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1994 Minnesota Vikings season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Minnesota Vikings |
| year | 1994 |
| record | 10–6 |
| division_place | 1st NFC Central |
| coach | Dennis Green |
| stadium | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome |
| playoffs | Lost [Wild Card Playoffs](1994-95-nfl-playoffs) |
| (vs. [Bears](1994-chicago-bears-season)) 18–35 | |
| pro bowlers | WR Cris Carter |
| LB Jack Del Rio | |
| G Randall McDaniel | |
| QB Warren Moon | |
| DT John Randle | |
| K Fuad Reveiz | |
| AP All-pros | WR Cris Carter (1st team) |
| G Randall McDaniel (1st team) | |
| DT John Randle (1st team) | |
| K Fuad Reveiz (2nd team) | |
| uniform | File:Vikings1994.png |
| shortnavlink | Vikings seasons |
(vs. Bears) 18–35 LB Jack Del Rio G Randall McDaniel QB Warren Moon DT John Randle K Fuad Reveiz | AP All-pros = WR Cris Carter (1st team) G Randall McDaniel (1st team) DT John Randle (1st team) K Fuad Reveiz (2nd team) The 1994 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 34th in the National Football League (NFL) and their third under head coach Dennis Green. The team finished with a 10–6 record and reached the playoffs for a third straight season, but also failed to make it out of the wild-card round for the third year in a row, losing 35–18 to their division rival Chicago Bears.
Offseason
| Additions | Subtractions | |
|---|---|---|
| QB Warren Moon (Oilers) | ||
| RB Amp Lee (49ers) | ||
| T Chris Hinton (Falcons) | ||
1994 draft
Main article: 1994 NFL draft
| Pro Bowler |
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| Minnesota Vikings | year=1994 | border=2}}" | 1994 Minnesota Vikings Draft | Minnesota Vikings | year=1994 | border=2}}" | Draft order | Minnesota Vikings | year=1994 | border=2}}" | Player name | Minnesota Vikings | year=1994 | border=2}}" | Position | Minnesota Vikings | year=1994 | border=2}}" | College | Minnesota Vikings | year=1994 | border=2}}" | Notes | Minnesota Vikings | year=1994 | border=2}}" | Round | Minnesota Vikings | year=1994 | border=2}}" | Selection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | Dewayne Washington | Cornerback | [NC State](1993-nc-state-wolfpack-football-team) | From [Broncos](1994-denver-broncos-season) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19 | Todd Steussie | Offensive tackle | [California](1993-california-golden-bears-football-team) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 40 | David Palmer | Wide receiver | [Alabama](1993-alabama-crimson-tide-football-team) | From [Browns](1994-cleveland-browns-season), via [Eagles](1994-philadelphia-eagles-season) and [Falcons](1994-atlanta-falcons-season) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 45 | ***Traded to the [Atlanta Falcons](1994-atlanta-falcons-season)*** | Compensatory pick | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 52 | ***Traded to the [Los Angeles Raiders](1994-los-angeles-raiders-season)*** | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 55 | Fernando Smith | Defensive end | [Jackson State](1993-jackson-state-tigers-football-team) | From [Raiders](1994-los-angeles-raiders-season) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 88 | ***Traded to the [Pittsburgh Steelers](1994-pittsburgh-steelers-season)***{{efn-ua | name=Steelers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 119 | ***Traded to the [Houston Oilers](1994-houston-oilers-season)*** | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 125 | Mike Wells | Defensive tackle | [Iowa](1993-iowa-hawkeyes-football-team) | From [Raiders](1994-los-angeles-raiders-season) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | 134 | Shelly Hammonds | Defensive back | [Penn State](1993-penn-state-nittany-lions-football-team) | From [Redskins](1994-washington-redskins-season) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 151 | ***Traded to the [Kansas City Chiefs](1994-kansas-city-chiefs-season)*** | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 179 | Andrew Jordan | Tight end | Western Carolina | From [Broncos](1994-denver-broncos-season) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 180 | ***Traded to the [Pittsburgh Steelers](1994-pittsburgh-steelers-season)*** | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | 211 | Pete Bercich | Linebacker | [Notre Dame](1993-notre-dame-fighting-irish-football-team) |
Notes:
| Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Carter | Fullback | [Minnesota](1993-minnesota-golden-gophers-football-team) |
| Robert Griffith | Safety | [San Diego State](1993-san-diego-state-aztecs-football-team) |
Staff
- Chairman of the board – John Skoglund
- President/chief executive officer – Roger Headrick
- Head coach – Dennis Green
- Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks – Brian Billick
- Running backs – Tyrone Willingham
- Receivers – Jerry Rhome
- Offensive line – Keith Rowen
- Assistant offensive line – Chris Foerster
