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1999 Minnesota Vikings season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamMinnesota Vikings
year1999
record10–6
division_place2nd NFC Central
ownerRed McCombs
general_managerTim Connolly
coachDennis Green
stadiumHubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
playoffs**Won [Wild Card Playoffs](1999-2000-nfl-playoffs)**
(vs. [Cowboys](1999-dallas-cowboys-season)) 27–10
Lost [Divisional Playoffs](1999-2000-nfl-playoffs)
(at [Rams](1999-st-louis-rams-season)) 37–49
pro bowlersP Mitch Berger
C Jeff Christy
WR Cris Carter
OG Randall McDaniel
WR Randy Moss
AP All-prosWR Cris Carter (1st team)
P Mitch Berger (2nd team)
S Robert Griffith (2nd team)
uniformFile:Vikings1999.png
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(vs. Cowboys) 27–10 Lost Divisional Playoffs (at Rams) 37–49 C Jeff Christy WR Cris Carter OG Randall McDaniel WR Randy Moss | AP All-pros = WR Cris Carter (1st team) P Mitch Berger (2nd team) S Robert Griffith (2nd team) The 1999 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 39th in the National Football League (NFL). After going a near perfect 15–1 record in 1998, the Vikings began the 1999 season with high expectations of another great season. Randall Cunningham resumed duties again in 1999, but after a struggling 2–4 start to the season, he was benched and Jeff George was given the starting job as quarterback. A notable part of the season is that, before or during the season, a decent amount of contributors (such as Derrick Alexander, Orlando Bobo, and Jerry Ball, and Stalin Colinet) from their dominant 1998 team were lost to the Cleveland Browns "expansion" team.

George finished the season with an 8–2 record, and led the Vikings into the postseason once again, with an overall team record of 10–6 failing to match their record from the 1998 season. Minnesota beat the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card Game 27–10 and faced playoff newcomer Kurt Warner and the St. Louis Rams in the divisional round. The game was a shootout which Minnesota led 17–14 at halftime, but the Rams outscored Minnesota 35 to 20 in the second half to win 49–37. St. Louis would then go on to win Super Bowl XXXIV against the Titans.

Offseason

1999 expansion draft

Main article: 1999 NFL expansion draft

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18Duane ButlerSafety[Cleveland Browns](1999-cleveland-browns-season)
27Orlando BoboGuard

1999 draft

Main article: 1999 NFL draft

Pro Bowler
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Daunte CulpepperQuarterback[UCF](1998-ucf-golden-knights-football-team)From [Redskins](1999-washington-redskins-season)
Dimitrius UnderwoodDefensive end[Michigan State](1998-michigan-state-spartans-football-team)
Jim KleinsasserTight end[North Dakota](1998-north-dakota-fighting-sioux-football-team)From [Steelers](1999-pittsburgh-steelers-season)
***Traded to the [Pittsburgh Steelers](1999-pittsburgh-steelers-season)***
***Traded to the [Pittsburgh Steelers](1999-pittsburgh-steelers-season)***From [Redskins](1999-washington-redskins-season)
***Traded to the [New England Patriots](1999-new-england-patriots-season)***
Kenny WrightCornerback[Northwestern State](1998-northwestern-state-demons-football-team)From [Dolphins](1999-miami-dolphins-season)
Jay HumphreyOffensive tackle[Texas](1998-texas-longhorns-football-team)
***Traded to the [Pittsburgh Steelers](1999-pittsburgh-steelers-season)***
Chris JonesSafety[Clemson](1998-clemson-tigers-football-team)Compensatory pick
Talance SawyerDefensive tackle[UNLV](1998-unlv-rebels-football-team)From [Buccaneers](1999-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season), via [Ravens](1999-baltimore-ravens-season)
Antico DaltonLinebacker[Hampton](1998-hampton-pirates-football-team)
Noel ScarlettDefensive tackleLangston

Notes:

Staff

  • Owner – Red McCombs
  • President – Gary Woods
  • Executive vice president/general manager – Tim Connolly
  • Director of football administration – Rob Brzezinski
  • Head coach – Dennis Green
  • Assistant head coach/defensive backs – Richard Solomon
  • Offensive coordinator – Ray Sherman
  • Quarterbacks – Alex Wood
  • Running backs – Carl Hargrave
  • Wide receivers – Hubbard Alexander
  • Tight ends – Dave Atkins
  • Offensive line – Mike Tice
  • Quality control – Dean Dalton
  • Defensive coordinator – Foge Fazio
  • Defensive line – Andre Patterson
  • Inside linebackers – Tom Olivadotti
  • Outside linebackers – Trent Walters
  • Special teams – Gary Zauner
  • Strength and conditioning – Steve Wetzel
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – John Kasper

