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2001 Minnesota Vikings season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| year | 2001 |
| team | Minnesota Vikings |
| coach | Dennis Green (fired on January 4, 2002, 5-10 record) |
| Mike Tice (interim; 0-1 record) | |
| owner | Red McCombs |
| general_manager | Dennis Green |
| stadium | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome |
| record | 5–11 |
| division_place | 4th NFC Central |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro bowlers | C Matt Birk |
| TE Byron Chamberlain | |
| uniform | Vikings 2001.png |
| shortnavlink | Vikings seasons |
Mike Tice (interim; 0-1 record) TE Byron Chamberlain
The 2001 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 41st in the National Football League (NFL). Despite having a 12th ranked offense, the Vikings finished 5–11 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 1995. Before the end of the season, the team fired head coach Dennis Green, who had become a polarizing force among the Vikings fan base despite his successful coaching tenure with the team. Mike Tice coached the final game of 2001, a loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
This was the first season since 1989 that defensive tackle John Randle was not on the opening day roster.
The season began in tragic circumstances when offensive tackle Korey Stringer died of heatstroke in training camp.
The season started off with a 24–13 home loss to the Carolina Panthers (which would be the Panthers' lone win). They did not win on the road at all during this season. Some season highlights included a 35–13 win over the rival Green Bay Packers in Week 6, and a Week 10 victory over the New York Giants in which Randy Moss pulled in 10 receptions for 171 yards and three touchdowns leading to a 28–16 victory.
This was Cris Carter's final season in Minnesota, having played 12 seasons there, making eight consecutive Pro Bowl appearances (1993–2000), all with the Vikings. He is the team's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. He retired at the end of the disappointing season, but would briefly return to play for the Miami Dolphins midway through next season.
Offseason
| Additions | Subtractions |
|---|---|
| WR Jake Reed (Saints) | LB Dwayne Rudd (Browns) |
| TE Byron Chamberlain (Broncos) | DT John Randle (Seahawks) |
| DE Lance Johnstone (Raiders) | WR Matthew Hatchette (Jets) |
| T Todd Steussie (Panthers) |
2001 draft
Main article: 2001 NFL draft
| Pro Bowler |
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| Minnesota Vikings | year=2001 | border=2}}" | Round | Minnesota Vikings | year=2001 | border=2}}" | Selection | Minnesota Vikings | year=2001 | border=2}}" | Player name | Minnesota Vikings | year=2001 | border=2}}" | Position | Minnesota Vikings | year=2001 | border=2}}" | College | Minnesota Vikings | year=2001 | border=2}}" | Notes | 1 | 27 | 2 | 57 | 3 | 69 | 86 | 4 | 119 | 130 | 131 | 5 | 157 | 6 | 189 | 7 | 225 | |||||||
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| Michael Bennett | Running back | [Wisconsin](2000-wisconsin-badgers-football-team) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Willie Howard | Defensive end | [Stanford](2000-stanford-cardinal-football-team) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eric Kelly | Cornerback | [Kentucky](2000-kentucky-wildcats-football-team) | From [Patriots](2001-new-england-patriots-season) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Traded to the [New England Patriots](2001-new-england-patriots-season)* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Traded to the [New England Patriots](2001-new-england-patriots-season)* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shawn Worthen | Defensive tackle | [TCU](2000-tcu-horned-frogs-football-team) | Compensatory pick | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cedric James | Wide receiver | [TCU](2000-tcu-horned-frogs-football-team) | Compensatory pick | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Patrick Chukwurah | Linebacker | [Wyoming](2000-wyoming-cowboys-football-team) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carey Scott | Cornerback | Kentucky State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brian Crawford | Defensive tackle | Western Oregon |
Notes:
Undrafted free agents
| Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Hazuga | Defensive End | Wisconsin–Stout |
| Jeff Kostrewa | Tight end | Wisconsin–La Crosse |
| Haun Paga | Fullback | California |
| Brian Russell | Safety | San Diego State |
| Mike Solwold | Long snapper/Tight end | Wisconsin |
Staff
- Owner – Red McCombs
- President – Gary Woods
- Vice president of football administration – Rob Brzezinski
- Head coach/General Manager – Dennis Green
- Assistant head coach/defensive backs – Willie Shaw
- Assistant head coach/offensive line – Mike Tice
- Offensive coordinator – Sherman Lewis
- Quarterbacks – Alex Wood
- Running backs – Carl Hargrave
- Wide receivers – Charlie Baggett
- Tight ends – John Tice
- Assistant offensive line/quality control – Dean Dalton
- Defensive coordinator – Emmitt Thomas
- Defensive line – Brian Baker
- Inside linebackers – Richard Solomon
- Outside linebackers – Chuck Knox Jr.
