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1993 Minnesota Vikings season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamMinnesota Vikings
year1993
record9–7
division_place2nd NFC Central
coachDennis Green
general managerJeff Diamond
ownerRoger Headrick
stadiumHubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
playoffsLost [Wild Card Playoffs](1993-94-nfl-playoffs)
(at [Giants](1993-new-york-giants-season)) 10–17
pro bowlersWR Cris Carter
DE Chris Doleman
G Randall McDaniel
DT John Randle
AP All-prosG Randall McDaniel (1st team)
DT John Randle (1st team)
DE Chris Doleman (2nd team)
DT Henry Thomas (2nd team)
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(at Giants) 10–17 DE Chris Doleman G Randall McDaniel DT John Randle | AP All-pros = G Randall McDaniel (1st team) DT John Randle (1st team) DE Chris Doleman (2nd team) DT Henry Thomas (2nd team) The 1993 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 33rd in the National Football League (NFL), and their second under head coach Dennis Green. The Vikings failed to match their 11–5 record from the previous season, finishing at 9–7. They finished in second place in the NFC Central to qualify for the playoffs, but lost 17–10 to the New York Giants in the wildcard round.

Newly acquired Jim McMahon, who was known for helping the Chicago Bears win Super Bowl XX in the 1985 season, was the Vikings starting quarterback for the season. He spent only one year with the team and after the season, the rebuilding Vikings decided not to renew McMahon's contract and he would go on to sign with other teams. The Vikings later acquired Warren Moon for next season.

Cris Carter and John Randle were named to play in the Pro Bowl after the season. It was the first Pro Bowl for both future Hall of Famers. Terry Allen, who had a breakout season the previous year, missed the entire season after tearing his ACL in practice.

Offseason

AdditionsSubtractions
QB Jim McMahon (Eagles)
LB Fred Strickland (Rams)

1993 draft

Main article: 1993 NFL draft

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Robert SmithRunning back[Ohio State](1992-ohio-state-buckeyes-football-team)
Qadry IsmailWide receiver[Syracuse](1992-syracuse-orangemen-football-team)
John GerakGuard[Penn State](1992-penn-state-nittany-lions-football-team)From [Patriots](1993-new-england-patriots-season), via [Raiders](1993-los-angeles-raiders-season) and [Seahawks](1993-seattle-seahawks-season)
Gilbert BrownDefensive tackle[Kansas](1992-kansas-jayhawks-football-team)
Ashley SheppardLinebacker[Clemson](1992-clemson-tigers-football-team)
Everett LindsayOffensive tackle[Ole Miss](1992-ole-miss-rebels-football-team)
***Traded to the [Washington Redskins](1993-washington-redskins-season)***
Gino TorrettaQuarterback[Miami (FL)](1992-miami-hurricanes-football-team)
***Traded to the [San Francisco 49ers](1993-san-francisco-49ers-season)***

Notes:

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionCollege
Ron CarpenterSMiami (OH)
Matt EllerDEBethel (MN)
Eric GulifordWRArizona State
Dave GarnettLBStanford
Shawn JonesSGeorgia Tech
Robert StatenFBJackson State

Staff

  • Chairman of the board – John Skoglund
  • President/chief executive officer – Roger Headrick
  • Head coach – Dennis Green
  • Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks – Jack Burns
  • Running backs – Tyrone Willingham
  • Receivers – Tom Moore
  • Tight ends – Brian Billick
  • Offensive line – John Michels
  • Assistant offensive line – Chris Foerster
  • Defensive coordinator – Tony Dungy
  • Defensive line – John Teerlinck
  • Inside linebackers – Monte Kiffin
  • Outside linebackers – Richard Solomon
  • Secondary – Willie Shaw
  • Special teams – Tom Batta
  • Strength and conditioning – Steve Wetzel
  • Strength and conditioning assistant – Mike Wolf

Roster

Preseason

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueAttendanceNotes12345
August 1at [Dallas Cowboys](1993-dallas-cowboys-season)**W** 13–71–0Texas Stadium60,010
August 7[Buffalo Bills](1993-buffalo-bills-season)**W** 20–62–0Olympiastadion, Berlin67,132**American Bowl**
August 14[Seattle Seahawks](1993-seattle-seahawks-season)**W** 23–103–0Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome42,240
August 21at [Kansas City Chiefs](1993-kansas-city-chiefs-season)**L** 20–273–1Arrowhead Stadium73,080
August 26[Pittsburgh Steelers](1993-pittsburgh-steelers-season)**W** 30–134–1Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome41,512