Roster

Preseason

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueAttendance
1August 13[New York Giants](1999-new-york-giants-season)**L** 21–360–1Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome63,434
2August 21at [Cleveland Browns](1999-cleveland-browns-season)**W** 24–171–1Cleveland Browns Stadium71,398
3August 26[Philadelphia Eagles](1999-philadelphia-eagles-season)**W** 17–132–1Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome63,387
4September 3at [New York Jets](1999-new-york-jets-season)**L** 17–382–2Giants Stadium76,782

Regular season

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueAttendance1234567891011121314151617
September 12at [Atlanta Falcons](1999-atlanta-falcons-season)**W** 17–141–0Georgia Dome69,555
September 19**[Oakland Raiders](1999-oakland-raiders-season)****L** 17–221–1Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome64,080
September 26at [Green Bay Packers](1999-green-bay-packers-season)**L** 20–231–2Lambeau Field59,868
October 3**[Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1999-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)****W** 21–142–2Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome64,106
October 10**[Chicago Bears](1999-chicago-bears-season)****L** 22–242–3Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome64,107
October 17at [Detroit Lions](1999-detroit-lions-season)**L** 23–252–4Silverdome76,516
October 24**[San Francisco 49ers](1999-san-francisco-49ers-season)****W** 40–163–4Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome64,109
October 31at [Denver Broncos](1999-denver-broncos-season)**W** 23–204–4Mile High Stadium75,021
November 8**[Dallas Cowboys](1999-dallas-cowboys-season)****W** 27–175–4Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome64,111
November 14at [Chicago Bears](1999-chicago-bears-season)**W** 27–24 (OT)6–4Soldier Field61,481
*Bye*
November 28**[San Diego Chargers](1999-san-diego-chargers-season)****W** 35–277–4Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome64,232
December 6at [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1999-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)**L** 17–247–5Raymond James Stadium65,741
December 12at [Kansas City Chiefs](1999-kansas-city-chiefs-season)**L** 28–317–6Arrowhead Stadium78,932
December 20**[Green Bay Packers](1999-green-bay-packers-season)****W** 24–208–6Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome64,203
December 26at [New York Giants](1999-new-york-giants-season)**W** 34–179–6Giants Stadium78,095
January 2**[Detroit Lions](1999-detroit-lions-season)****W** 24–1710–6Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome64,103

Game summaries

Week 1: at Atlanta Falcons

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • MIN – Cris Carter 2-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Gary Anderson kick), 13:54. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 58 yards, 0:00.'''''
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 36-yard field goal, 10:23. ''Vikings 10–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 3 yards, 2:26.'''''
  • MIN – Leroy Hoard 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 1:48. ''Vikings 17–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 4:34.'''''
  • ATL – Chris Calloway 23-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Morten Andersen kick), 0:43. ''Vikings 17–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 1:05.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • ATL – Bob Christian 1-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 13:18. ''Vikings 17–14. '''Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 5:18.''''' Top passers
  • MIN – Randall Cunningham – 22/33, 184 yards, TD
  • ATL – Chris Chandler – 17/30, 258 yards, TD Top rushers
  • MIN – Leroy Hoard – 12 rushes, 50 yards, TD
  • ATL – Jamal Anderson – 16 rushes, 50 yards Top receivers
  • MIN – Cris Carter – 7 receptions, 70 yards, TD
  • ATL – Chris Calloway – 5 receptions, 84 yards, TD

Week 2: vs. Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • MIN – Carlester Crumpler 31-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Gary Anderson kick), 5:03. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:16.''''' Second quarter
  • OAK – Michael Husted 36-yard field goal, 11:34. ''Vikings 7–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 4:04.'''''
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 36-yard field goal, 8:16. ''Vikings 10–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 3:18.'''''
  • OAK – Michael Husted 37-yard field goal, 0:36. ''Vikings 10–6. '''Drive: 9 plays, 30 yards, 2:10.''''' Third quarter
  • OAK – James Jett 9-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Michael Husted kick), 8:55. ''Raiders 13–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 6:05.'''''
  • OAK – Michael Husted 42-yard field goal, 7:01. ''Raiders 16–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:36.'''''
  • OAK – Rich Gannon 5-yard run (pass failed), 1:08. ''Raiders 22–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 4:14.''''' Fourth quarter
  • MIN – Jake Reed 28-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Gary Anderson kick), 14:06. ''Raiders 22–17. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:02.''''' Top passers
  • OAK – Rich Gannon – 21/33, 248 yards, TD
  • MIN – Randall Cunningham – 23/39, 364 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • OAK – Tyrone Wheatley – 18 rushes, 83 yards
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 11 rushes, 24 yards Top receivers
  • OAK – Tim Brown – 9 receptions, 86 yards
  • MIN – Jake Reed – 5 receptions, 100 yards, TD