- Defensive assistant – Trent Walters
- Special teams coordinator – Gary Zauner
- Strength and conditioning – Steve Wetzel
- Assistant strength and conditioning – Daryl Lawrence
Roster
- Brody Heffner=Liddiard LS
Preseason
Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Attendance | NFL.com | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| recap | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||||
| August 11 | at [New Orleans Saints](2001-new-orleans-saints-season) | **W** 28–21 | 1–0 | Alamodome (San Antonio, TX) | 46,752 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-saints-2001-pre-1) | |||||
| August 16 | [Pittsburgh Steelers](2001-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | **W** 24–10 | 2–0 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 63,790 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/steelers-at-vikings-2001-pre-2) | |||||
| August 24 | [Indianapolis Colts](2001-indianapolis-colts-season) | **W** 28–21 | 3–0 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 63,804 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/colts-at-vikings-2001-pre-3) | |||||
| August 31 | at [Miami Dolphins](2001-miami-dolphins-season) | **W** 20–7 | 4–0 | Pro Player Stadium | 60,136 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-dolphins-2001-pre-4) |
Game summaries
Week 1: at New Orleans Saints
First quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 60-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 7:36. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:38.'''''
- NO – Willie Jackson 23-yard pass from Aaron Brooks (John Carney kick), 2:56. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 82 yards, 4:40.''''' Second quarter
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper 11-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 12:53. ''Vikings 14–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 84 yards, 5:03.'''''
- MIN – Michael Bennett 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 2:39. ''Vikings 21–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 46 yards, 0:45.''''' Third quarter
- NO – Deuce McAllister 11-yard pass from Jake Delhomme (Jon Hilbert kick), 2:50. ''Vikings 21–14. '''Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 5:45.''''' Fourth quarter
- MIN – Michael Bennett 5-yard run (Andy Crosland kick), 12:53. ''Vikings 28–14. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:57.'''''
- NO – Onomo Ojo 6-yard pass from Jake Delhomme (Jon Hilbert kick), 8:43. ''Vikings 28–21. '''Drive: 9 plays, 37 yards, 4:10.''''' Top passers
- MIN – Todd Bouman – 6/15, 79 yards
- NO – Jake Delhomme – 14/23, 192 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
- MIN – Michael Bennett – 9 rushes, 79 yards, 2 TD
- NO – James Fenderson – 4 rushes, 14 yards Top receivers
- MIN – Randy Moss – 1 reception, 60 yards, TD
- NO – Boo Williams – 3 receptions, 111 yards
Week 2: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
First quarter
- PIT – Kordell Stewart 1-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 3:57. ''Steelers 7–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 89 yards, 7:20.''''' Second quarter
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 5:10. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 17 plays, 84 yards, 9:52.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 3-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 1:55. ''Vikings 14–7. '''Drive: 2 plays, 57 yards, 0:41.'''''
- MIN – Gary Anderson 39-yard field goal, 0:05. ''Vikings 17–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 11 yards, 0:44.''''' Third quarter
- PIT – Kris Brown 42-yard field goal, 8:21. ''Vikings 17–10. '''Drive: 12 plays, 55 yards, 6:39.''''' Fourth quarter
- MIN – Lamanzer Williams 21-yard fumble return (Andy Crosland kick), 0:35. Vikings 24–10. Top passers
- PIT – Kordell Stewart – 6/9, 50 yards, INT
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 14/24, 178 yards, TD Top rushers
- PIT – Amos Zereoué – 7 rushes, 40 yards
- MIN – James Wofford – 7 rushes, 33 yards Top receivers
- PIT – Chris Fuamatu-Maʻafala – 2 receptions, 29 yards
- MIN – Randy Moss – 4 receptions, 77 yards, TD
Week 3: vs. Indianapolis Colts
First quarter
- IND – Jerome Pathon 15-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Mike Vanderjagt kick), 10:59. ''Colts 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 4:01.'''''
- IND – Mike Vanderjagt 28-yard field goal, 2:09. ''Colts 10–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 36 yards, 3:47.''''' Second quarter
- MIN – Michael Bennett 14-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 9:36. ''Colts 10–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 35 yards, 2:28.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 74-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 3:35. ''Vikings 14–10. '''Drive: 1 play, 74 yards, 0:14.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 54-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 13:04. ''Vikings 21–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 73 yards, 1:56.'''''
- IND – Jim Finn 45-yard pass from Mark Rypien (Brett Millican run), 8:06. ''Vikings 21–18. '''Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 4:58.''''' Fourth quarter
- IND – Mike Vanderjagt 43-yard field goal, 14:50. ''Tied 21–21. '''Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:21.'''''
