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1992 Minnesota Vikings season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Minnesota Vikings |
| year | 1992 |
| record | 11–5 |
| division_place | 1st NFC Central |
| coach | Dennis Green |
| stadium | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome |
| playoffs | Lost [Wild Card Playoffs](1992-93-nfl-playoffs) |
| (vs. [Redskins](1992-washington-redskins-season)) 7–24 | |
| pro bowlers | DE Chris Doleman |
| G Randall McDaniel | |
| CB Audray McMillian | |
| S Todd Scott | |
| DT Henry Thomas | |
| T Gary Zimmerman | |
| AP All-pros | DE Chris Doleman (1st team) |
| G Randall McDaniel (1st team) | |
| CB Audray McMillian (1st team) | |
| uniform | File:Vikings1991-92.png |
| shortnavlink | Vikings seasons |
(vs. Redskins) 7–24 G Randall McDaniel CB Audray McMillian S Todd Scott DT Henry Thomas T Gary Zimmerman | AP All-pros = DE Chris Doleman (1st team) G Randall McDaniel (1st team) CB Audray McMillian (1st team) The 1992 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 32nd in the National Football League (NFL), and their first under head coach Dennis Green. They finished with an 11–5 record to claim the NFC Central division title and returned to the playoffs after a two-year absence. They met the defending Super Bowl champion Washington Redskins in the wildcard round, the teams' first playoff meeting since victory for the Redskins in the 1987 NFC Championship game; the Redskins won again this time, 24–7.
Minnesota's starting quarterbacks were Rich Gannon, who went 8–4 in 12 starts, and Sean Salisbury, who won three of his four starts. The team's leading rusher was Terry Allen, who ran for 1,201 yards. Receivers Cris Carter and Anthony Carter led the team with 681 and 580 receiving yards, respectively.
Offseason
On January 10, 1992, Dennis Green was named the fifth head coach in franchise history.
| Additions | Subtractions | |
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| RB Roger Craig (Raiders) | ||
| LB Jack Del Rio (Cowboys) | ||
1992 draft
Main article: 1992 NFL draft
| Pro Bowler |
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| Minnesota Vikings | year=1992 | border=2}}" | 1992 Minnesota Vikings Draft | Minnesota Vikings | year=1992 | border=2}}" | Draft order | Minnesota Vikings | year=1992 | border=2}}" | Player name | Minnesota Vikings | year=1992 | border=2}}" | Position | Minnesota Vikings | year=1992 | border=2}}" | College | Minnesota Vikings | year=1992 | border=2}}" | Notes | Minnesota Vikings | year=1992 | border=2}}" | Round | Minnesota Vikings | year=1992 | border=2}}" | Selection | 1 | 13 | 2 | 39 | 40 | 3 | 71 | 4 | 98 | 5 | 125 | 6 | 152 | 7 | 183 | 8 | 210 | 9 | 227 | 237 | 10 | 264 | 11 | 295 | 12 | 322 | ||||||||||||
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| ***Traded to the [Dallas Cowboys](1992-dallas-cowboys-season)*** | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Robert Harris | Defensive end | [Southern](1991-southern-jaguars-football-team) | From [Seahawks](1992-seattle-seahawks-season) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ***Traded to the [Dallas Cowboys](1992-dallas-cowboys-season)*** | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ***Traded to the [Dallas Cowboys](1992-dallas-cowboys-season)*** | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roy Barker | Defensive tackle | [North Carolina](1991-north-carolina-tar-heels-football-team) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ed McDaniel | Linebacker | [Clemson](1991-clemson-tigers-football-team) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mike Gaddis | Running back | [Oklahoma](1991-oklahoma-sooners-football-team) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| David Wilson | Defensive back | [California](1991-california-golden-bears-football-team) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Luke Fisher | Tight end | [East Carolina](1991-east-carolina-pirates-football-team) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brad Johnson | Quarterback | [Florida State](1991-florida-state-seminoles-football-team) | From [Buccaneers](1992-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ronnie West | Wide receiver | [Pittsburg State](1991-pittsburg-state-gorillas-football-team) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brad Culpepper | Defensive tackle | [Florida](1991-florida-gators-football-team) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chuck Evans | Running back | Clark Atlanta | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joe Randolph | Wide receiver | Elon |
Notes:
Undrafted free agents
| Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Anderson | Placekicker | Houston |
| Brian Dahl | Linebacker | Morehead State (MN) |