Week 3: at Green Bay Packers

First quarter

  • MIN – Leroy Hoard 2-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 4:26. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 14 plays, 94 yards, 7:37.''''' Second quarter
  • GB – Ryan Longwell 28-yard field goal, 14:07. ''Vikings 7–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 5:19.'''''
  • GB – Antuan Edwards 26-yard interception return (Ryan Longwell kick), 7:37. Packers 10–7.
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 34-yard field goal, 0:50. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 15 plays, 63 yards, 6:47.''''' Third quarter
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 22-yard field goal, 9:17. ''Vikings 13–10. '''Drive: 13 plays, 61 yards, 5:43.'''''
  • GB – Ryan Longwell 35-yard field goal, 3:05. ''Tied 13–13. '''Drive: 14 plays, 66 yards, 6:12.''''' Fourth quarter
  • GB – Ryan Longwell 34-yard field goal, 4:25. ''Packers 16–13. '''Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 5:47.'''''
  • MIN – Randy Moss 10-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Gary Anderson kick), 1:56. ''Vikings 20–16. '''Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:29.'''''
  • GB – Corey Bradford 23-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 0:12. ''Packers 23–20. '''Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 1:44.''''' Top passers
  • MIN – Randall Cunningham – 18/32, 244 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • GB – Brett Favre – 24/39, 304 yards, TD Top rushers
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 21 rushes, 85 yards
  • GB – Dorsey Levens – 18 rushes, 49 yards Top receivers
  • MIN – Jake Reed – 6 receptions, 108 yards
  • GB – Bill Schroeder – 5 receptions, 85 yards

Week 4: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

First quarter

  • MIN – Randy Moss 61-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Gary Anderson kick), 10:47. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 82 yards, 2:10.'''''
  • MIN – Randy Moss 27-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Gary Anderson kick), 6:50. ''Vikings 14–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 2:41.'''''
  • MIN – Andrew Glover 12-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Gary Anderson kick), 0:22. ''Vikings 21–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 86 yards, 1:59.''''' Second quarter
  • TB – Dave Moore 26-yard pass from Trent Dilfer (Martín Gramática kick), 9:22. ''Vikings 21–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 6:00.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • TB – Reidel Anthony 26-yard pass from Trent Dilfer (Martín Gramática kick), 7:34. ''Vikings 21–14. '''Drive: 5 plays, 72 yards, 2:34.''''' Top passers
  • TB – Trent Dilfer – 25/39, 301 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • MIN – Randall Cunningham – 26/34, 296 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
  • TB – Warrick Dunn – 16 rushes, 49 yards
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 19 rushes, 59 yards Top receivers
  • TB – Reidel Anthony – 7 receptions, 94 yards, TD
  • MIN – Randy Moss – 4 receptions, 120 yards, 2 TD

Week 5: vs. Chicago Bears

First quarter

  • CHI – Sean Harris fumble recovery in the end zone (Jeff Jaeger kick), 9:10. Bears 7–0.
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 26-yard field goal, 3:04. ''Bears 7–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 6:06.''''' Second quarter
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 40-yard field goal, 14:52. ''Bears 7–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 36 yards, 2:04.'''''
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 23-yard field goal, 6:20. ''Vikings 9–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 33 yards, 1:28.'''''
  • CHI – Curtis Conway 30-yard pass from Shane Matthews (Jeff Jaeger kick), 1:13. ''Bears 14–9. '''Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 1:53.'''''
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 26-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Bears 14–12. '''Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 1:13.''''' Third quarter
  • CHI – Marcus Robinson 3-yard pass from Shane Matthews (Jeff Jaeger kick), 7:47. ''Bears 21–12. '''Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 5:03.'''''
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 34-yard field goal, 2:31. ''Bears 21–15. '''Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 5:16.''''' Fourth quarter
  • CHI – Jeff Jaeger 41-yard field goal, 12:21. ''Bears 24–15. '''Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 5:10.'''''
  • MIN – Chris Walsh 18-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Gary Anderson kick), 0:02. ''Bears 24–22. '''Drive: 5 plays, 72 yards, 0:41.''''' Top passers
  • CHI – Shane Matthews – 19/28, 184 yards, 2 TD
  • MIN – Randall Cunningham – 25/47, 309 yards, TD, 3 INT Top rushers
  • CHI – Curtis Enis – 27 rushes, 66 yards
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 12 rushes, 107 yards Top receivers
  • CHI – Marcus Robinson – 8 receptions, 90 yards, TD
  • MIN – Randy Moss – 8 receptions, 122 yards