- MIN – Nate Jacquet 76-yard punt return (Andy Crosland kick), 11:14. Viking 28–21. Top passers
- IND – Peyton Manning – 18/30, 208 yards, TD, 2 INT
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 9/15, 172 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
- IND – Edgerrin James – 11 rushes, 44 yards
- MIN – Michael Bennett – 6 rushes, 33 yards, TD Top receivers
- IND – Trevor Insley – 6 receptions, 66 yards
- MIN – Randy Moss – 2 receptions, 128 yards, 2 TD
Week 4: at Miami Dolphins
First quarter
- No scoring plays. Second quarter
- MIA – Ray Lucas 1-yard run (Olindo Mare kick), 14:09. ''Dolphins 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, 2:28.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 6-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 10:00. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:09.'''''
- MIN – Gary Anderson 36-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Vikings 10–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 30 yards, 2:04.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Gary Anderson 43-yard field goal, 0:03. ''Vikings 13–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 5 yards, 1:28.''''' Fourth quarter
- MIN – Doug Chapman 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 8:29. ''Vikings 20–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 6:23.''''' Top passers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 7/15, 96 yards, TD, 2 INT
- MIA – Jay Fiedler – 5/7, 50 yards Top rushers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 4 rushes, 55 yards
- MIA – Travis Minor – 8 rushes, 46 yards Top receivers
- MIN – Cris Carter – 1 reception, 35 yards
- MIA – James McKnight – 2 receptions, 23 yards
Regular season
Schedule
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| recap | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | ||||||||||||||
| September 9 | [Carolina Panthers](2001-carolina-panthers-season) | **L** 13–24 | 0–1 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 64,108 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/panthers-at-vikings-2001-reg-1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 23 | at **[Chicago Bears](2001-chicago-bears-season)** | **L** 10–17 | 0–2 | Soldier Field | 66,944 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-bears-2001-reg-2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30 | **[Tampa Bay Buccaneers](2001-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)** | **W** 20–16 | 1–2 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 64,105 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/buccaneers-at-vikings-2001-reg-3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 7 | at [New Orleans Saints](2001-new-orleans-saints-season) | **L** 15–28 | 1–3 | Louisiana Superdome | 70,020 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-saints-2001-reg-4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 14 | **[Detroit Lions](2001-detroit-lions-season)** | **W** 31–26 | 2–3 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 64,048 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/lions-at-vikings-2001-reg-5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 21 | **[Green Bay Packers](2001-green-bay-packers-season)** | **W** 35–13 | 3–3 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 64,165 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/packers-at-vikings-2001-reg-6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 28 | at **[Tampa Bay Buccaneers](2001-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)** | **L** 14–41 | 3–4 | Raymond James Stadium | 65,558 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-buccaneers-2001-reg-7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bye week | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 11 | at [Philadelphia Eagles](2001-philadelphia-eagles-season) | **L** 17–48 | 3–5 | Veterans Stadium | 65,638 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-eagles-2001-reg-9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [New York Giants](2001-new-york-giants-season) | **W** 28–16 | 4–5 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 64,283 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/giants-at-vikings-2001-reg-10) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 25 | **[Chicago Bears](2001-chicago-bears-season)** | **L** 6–13 | 4–6 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 64,214 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/bears-at-vikings-2001-reg-11) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 2 | at [Pittsburgh Steelers](2001-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | **L** 16–21 | 4–7 | Heinz Field | 62,661 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-steelers-2001-reg-12) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 9 | [Tennessee Titans](2001-tennessee-titans-season) | **W** 42–24 | 5–7 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 64,271 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/titans-at-vikings-2001-reg-13) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 16 | at **[Detroit Lions](2001-detroit-lions-season)** | **L** 24–27 | 5–8 | Pontiac Silverdome | 72,190 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-lions-2001-reg-14) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 23 | [Jacksonville Jaguars](2001-jacksonville-jaguars-season) | **L** 3–33 | 5–9 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 64,150 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/jaguars-at-vikings-2001-reg-15) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 30 | at **[Green Bay Packers](2001-green-bay-packers-season)** | **L** 13–24 | 5–10 | Lambeau Field | 59,870 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-packers-2001-reg-16) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [Baltimore Ravens](2001-baltimore-ravens-season) | **L** 3–19 | 5–11 | PSINet Stadium | 69,465 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-ravens-2001-reg-17) |
Notes
- Intradivision opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Carolina Panthers
First quarter
- CAR – Steve Smith Sr. 93-yard kickoff return (John Kasay kick), 14:43. Panthers 7–0. Second quarter
- CAR – John Kasay 23-yard field goal, 11:43. ''Panthers 10–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 3:34.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper 7-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 9:09. ''Panthers 10–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 3:09.'''''