| John Jett | Punter | East Carolina |
| Ed Sutter | Linebacker | Northwestern |
Staff
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Chairman of the Board – John Skoglund
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President/Chief Executive Officer – Roger Headrick
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Head Coach – Dennis Green
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Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks – Jack Burns
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Running backs – Tyrone Willingham
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Receivers – Tom Moore
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Tight ends – Brian Billick
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Offensive line – John Michels
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Defensive coordinator – Tony Dungy
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Defensive line – John Teerlinck
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Inside linebackers – Monte Kiffin
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Outside linebackers – Richard Solomon
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Secondary – Willie Shaw
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Special teams – Tom Batta
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Strength and conditioning – Steve Wetzel
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Strength and conditioning assistant – Mike Wolf
Roster
- Reggie Rutland CB
Preseason
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Attendance | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 8 | [Buffalo Bills](1992-buffalo-bills-season) | **W** 24–3 | 1–0 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 36,603 | |||||
| August 15 | [Kansas City Chiefs](1992-kansas-city-chiefs-season) | **W** 30–0 | 2–0 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 38,132 | |||||
| August 24 | at [Cleveland Browns](1992-cleveland-browns-season) | **W** 56–3 | 3–0 | Cleveland Stadium | 35,755 | |||||
| August 29 | at [Washington Redskins](1992-washington-redskins-season) | **W** 30–0 | 4–0 | RFK Stadium | 55,855 |
Regular season
Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Attendance | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
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| September 6 | at **[Green Bay Packers](1992-green-bay-packers-season)** | **W** 23–20 (OT) | 1–0 | Lambeau Field | 58,617 | ||||||||||||||||||
| September 13 | at **[Detroit Lions](1992-detroit-lions-season)** | **L** 31–17 | 1–1 | Silverdome | 57,519 | ||||||||||||||||||
| September 20 | **[Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1992-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)** | **W** 26–20 | 2–1 | Metrodome | 48,113 | ||||||||||||||||||
| September 27 | at [Cincinnati Bengals](1992-cincinnati-bengals-season) | **W** 42–7 | 3–1 | Riverfront Stadium | 53,847 | ||||||||||||||||||
| October 4 | **[Chicago Bears](1992-chicago-bears-season)** | **W** 21–20 | 4–1 | Metrodome | 60,992 | ||||||||||||||||||
| *Bye* | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 15 | **Detroit Lions** | **W** 31–14 | 5–1 | Metrodome | 52,816 | ||||||||||||||||||
| October 25 | [Washington Redskins](1992-washington-redskins-season) | **L** 15–13 | 5–2 | Metrodome | 59,098 | ||||||||||||||||||
| November 2 | at **Chicago Bears** | **W** 38–10 | 6–2 | Soldier Field | 61,257 | ||||||||||||||||||
| November 8 | at **Tampa Bay Buccaneers** | **W** 35–7 | 7–2 | Tampa Stadium | 49,095 | ||||||||||||||||||
| November 15 | [Houston Oilers](1992-houston-oilers-season) | **L** 17–13 | 7–3 | Metrodome | 56,726 | ||||||||||||||||||
| November 22 | [Cleveland Browns](1992-cleveland-browns-season) | **W** 17–13 | 8–3 | Metrodome | 53,323 | ||||||||||||||||||
| November 29 | at [Los Angeles Rams](1992-los-angeles-rams-season) | **W** 31–17 | 9–3 | Anaheim Stadium | 54,831 | ||||||||||||||||||
| December 6 | at [Philadelphia Eagles](1992-philadelphia-eagles-season) | **L** 28–17 | 9–4 | Veterans Stadium | 65,280 | ||||||||||||||||||
| December 13 | [San Francisco 49ers](1992-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **L** 20–17 | 9–5 | Metrodome | 60,685 | ||||||||||||||||||
| December 20 | at [Pittsburgh Steelers](1992-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | **W** 6–3 | 10–5 | Three Rivers Stadium | 53,613 | ||||||||||||||||||
| December 27 | **Green Bay Packers** | **W** 27–7 | 11–5 | Metrodome | 61,461 |
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Standings
Postseason
Game summaries
NFC Wild Card Round: vs (#6) Washington Redskins
First quarter
- MIN – Terry Allen 1-yard run (Fuad Reveiz kick), 10:05. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 4:55.'''''