Week 6: at Detroit Lions

First quarter

  • DET – Terry Fair 41-yard interception return (Jason Hanson kick), 7:17. Lions 7–0.
  • DET – Jason Hanson 20-yard field goal, 1:03. ''Lions 10–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 2:52.''''' Second quarter
  • DET – Jason Hanson 49-yard field goal, 10:06. ''Lions 13–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 27 yards, 2:57.'''''
  • DET – Jason Hanson 29-yard field goal, 6:35. ''Lions 16–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 2:02.'''''
  • DET – Jason Hanson 30-yard field goal, 0:25. ''Lions 19–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, 4:18.''''' Third quarter
  • MIN – Cris Carter 17-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 12:04. ''Lions 19–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:56.'''''
  • MIN – Randy Moss 36-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 9:16. ''Lions 19–14. '''Drive: 1 play, 36 yards, 0:07.''''' Fourth quarter
  • MIN – Leroy Hoard 2-yard run (pass failed), 13:30. ''Vikings 20–19. '''Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 2:43.'''''
  • DET – Jason Hanson 47-yard field goal, 7:06. ''Lions 22–20. '''Drive: 11 plays, 54 yards, 6:24.'''''
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 26-yard field goal, 1:40. ''Vikings 23–22. '''Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 5:26.'''''
  • DET – Jason Hanson 48-yard field goal, 0:07. ''Lions 25–23. '''Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards, 1:33.''''' Top passers
  • MIN – Jeff George – 10/12, 214 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • DET – Gus Frerotte – 15/24, 140 yards Top rushers
  • MIN – Leroy Hoard – 13 rushes, 45 yards, TD
  • DET – Greg Hill – 11 rushes, 67 yards Top receivers
  • MIN – Randy Moss – 10 receptions, 125 yards, TD
  • DET – Johnnie Morton – 8 receptions, 74 yards

Week 7: vs. San Francisco 49ers

First quarter

  • MIN – Leroy Hoard 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 10:30. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 4:30.'''''
  • SF – Wade Richey 22-yard field goal, 2:55. ''Vikings 7–3. '''Drive: 14 plays, 76 yards, 7:35.''''' Second quarter
  • SF – Darnell Walker 71-yard fumble return (Wade Richey kick), 14:42. 49ers 10–7.
  • MIN – Matthew Hatchette 80-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 14:25. ''Vikings 14–10. '''Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:17.'''''
  • SF – Wade Richey 31-yard field goal, 7:38. ''Vikings 14–13. '''Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 2:02.'''''
  • MIN – Andrew Jordan 7-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 1:06. ''Vikings 21–13. '''Drive: 6 plays, 40 yards, 2:27.'''''
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 33-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Vikings 24–13. '''Drive: 1 play, 0 yards, 0:03.''''' Third quarter
  • SF – Wade Richey 26-yard field goal, 8:02. ''Vikings 24–16. '''Drive: 15 plays, 72 yards, 6:58.'''''
  • MIN – Moe Williams 9-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 2:54. ''Vikings 31–16. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:08.''''' Fourth quarter
  • MIN – Cris Carter 2-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 12:05. ''Vikings 38–16. '''Drive: 6 plays, 22 yards, 3:36.'''''
  • MIN – Penalty on Chad Fann enforced in the end zone for a safety, 7:20. Vikings 40–16. Top passers
  • SF – Jeff Garcia – 14/31, 188 yards, 2 INT
  • MIN – Jeff George – 15/28, 250 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
  • SF – Jeff Garcia – 5 rushes, 35 yards
  • MIN – Leroy Hoard – 17 rushes, 105 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SF – Lawrence Phillips – 3 receptions, 49 yards
  • MIN – Matthew Hatchette – 2 receptions, 88 yards, TD