- MIN – Cris Carter 12-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (kick blocked), 6:05. ''Vikings 13–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 49 yards, 2:03.'''''
- CAR – Muhsin Muhammad 16-yard pass from Chris Weinke (John Kasay kick), 2:53. ''Panthers 17–13. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:12.''''' Fourth quarter
- CAR – Chris Weinke 1-yard run (John Kasay kick), 9:52. ''Panthers 24–13. '''Drive: 7 plays, 34 yards, 3:45.''''' Top passers
- CAR – Chris Weinke – 13/22, 223 yards, TD, INT
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 22/38, 236 yards, TD, 3 INT Top rushers
- CAR – Nick Goings – 25 rushes, 86 yards
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 12 rushes, 57 yards, TD Top receivers
- CAR – Wesley Walls – 3 receptions, 74 yards
- MIN – Byron Chamberlain – 7 receptions, 83 yards
Week 2: at Chicago Bears
First quarter
- MIN – Gary Anderson 20-yard field goal, 6:05. ''Vikings 3–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 44 yards, 3:32.''''' Second quarter
- No scoring plays. Third quarter
- MIN – Andrew Jordan 3-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 10:34. ''Vikings 10–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 4:26.'''''
- CHI – Paul Edinger 45-yard field goal, 6:15. ''Vikings 10–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 4:19.''''' Fourth quarter
- CHI – Marty Booker 15-yard pass from Jim Miller (Paul Edinger kick), 9:29. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 3:29.'''''
- CHI – Marcus Robinson 24-yard pass from Jim Miller (Paul Edinger kick), 3:39. ''Bears 17–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:52.''''' Top passers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 24/36, 233 yards, TD
- CHI – Jim Miller – 18/29, 204 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
- MIN – Michael Bennett – 16 rushes, 56 yards
- CHI – James Allen – 15 rushes, 45 yards Top receivers
- MIN – Randy Moss – 5 receptions, 81 yards
- CHI – Marcus Robinson – 7 receptions, 99 yards, TD
Week 3: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
First quarter
- TB – Martín Gramática 25-yard field goal, 7:39. ''Buccaneers 3–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 4:14.'''''
- MIN – Cris Carter 13-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 0:44. ''Vikings 7–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 6:55.''''' Second quarter
- MIN – Gary Anderson 24-yard field goal, 2:55. ''Vikings 10–3. '''Drive: 18 plays, 74 yards, 10:33.'''''
- TB – Martín Gramática 25-yard field goal, 0:16. ''Vikings 10–6. '''Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 2:39.''''' Third quarter
- TB – Martín Gramática 49-yard field goal, 6:57. ''Vikings 10–9. '''Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 4:50.'''''
- MIN – Gary Anderson 29-yard field goal, 1:44. ''Vikings 13–9. '''Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 5:13.''''' Fourth quarter
- TB – Warrick Dunn 6-yard run (Martín Gramática kick), 12:40. ''Buccaneers 16–13. '''Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:04.'''''
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper 8-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 1:03. ''Vikings 20–16. '''Drive: 11 plays, 96 yards, 5:18.''''' Top passers
- TB – Brad Johnson – 20/34, 224 yards, INT
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 30/44, 322 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
- TB – Warrick Dunn – 11 rushes, 65 yards, TD
- MIN – Michael Bennett – 13 rushes, 51 yards Top receivers
- TB – Keyshawn Johnson – 7 receptions, 96 yards
- MIN – Byron Chamberlain – 4 receptions, 88 yards
Week 4: at New Orleans Saints
First quarter
- NO – John Carney 50-yard field goal, 10:27. ''Saints 3–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 23 yards, 2:36.'''''
- NO – John Carney 23-yard field goal, 4:56. ''Saints 6–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 3:55.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 29-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 0:19. ''Vikings 7–6. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:16.''''' Second quarter
- NO – Ricky Williams 1-yard run (run failed), 7:50. ''Saints 12–7. '''Drive: 15 plays, 74 yards, 7:29.'''''
- NO – John Carney 45-yard field goal, 4:29. ''Saints 15–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 19 yards, 2:06.''''' Third quarter
- NO – John Carney 29-yard field goal, 10:01. ''Saints 18–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 4:59.'''''
- NO – Chris Oldham 38-yard fumble return (John Carney kick), 5:38. Saints 25–7.