- WAS – Chip Lohmiller 44-yard field goal, 0:53. ''Vikings 7–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:29.''''' Second quarter
- WAS – Earnest Byner 3-yard run (Chip Lohmiller kick), 9:23. ''Redskins 10–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 1:42.'''''
- WAS – Brian Mitchell 8-yard run (Chip Lohmiller kick), 1:56. ''Redskins 17–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 86 yards, 5:07.''''' Third quarter
- WAS – Gary Clark 24-yard pass from Mark Rypien (Chip Lohmiller kick), 0:17. ''Redskins 24–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 6:12.''''' Fourth quarter
- No scoring plays. Top passers
- WAS – Mark Rypien – 16/24, 172 yards, TD, INT
- MIN – Sean Salisbury – 6/20, 113 yards, 2 INT Top rushers
- WAS – Brian Mitchell – 16 rushes, 109 yards, TD
- MIN – Terry Allen – 10 rushes, 48 yards, TD Top receivers
- WAS – Gary Clark – 6 receptions, 91 yards, TD
- MIN – Cris Carter – 3 receptions, 77 yards
This was the first postseason game the Vikings lost in the Metrodome.
Statistics
Team leaders
| Minnesota Vikings | year=1992 | border=2}}" | Category | Minnesota Vikings | year=1992 | border=2}}" | Player(s) | Minnesota Vikings | year=1992 | border=2}}" | Value |
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| Passing yards | Rich Gannon | 1,905 | |||||||||
| Passing touchdowns | Rich Gannon | 12 | |||||||||
| Rushing yards | Terry Allen | 1,201 | |||||||||
| Rushing touchdowns | Terry Allen | 13 | |||||||||
| Receiving yards | Cris Carter | 681 | |||||||||
| Receiving touchdowns | Cris Carter | 6 | |||||||||
| Points | Fuad Reveiz | 102 | |||||||||
| Kickoff return yards | Darrin Nelson | 626 | |||||||||
| Punt return yards | Anthony Parker | 336 | |||||||||
| Tackles | Jack Del Rio | 153 | |||||||||
| Sacks | Chris Doleman | 14.5 | |||||||||
| Interceptions | Audray McMillian | 8 | |||||||||
| Forced fumbles | Chris Doleman | 6 |
League rankings
| Minnesota Vikings | year=1992 | border=2}}" | Category | Minnesota Vikings | year=1992 | border=2}}" | Total yards | Minnesota Vikings | year=1992 | border=2}}" | Yards per game | Minnesota Vikings | year=1992 | border=2}}" | NFL rank |
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| (out of 28) | Total offense | 4,899 | 306.2 | 11th | Total defense | 4,515 | 282.2 | 8th | |||||||
| Passing offense | 2,869 | 179.3 | 18th | ||||||||||||
| Rushing offense | 2,030 | 126.9 | 7th | ||||||||||||
| Passing defense | 2,782 | 173.9 | 7th | ||||||||||||
| Rushing defense | 1,733 | 108.3 | 14th |
Awards and records
- Audrey MacMillan, NFL leader, interceptions (8)
References
References
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/1992.htm 1992 Minnesota Vikings] at Pro-Football-Reference.com
- NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York, NY, {{ISBN. 0-7611-2480-2, p.108
- "2009 Minnesota Vikings Media Guide".
- "1992 Minnesota Vikings (NFL) - Pro Football Archives".
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