Week 8: at Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • DEN – Derek Loville 36-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 12:12. ''Broncos 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 2:48.'''''
  • DEN – Jeff George sacked in the end zone by Trevor Pryce for a safety, 10:37. Broncos 9–0.
  • DEN – Jason Elam 19-yard field goal, 5:59. ''Broncos 12–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 4:38.''''' Second quarter
  • MIN – Orlando Thomas 27-yard interception return (Gary Anderson kick), 7:06. Broncos 12–7.
  • MIN – Cris Carter 37-yard pass from Jeff George (pass failed), 3:28. ''Vikings 13–12. '''Drive: 4 plays, 63 yards, 2:10.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • MIN – Cris Carter 16-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 12:45. ''Vikings 20–12. '''Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 3:13.'''''
  • DEN – Byron Chamberlain 1-yard pass from Brian Griese (Olandis Gary run), 5:09. ''Tied 20–20. '''Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 3:07.'''''
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 23-yard field goal, 0:01. ''Vikings 23–20. '''Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 5:08.''''' Top passers
  • MIN – Jeff George – 17/29, 218 yards, 2 TD
  • DEN – Brian Griese – 24/40, 274 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • MIN – Leroy Hoard – 18 rushes, 84 yards
  • DEN – Olandis Gary – 19 rushes, 79 yards Top receivers
  • MIN – Cris Carter – 8 receptions, 144 yards, 2 TD
  • DEN – Rod Smith – 7 receptions, 117 yards

Week 9: vs. Dallas Cowboys

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • DAL – Richie Cunningham 39-yard field goal, 11:21. ''Cowboys 3–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 42 yards, 3:43.'''''
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith 63-yard run (Richie Cunningham kick), 6:21. ''Cowboys 10–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 63 yards, 0:10.'''''
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith 24-yard run (Richie Cunningham kick), 6:03. ''Cowboys 17–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 24 yards, 0:18.'''''
  • MIN – Randy Moss 4-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 1:53. ''Cowboys 17–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 1:32.''''' Third quarter
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 31-yard field goal, 10:29. ''Cowboys 17–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 4:31.'''''
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 40-yard field goal, 4:40. ''Cowboys 17–13. '''Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 3:44.''''' Fourth quarter
  • MIN – Cris Carter 4-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 13:38. ''Vikings 20–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 4:40.'''''
  • MIN – Randy Moss 47-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 5:10. ''Vikings 27–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards, 2:58.''''' Top passers
  • DAL – Troy Aikman – 14/24, 129 yards
  • MIN – Jeff George – 17/30, 218 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith – 13 rushes, 140 yards, 2 TD
  • MIN – Leroy Hoard – 21 rushes, 87 yards Top receivers
  • DAL – Raghib Ismail – 7 receptions, 63 yards
  • MIN – Cris Carter – 9 receptions, 116 yards, TD

Week 10: at Chicago Bears

First quarter

  • CHI – Marcus Robinson 77-yard pass from Jim Miller (Chris Boniol kick), 9:43. ''Bears 7–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 72 yards, 0:10.'''''
  • MIN – Cris Carter 21-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 6:41. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 3:02.'''''
  • CHI – Marty Booker 57-yard pass from Jim Miller (Chris Boniol kick), 4:04. ''Bears 14–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 89 yards, 2:37.''''' Second quarter
  • MIN – Cris Carter 7-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 5:58. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 1 play, 7 yards, 0:06.'''''
  • CHI – Chris Boniol 34-yard field goal, 1:07. ''Bears 17–14. '''Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 4:51.''''' Third quarter
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 38-yard field goal, 4:55. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 7 plays, 25 yards, 3:32.''''' Fourth quarter
  • MIN – Cris Carter 1-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 6:06. ''Vikings 24–17. '''Drive: 13 plays, 96 yards, 6:42.'''''
  • CHI – Marty Booker 25-yard pass from Jim Miller (Chris Boniol kick), 0:49. ''Tied 24–24. '''Drive: 9 plays, 87 yards, 2:36.''''' Overtime
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 38-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Vikings 27–24. '''Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 12:58.''''' Top passers
  • MIN – Jeff George – 25/44, 374 yards, 3 TD, INT
  • CHI – Jim Miller – 34/48, 422 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 20 rushes, 83 yards
  • CHI – Curtis Enis – 19 rushes, 54 yards Top receivers
  • MIN – Randy Moss – 12 receptions, 204 yards
  • CHI – Marcus Robinson – 7 receptions, 148 yards, TD