- Offensive assistant – Carl Hargrave
- Defensive coordinator – Tony Dungy
- Defensive line – John Teerlinck
- Inside linebackers – Monte Kiffin
- Outside linebackers – Trent Walters
- Defensive backs – Richard Solomon
- Special teams – Gary Zauner
- Strength and conditioning – Steve Wetzel
- Strength and conditioning assistant – Mike Wolf
Roster
Preseason
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Attendance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 31 | at [Dallas Cowboys](1994-dallas-cowboys-season) | **L** 9–17 | 0–1 | Texas Stadium | 59,062 | |
| 2 | August 7 | [Kansas City Chiefs](1994-kansas-city-chiefs-season) | **W** 17–9 | 1–1 | Tokyo Dome (Tokyo, Japan) | 49,555 | **American Bowl** |
| 3 | August 13 | [New Orleans Saints](1994-new-orleans-saints-season) | **W** 21–17 | 2–1 | Metrodome | 46,067 | |
| 4 | August 20 | at [Seattle Seahawks](1994-seattle-seahawks-season) | **L** 19–30 | 2–2 | Husky Stadium | 45,797 | |
| 5 | August 26 | [Miami Dolphins](1994-miami-dolphins-season) | **W** 31–16 | 3–2 | Metrodome | 46,933 |
Regular season
Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 4 | at [Green Bay Packers](1994-green-bay-packers-season) | **L** 16–10 | 0–1 | Lambeau Field | 59,487 |
| 2 | September 11 | [Detroit Lions](1994-detroit-lions-season) | **W** 10–3 | 1–1 | Metrodome | 57,349 |
| 3 | September 18 | at [Chicago Bears](1994-chicago-bears-season) | **W** 42–14 | 2–1 | Soldier Field | 61,073 |
| 4 | September 25 | [Miami Dolphins](1994-miami-dolphins-season) | **W** 38–35 | 3–1 | Metrodome | 64,035 |
| 5 | October 2 | at [Arizona Cardinals](1994-arizona-cardinals-season) | **L** 17–7 | 3–2 | Sun Devil Stadium | 67,950 |
| 6 | October 10 | at [New York Giants](1994-new-york-giants-season) | **W** 27–10 | 4–2 | Giants Stadium | 77,294 |
| 7 | *Bye* | |||||
| 8 | October 20 | Green Bay Packers | **W** 13–10 (OT) | 5–2 | Metrodome | 63,041 |
| 9 | October 30 | at [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1994-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season) | **W** 36–13 | 6–2 | Tampa Stadium | 42,110 |
| 10 | November 6 | [New Orleans Saints](1994-new-orleans-saints-season) | **W** 21–20 | 7–2 | Metrodome | 57,564 |
| 11 | November 13 | at [New England Patriots](1994-new-england-patriots-season) | **L** 26–20 (OT) | 7–3 | Foxboro Stadium | 58,382 |
| 12 | November 20 | [New York Jets](1994-new-york-jets-season) | **L** 31–21 | 7–4 | Metrodome | 60,687 |
| 13 | November 27 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | **L** 20–17 (OT) | 7–5 | Metrodome | 47,259 |
| 14 | December 1 | Chicago Bears | **W** 33–27 (OT) | 8–5 | Metrodome | 61,483 |
| 15 | December 11 | at [Buffalo Bills](1994-buffalo-bills-season) | **W** 21–17 | 9–5 | Rich Stadium | 66,501 |
| 16 | December 17 | at Detroit Lions | **L** 41–19 | 9–6 | Silverdome | 73,881 |
| 17 | December 26 | [San Francisco 49ers](1994-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **W** 21–14 | 10–6 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 63,326 |
Game summaries
Week 13: vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
First quarter
- TB – Errict Rhett 1-yard run (Michael Husted kick), 11:14. ''Buccaneers 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 6 yards, 1:26.''''' Second quarter
- MIN – Fuad Reveiz 23-yard field goal, 13:36. ''Buccaneers 7–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 61 yards, 6:10.'''''
- MIN – Fuad Reveiz 21-yard field goal, 8:16. ''Buccaneers 7–6. '''Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 2:58.'''''
- TB – Courtney Hawkins 14-yard pass from Craig Erickson (Michael Husted kick), 5:13. ''Buccaneers 14–6. '''Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 3:03.'''''
- MIN – Fuad Reveiz 51-yard field goal, 0:33. ''Buccaneers 14–9. '''Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 2:41.''''' Third quarter
- No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
- TB – Michael Husted 27-yard field goal, 5:24. ''Buccaneers 17–9. '''Drive: 14 plays, 86 yards, 7:58.'''''
- MIN – Qadry Ismail 40-yard pass from Warren Moon (Warren Moon–Cris Carter pass), 1:27. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 3 plays, 52 yards, 0:31.''''' Overtime
- TB – Michael Husted 22-yard field goal, 12:52. ''Buccaneers 20–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 2:08.''''' Top passers
- TB – Craig Erickson – 20/38, 254 yards, TD, INT
- MIN – Warren Moon – 24/46, 286 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
- TB – Errict Rhett – 24 rushes, 55 yards, TD
- MIN – Terry Allen – 16 rushes, 54 yards Top receivers
- TB – Courtney Hawkins – 6 receptions, 80 yards, TD
- MIN – Qadry Ismail – 6 receptions, 101 yards, TD
Standings
Postseason
Game summaries
NFC Wild Card Playoffs: vs. (#6) Chicago Bears
First quarter
- MIN – Fuad Reveiz 29-yard field goal, 8:01. ''Vikings 3–0. '''4 plays, −6 yards, 1:20.''''' Second quarter
- CHI – Lewis Tillman 1-yard run (Kevin Butler kick), 11:46. ''Bears 7–3. '''Drive: 16 plays, 80 yards, 8:51.'''''