Regular season

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueAttendance123456789101112131415161718
September 5at [Los Angeles Raiders](1993-los-angeles-raiders-season)**L** 24–70–1Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum44,120
September 12**[Chicago Bears](1993-chicago-bears-season)****W** 10–71–1Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome57,921
*Bye*
September 26**[Green Bay Packers](1993-green-bay-packers-season)****W** 15–132–1Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome61,746
October 3at [San Francisco 49ers](1993-san-francisco-49ers-season)**L** 38–192–2Candlestick Park63,071
October 10**[Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1993-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)****W** 15–03–2Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome54,215
*Bye*
October 25at **Chicago Bears****W** 19–124–2Soldier Field64,677
October 31**[Detroit Lions](1993-detroit-lions-season)****L** 30–274–3Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome53,428
November 7[San Diego Chargers](1993-san-diego-chargers-season)**L** 30–174–4Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome55,527
November 14at [Denver Broncos](1993-denver-broncos-season)**W** 26–235–4Mile High Stadium67,329
November 21at **Tampa Bay Buccaneers****L** 23–105–5Tampa Stadium40,848
November 28[New Orleans Saints](1993-new-orleans-saints-season)**L** 17–145–6Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome53,030
December 5at **Detroit Lions****W** 13–06–6Silverdome63,216
December 12[Dallas Cowboys](1993-dallas-cowboys-season)**L** 37–206–7Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome63,321
December 19at **Green Bay Packers****W** 21–177–7Milwaukee County Stadium54,773
December 26[Kansas City Chiefs](1993-kansas-city-chiefs-season)**W** 30–108–7Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome59,236
December 31at [Washington Redskins](1993-washington-redskins-season)**W** 14–99–7Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium42,836

Game summaries

Week 4: vs Green Bay Packers

First quarter

  • GB – Brett Favre 2-yard run (Chris Jacke kick), 6:05. ''Packers 7–0. '''Drive: 14 plays, 85 yards, 8:55.'''''
  • MIN – Fuad Reveiz 35-yard field goal, 1:35. ''Packers 7–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 2:06.''''' Second quarter
  • MIN – Fuad Reveiz 19-yard field goal, 4:31. ''Packers 7–6. '''Drive: 17 plays, 81 yards, 9:41.'''''
  • GB – Chris Jacke 49-yard field goal, 0:03. ''Packers 10–6. '''Drive: 13 plays, 47 yards, 4:28.''''' Third quarter
  • MIN – Fuad Reveiz 29-yard field goal, 10:50. ''Packers 10–9. '''Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards, 4:10.'''''
  • MIN – Fuad Reveiz 51-yard field goal, 5:35. ''Vikings 12–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 2:26.''''' Fourth quarter
  • GB – Chris Jacke 20-yard field goal, 13:48. ''Packers 13–12. '''Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 4:06.'''''
  • MIN – Fuad Reveiz 22-yard field goal, 0:04. ''Vikings 15–13. '''Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 1:49.''''' Top passers
  • GB – Brett Favre – 20/31, 150 yards, 2 INT
  • MIN – Jim McMahon – 18/35, 217 yards Top rushers
  • GB – John Stephens – 8 rushes, 62 yards
  • MIN – Barry Word – 19 rushes, 65 yards Top receivers
  • GB – Edgar Bennett – 6 receptions, 49 yards
  • MIN – Eric Guliford – 1 reception, 45 yards

Standings

Postseason

WeekDateOpponent (seed)ResultRecordVenueAttendanceWild Card
January 9at [New York Giants](1993-new-york-giants-season) (#4)**L** 17–100–1Giants Stadium75,089

Statistics

Team leaders

Minnesota Vikingsyear=1993border=2}}"CategoryMinnesota Vikingsyear=1993border=2}}"Player(s)Minnesota Vikingsyear=1993border=2}}"Value
Passing yardsJim McMahon1,968
Passing touchdownsJim McMahon
Sean Salisbury9
Rushing yardsScottie Graham488
Rushing touchdownsScottie Graham3
Receiving yardsCris Carter1,071
Receiving touchdownsCris Carter9
PointsFuad Reveiz105
Kickoff return yardsQadry Ismail902
Punt return yardsEric Guliford212
TacklesFred Strickland110
SacksChris Doleman
John Randle12.5
InterceptionsVencie Glenn5
Forced fumblesRoy Barker
Chris Doleman
Carlos Jenkins
John Randle3

League rankings

Minnesota Vikingsyear=1993border=2}}"CategoryMinnesota Vikingsyear=1993border=2}}"Total yardsMinnesota Vikingsyear=1993border=2}}"Yards per gameMinnesota Vikingsyear=1993border=2}}"NFL rank
(out of 28)Total offense4,824301.517thTotal defense4,406275.41st
Passing offense3,200200.014th
Rushing offense1,624101.521st
Passing defense2,870179.46th
Rushing defense1,53696.06th

References

References

  1. "2009 Minnesota Vikings Media Guide".
  2. "1993 Minnesota Vikings (NFL) - Pro Football Archives".
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