Week 12: vs. San Diego Chargers

First quarter

  • SD – Tremayne Stephens 1-yard run (John Carney kick), 8:34. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 86 yards, 3:32.''''' Second quarter
  • MIN – Randy Moss 34-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 14:55. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 4:43.'''''
  • MIN – Jake Reed 5-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 9:13. ''Vikings 14–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 93 yards, 2:18.'''''
  • MIN – Cris Carter 4-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 5:55. ''Vikings 21–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 27 yards, 1:27.'''''
  • MIN – Leroy Hoard 4-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 3:44. ''Vikings 28–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 31 yards, 1:21.''''' Third quarter
  • SD – Kenny Bynum 80-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (John Carney kick), 14:40. ''Vikings 28–14. '''Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:20.'''''
  • SD – Tremayne Stephens 1-yard run (John Carney kick), 10:33. ''Vikings 28–21. '''Drive: 3 plays, 7 yards, 1:03.'''''
  • SD – John Carney 40-yard field goal, 7:40. ''Vikings 28–24. '''Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 1:48.'''''
  • MIN – Cris Carter 34-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 4:10. ''Vikings 35–24. '''Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, 3:30.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SD – John Carney 40-yard field goal, 11:41. ''Vikings 35–27. '''Drive: 8 plays, 43 yards, 1:53.''''' Top passers
  • SD – Jim Harbaugh – 25/39, 404 yards, TD, INT
  • MIN – Jeff George – 28/43, 363 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • SD – Kenny Bynum – 8 rushes, 26 yards
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 20 rushes, 104 yards Top receivers
  • SD – Jeff Graham – 6 receptions, 141 yards
  • MIN – Cris Carter – 11 receptions, 136 yards, 2 TD

Week 13: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

First quarter

  • TB – Donnie Abraham 55-yard interception return (Martín Gramática kick), 13:31. Buccaneers 7–0. Second quarter
  • TB – Martín Gramática 20-yard field goal, 14:12. ''Buccaneers 10–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 4:37.'''''
  • MIN – Leroy Hoard 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 5:52. ''Buccaneers 10–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 2:16.'''''
  • MIN – Cris Carter 1-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 0:27. ''Vikings 14–10. '''Drive: 3 plays, 10 yards, 0:29.''''' Third quarter
  • TB – Jacquez Green 29-yard pass from Shaun King (Martín Gramática kick), 7:14. ''Buccaneers 17–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards, 3:12.''''' Fourth quarter
  • TB – Dave Moore 1-yard pass from Shaun King (Martín Gramática kick), 11:46. ''Buccaneers 24–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 15 yards, 3:29.'''''
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 34-yard field goal, 5:50. ''Buccaneers 24–17. '''Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 5:56.''''' Top passers
  • MIN – Jeff George – 26/45, 271 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • TB – Shaun King – 11/19, 93 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 20 rushes, 77 yards
  • TB – Mike Alstott – 23 rushes, 95 yards Top receivers
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 5 receptions, 68 yards
  • TB – Jacquez Green – 5 receptions, 70 yards

Week 14: at Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • KC – Donnell Bennett 2-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 8:42. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 4:44.'''''
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez 13-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 3:09. ''Chiefs 14–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, 3:02.''''' Second quarter
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez 9-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 13:29. ''Chiefs 21–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 53 yards, 2:49.'''''
  • MIN – Robert Tate 76-yard kickoff return (Gary Anderson kick), 13:01. ''Chiefs 21–7. '''Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:28.'''''
  • MIN – Matthew Hatchette 8-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 0:40. ''Chiefs 21–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, 2:25.''''' Third quarter
  • MIN – Randy Moss 12-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 4:34. ''Tied 21–21. '''Drive: 14 plays, 74 yards, 6:33.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KC – Eric Hicks 44-yard fumble return (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 8:01. Chiefs 28–21.
  • MIN – Randy Moss 64-yard punt return (Gary Anderson kick), 1:38. Tied 28–28.
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 38-yard field goal, 0:03. ''Chiefs 31–28. '''Drive: 10 plays, 48 yards, 1:35.''''' Top passers
  • MIN – Jeff George – 13/23, 190 yards, 2 TD
  • KC – Elvis Grbac – 19/29, 215 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 21 rushes, 118 yards
  • KC – Tony Richardson – 11 rushes, 57 yards Top receivers
  • MIN – Randy Moss – 5 receptions, 76 yards, TD
  • KC – Joe Horn – 4 receptions, 65 yards

Week 15: vs. Green Bay Packers

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 42-yard field goal, 13:56. ''Vikings 3–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 29 yards, 1:20.'''''
  • GB – Dorsey Levens 1-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 8:14. ''Packers 7–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:42.'''''
  • GB – Ryan Longwell 26-yard field goal, 5:21. ''Packers 10–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 15 yards, 2:53.'''''
  • MIN – Randy Moss 57-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 4:17. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 3 plays, 66 yards, 1:04.'''''
  • GB – Ryan Longwell 22-yard field goal, 0:03. ''Packers 13–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 4:14.''''' Third quarter
  • MIN – Randy Moss 1-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 1:45. ''Vikings 17–13. '''Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 4:24.''''' Fourth quarter
  • GB – Jeff Thomason 9-yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Ryan Longwell kick), 12:31. ''Packers 20–17. '''Drive: 5 plays, 37 yards, 2:34.'''''
  • MIN – Leroy Hoard 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 8:58. ''Vikings 24–20. '''Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 3:33.''''' Top passers
  • GB – Brett Favre – 22/39, 229 yards, 2 INT
  • MIN – Jeff George – 16/29, 258 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • GB – Dorsey Levens – 26 rushes, 99 yards, TD
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 19 rushes, 54 yards Top receivers
  • GB – Bill Schroeder – 6 receptions, 71 yards
  • MIN – Randy Moss – 5 receptions, 131 yards, 2 TD

