear=1986border=2}}"CategoryMinnesota Vikingsyear=1986border=2}}"Player(s)Minnesota Vikingsyear=1986border=2}}"Value
Passing yardsTommy Kramer3,000
Passing touchdownsTommy Kramer24
Rushing yardsDarrin Nelson793
Rushing touchdownsTed Brown Darrin Nelson4
Receiving yardsSteve Jordan859
Receiving touchdownsAnthony Carter7
PointsChuck Nelson110
Kickoff return yardsRufus Bess705
Punt return yardsRufus Bess162
TacklesJesse Solomon96
SacksKeith Millard10.5
InterceptionsIssiac Holt8
Forced fumblesChris Doleman2

League rankings

Minnesota Vikingsyear=1986border=2}}"CategoryMinnesota Vikingsyear=1986border=2}}"Total yardsMinnesota Vikingsyear=1986border=2}}"Yards per gameMinnesota Vikingsyear=1986border=2}}"NFL rank
(out of 28)Total offense5,651353.24thTotal defense5,012313.311th
Passing offense3,913244.65th
Rushing offense1,738108.616th
Passing defense3,216201.013th
Rushing defense1,796112.313th

Awards and records

  • On August 2, Fran Tarkenton was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. He was the first player inducted who was primarily a Minnesota Viking during his career.
  • Tommy Kramer, the NFL passer rating leader, was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year by Pro Football Weekly.

References

References

  1. "2010 Minnesota Vikings Media Guide".
  2. "1986 Minnesota Vikings (NFL) - Pro Football Archives".
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