- CHI – Keith Jennings 9-yard pass from Steve Walsh (Kevin Butler kick), 8:03. ''Bears 14–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 2:02.'''''
- MIN – Cris Carter 4-yard pass from Warren Moon (pass failed), 0:19. ''Bears 14–9. '''Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards, 1:26.''''' Third quarter
- CHI – Raymont Harris 29-yard run (Kevin Butler kick), 12:57. ''Bears 21–9. '''Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:03.'''''
- MIN – Fuad Reveiz 48-yard field goal, 0:05. ''Bears 21–12. '''Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 0:54.''''' Fourth quarter
- CHI – Jeff Graham 21-yard pass from Steve Walsh (Kevin Butler kick), 12:42. ''Bears 28–12. '''Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 2:23.'''''
- MIN – Amp Lee 11-yard pass from Warren Moon (pass failed), 5:36. ''Bears 28–18. '''Drive: 16 plays, 76 yards, 7:06.'''''
- CHI – Kevin Miniefield 48-yard fumble return (Kevin Butler kick), 3:05. Bears 35–18. Top passers
- CHI – Steve Walsh – 15/23, 221 yards, 2 TD, INT
- MIN – Warren Moon – 29/52, 292 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
- CHI – Raymont Harris – 13 rushes, 67 yards, TD
- MIN – Terry Allen – 12 rushes, 27 yards Top receivers
- CHI – Jeff Graham – 4 receptions, 108 yards, TD
- MIN – Amp Lee – 11 receptions, 159 yards, TD The Bears picked off Warren Moon twice while Steve Walsh threw two touchdowns, backs Raymont Harris and Lewis Tillman added rushing scores, and Kevin Miniefield ran back a Vikings fumble for a touchdown.
Statistics
Team leaders
| Minnesota Vikings | year=1994 | border=2}}" | Category | Minnesota Vikings | year=1994 | border=2}}" | Player(s) | Minnesota Vikings | year=1994 | border=2}}" | Value | Receptions | Cris Carter | 122 * | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | Warren Moon | 4,264 | ||||||||||||||
| Passing touchdowns | Warren Moon | 18 | ||||||||||||||
| Rushing yards | Terry Allen | 1,031 | ||||||||||||||
| Rushing touchdowns | Terry Allen | 8 | ||||||||||||||
| Receiving yards | Cris Carter | 1,256 | ||||||||||||||
| Receiving touchdowns | Cris Carter | 7 | ||||||||||||||
| Points | Fuad Reveiz | 132 | ||||||||||||||
| Kickoff return yards | Qadry Ismail | 807 | ||||||||||||||
| Punt return yards | David Palmer | 193 | ||||||||||||||
| Tackles | Jack Del Rio | 128 | ||||||||||||||
| Sacks | John Randle | 13.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Interceptions | Vencie Glenn Anthony Parker | 4 | ||||||||||||||
| Forced fumbles | John Randle | 3 |
- Vikings single season record (tie).
League rankings
| Minnesota Vikings | year=1994 | border=2}}" | Category | Minnesota Vikings | year=1994 | border=2}}" | Total yards | Minnesota Vikings | year=1994 | border=2}}" | Yards per game | Minnesota Vikings | year=1994 | border=2}}" | NFL rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (out of 28) | Total offense | 5,848 | 365.5 | 3rd | Total defense | 4,742 | 296.4 | 5th | |||||||
| Passing offense | 4,324 | 270.2 | 3rd | ||||||||||||
| Rushing offense | 1,524 | 95.2 | 20th | ||||||||||||
| Passing defense | 3,652 | 228.2 | 21st | ||||||||||||
| Rushing defense | 1,090 | 68.1 | 1st |
Awards and honors
- Cris Carter, Led NFL in receptions
- Cris Carter, All-Pro selection
- Cris Carter, Pro Bowl selection
- Warren Moon, Pro Bowl selection 1994
- Warren Moon, NFL leader, passing yards, (4,264)
Milestones
- Cris Carter, 100 reception season (Carter finished the season with 122 receptions)
- Warren Moon, 3rd 4,000-yard passing season
- Warren Moon, 5th 400-yard passing game (November 6)
- Warren Moon, 6th 400-yard passing game (November 20)
References
References
- "2009 Minnesota Vikings Media Guide".
- "1994 Minnesota Vikings (NFL) – Pro Football Archives".
- NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York, NY, {{ISBN. 0-7611-2480-2, p. 440
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