Week 16: at New York Giants

First quarter

  • NYG – Cary Blanchard 24-yard field goal, 5:14. ''Giants 3–0. '''Drive: 15 plays, 65 yards, 8:35.''''' Second quarter
  • MIN – Leroy Hoard 3-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 11:59. ''Vikings 7–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 2:48.'''''
  • NYG – Cary Blanchard 43-yard field goal, 7:50. ''Vikings 7–6. '''Drive: 8 plays, 43 yards, 4:09.'''''
  • MIN – Leroy Hoard 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 0:27. ''Vikings 14–6. '''Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:42.''''' Third quarter
  • MIN – Cris Carter 27-yard pass from Randy Moss (Gary Anderson kick), 4:29. ''Vikings 21–6. '''Drive: 1 play, 27 yards, 0:08.'''''
  • NYG – Cary Blanchard 42-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Vikings 21–9. '''Drive: 11 plays, 50 yards, 4:29.''''' Fourth quarter
  • MIN – Moe Williams 85-yard kickoff return (Gary Anderson kick), 14:44. ''Vikings 28–9. '''Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:16.'''''
  • NYG – Pete Mitchell 1-yard pass from Kerry Collins (Kerry Collins run), 7:45. ''Vikings 28–17. '''Drive: 16 plays, 69 yards, 6:59.'''''
  • MIN – Robert Smith 70-yard run (pass failed), 7:23. ''Vikings 34–9. '''Drive: 1 play, 70 yards, 0:22.''''' Top passers
  • MIN – Jeff George – 10/21, 185 yards, 2 INT
  • NYG – Kerry Collins – 31/51, 297 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 16 rushes, 146 yards, TD
  • NYG – Joe Montgomery – 19 rushes, 55 yards Top receivers
  • MIN – Cris Carter – 5 receptions, 131 yards, TD
  • NYG – Amani Toomer – 9 receptions, 99 yards

Week 17: vs. Detroit Lions

First quarter

  • MIN – Robert Smith 4-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 9:12. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, 1:30.'''''
  • DET – Johnnie Morton 6-yard pass from Charlie Batch (Jason Hanson kick), 0:55. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 8:17.''''' Second quarter
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 44-yard field goal, 12:53. ''Vikings 10–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 17 yards, 3:02.'''''
  • DET – Jason Hanson 39-yard field goal, 7:12. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 12 plays, 39 yards, 5:41.'''''
  • MIN – Randy Moss 67-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 5:44. ''Vikings 17–10. '''Drive: 3 plays, 86 yards, 1:28.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • MIN – Leroy Hoard 3-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 4:56. ''Vikings 24–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 6:05.'''''
  • DET – Johnnie Morton 36-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Jason Hanson kick), 2:16. ''Vikings 24–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 2:40.''''' Top passers
  • DET – Gus Frerotte – 14/22, 180 yards, TD, INT
  • MIN – Jeff George – 14/24, 275 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • DET – Cory Schlesinger – 3 rushes, 10 yards
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 22 rushes, 97 yards, TD Top receivers
  • DET – Johnnie Morton – 10 receptions, 128 yards, 2 TD
  • MIN – Randy Moss – 5 receptions, 155 yards, TD

Standings

Postseason

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultVenueAttendance
Wild CardJanuary 9[Dallas Cowboys](1999-dallas-cowboys-season)**W** 27–10Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome64,056
DivisionJanuary 16at [St. Louis Rams](1999-st-louis-rams-season)**L** 37–49Trans World Dome66,194

Game summaries

NFC Wild Card Round: vs (#5) Dallas Cowboys

First quarter

  • DAL – Eddie Murray 18-yard field goal, 11:09. ''Cowboys 3–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 3:51.'''''
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 47-yard field goal, 7:59. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:59.'''''
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith 5-yard run (Eddie Murray kick), 5:00. ''Cowboys 10–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 79 yards, 2:59.''''' Second quarter
  • MIN – Robert Smith 26-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 9:21. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 23 yards, 2:23.'''''
  • MIN – Randy Moss 58-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 0:28. ''Vikings 17–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 1:58.''''' Third quarter
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 38-yard field goal, 3:10. ''Vikings 20–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 5:01.''''' Fourth quarter
  • MIN – Cris Carter 5-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 12:40. ''Vikings 27–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 3:49.''''' Top passers
  • DAL – Troy Aikman – 22/38, 286 yards, INT
  • MIN – Jeff George – 12/25, 212 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith – 15 rushes, 99 yards, TD
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 28 rushes, 140 yards Top receivers
  • DAL – Raghib Ismail – 8 receptions, 163 yards
  • MIN – Randy Moss – 5 receptions, 127 yards, TD

NFC Divisional Round: vs (#1) St. Louis Rams

First quarter

  • MIN – Gary Anderson 31-yard field goal, 9:23. ''Vikings 3–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 5:37.'''''
  • STL – Isaac Bruce 77-yard pass from Kurt Warner (Jeff Wilkins kick), 9:02. ''Rams 7–3. '''Drive: 1 play, 77 yards, 0:21.'''''
  • STL – Marshall Faulk 41-yard pass from Kurt Warner (Jeff Wilkins kick), 4:19. ''Rams 14–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 82 yards, 1:55.''''' Second quarter
  • MIN – Cris Carter 22-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 9:53. ''Rams 14–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 96 yards, 3:42.'''''
  • MIN – Leroy Hoard 4-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 2:40. ''Vikings 17–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 3:43.''''' Third quarter
  • STL – Tony Horne 95-yard kickoff return (Jeff Wilkins kick), 14:42. ''Rams 21–17. '''Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:18.'''''
  • STL – Marshall Faulk 1-yard run (Jeff Wilkins kick), 8:28. ''Rams 28–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 51 yards, 4:59.'''''
  • STL – Jeff Robinson 13-yard pass from Kurt Warner (Jeff Wilkins kick), 0:22. ''Rams 35–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 4:23.''''' Fourth quarter
  • STL – Ryan Tucker 1-yard pass from Kurt Warner (Jeff Wilkins kick), 13:36. ''Rams 42–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 23 yards, 1:33.'''''
  • STL – Roland Williams 2-yard pass from Kurt Warner (Jeff Wilkins kick), 8:13. ''Rams 49–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 4:01.'''''
  • MIN – Jake Reed 4-yard pass from Jeff George (Leroy Hoard run), 4:56. ''Rams 49–25. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:17.'''''
  • MIN – Randy Moss 44-yard pass from Jeff George (pass failed), 3:48. ''Rams 49–31. '''Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 1:08.'''''
  • MIN – Randy Moss 2-yard pass from Jeff George (pass failed), 0:31. ''Rams 49–37. '''Drive: 16 plays, 85 yards, 2:09.''''' Top passers
  • MIN – Jeff George – 29/50, 423 yards, 4 TD, INT
  • STL – Kurt Warner – 27/33, 391 yards, 5 TD, INT Top rushers
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 20 rushes, 64 yards
  • STL – Marshall Faulk – 11 rushes, 21 yards, TD Top receivers
  • MIN – Randy Moss – 9 receptions, 188 yards, 2 TD
  • STL – Isaac Bruce – 4 receptions, 133 yards, TD

Statistics

Team leaders

Minnesota Vikingsyear=1999border=2}}"CategoryMinnesota Vikingsyear=1999border=2}}"Player(s)Minnesota Vikingsyear=1999border=2}}"Value
Passing yardsJeff George2,816
Passing touchdownsJeff George23
Rushing yardsRobert Smith1,015
Rushing touchdownsLeroy Hoard10
Receiving yardsRandy Moss1,413
Receiving touchdownsCris Carter13
PointsGary Anderson103
Kickoff return yardsRobert Tate627
Punt return yardsRandy Moss162
TacklesRobert Griffith128
SacksJohn Randle10
InterceptionsRobert Griffith3
Forced fumblesJohn Randle4

League rankings

Minnesota Vikingsyear=1999border=2}}"CategoryMinnesota Vikingsyear=1999border=2}}"Total yardsMinnesota Vikingsyear=1999border=2}}"Yards per gameMinnesota Vikingsyear=1999border=2}}"NFL rank
(out of 31)Total offense5,793362.13rdTotal defense5,597349.827th
Passing offense3,989249.35th
Rushing offense1,804112.814th
Passing defense3,980248.830th
Rushing defense1,617101.114th

References

References

  1. "2009 Minnesota Vikings Media Guide".
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