- MIN – Byron Chamberlain 19-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Daunte Culpepper run), 0:14. ''Saints 25–15. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:24.''''' Fourth quarter
- NO – John Carney 33-yard field goal, 8:37. ''Saints 28–15. '''Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, 6:37.''''' Top passers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 23/34, 332 yards, 2 TD, INT
- NO – Aaron Brooks – 15/30, 210 yards, INT Top rushers
- MIN – Michael Bennett – 8 rushes, 24 yards
- NO – Ricky Williams – 30 rushes, 136 yards, TD Top receivers
- MIN – Cris Carter – 4 receptions, 84 yards
- NO – Willie Jackson – 6 receptions, 95 yards
Week 5: vs. Detroit Lions
First quarter
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper 7-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 8:29. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 6:31.'''''
- DET – Jason Hanson 19-yard field goal, 3:59. ''Vikings 7–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:30.''''' Second quarter
- MIN – Travis Prentice 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 14:46. ''Vikings 14–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 4:13.'''''
- MIN – Gary Anderson 41-yard field goal, 10:42. ''Vikings 17–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 14 yards, 2:34.'''''
- DET – Jason Hanson 51-yard field goal, 7:23. ''Vikings 17–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 29 yards, 3:19.'''''
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper 33-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 0:25. ''Vikings 24–6. '''Drive: 5 plays, 61 yards, 0:34.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Cris Carter 47-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 10:25. ''Vikings 31–6. '''Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:12.'''''
- DET – James "Little Man" Stewart 15-yard pass from Charlie Batch (Jason Hanson kick), 5:40. ''Vikings 31–13. '''Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 4:45.''''' Fourth quarter
- DET – Germane Crowell 16-yard pass from Charlie Batch (pass failed), 14:20. ''Vikings 31–19. '''Drive: 6 plays, 59 yards, 2:23.'''''
- DET – Johnnie Morton 20-yard pass from Charlie Batch (Jason Hanson kick), 6:18. ''Vikings 31–26. '''Drive: 12 plays, 93 yards, 4:01.''''' Top passers
- DET – Charlie Batch – 31/41, 345 yards, 3 TD
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 20/27, 244 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
- DET – James "Little Man" Stewart – 16 rushes, 108 yards
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 7 rushes, 83 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
- DET – Germane Crowell – 9 receptions, 125 yards, TD
- MIN – Cris Carter – 8 receptions, 111 yards
Week 6: vs. Green Bay Packers
First quarter
- No scoring plays. Second quarter
- MIN – Cris Carter 43-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 8:18. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 3:47.'''''
- MIN – Kailee Wong 27-yard interception return (Gary Anderson kick), 7:56. Vikings 14–0.
- MIN – Gary Anderson 42-yard field goal, 3:29. ''Vikings 17–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 22 yards, 3:31.'''''
- MIN – Gary Anderson 36-yard field goal, 0:04. ''Vikings 20–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 1:30.''''' Third quarter
- GB – Bubba Franks 2-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 10:20. ''Vikings 20–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 4:40.''''' Fourth quarter
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper 14-yard run (Daunte Culpepper–Jake Reed pass), 14:07. ''Vikings 28–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 6:33.'''''
- MIN – Jim Kleinsasser 2-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 2:47. ''Vikings 35–7. '''Drive: 14 plays, 73 yards, 9:34.'''''
- GB – Charles Lee 3-yard pass from Brett Favre (pass failed), 0:45. ''Vikings 35–13. '''Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 2:02.''''' Top passers
- GB – Brett Favre – 21/35, 169 yards, 2 TD, INT
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 18/27, 184 yards, TD Top rushers
- GB – Ahman Green – 11 rushes, 73 yards
- MIN – Doug Chapman – 22 rushes, 90 yards Top receivers
- GB – Antonio Freeman – 5 receptions, 57 yards
- MIN – Randy Moss – 8 receptions, 73 yards
Week 7: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
First quarter
- TB – Mike Alstott 3-yard run (Martín Gramática kick), 1:35. ''Buccaneers 7–0. '''Drive: 15 plays, 80 yards, 8:23.''''' Second quarter
- TB – Mike Alstott 6-yard run (Martín Gramática kick), 9:00. ''Buccaneers 14–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 5:41.'''''
- TB – Aaron Stecker 35-yard pass from Brad Johnson (Martín Gramática kick), 3:34. ''Buccaneers 21–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 3:05.'''''
- TB – Dave Moore 5-yard pass from Brad Johnson (Martín Gramática kick), 0:13. ''Buccaneers 28–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 2:00.''''' Third quarter
- TB – Martín Gramática 44-yard field goal, 12:18. ''Buccaneers 31–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, −1 yard, 1:51.'''''
- TB – Martín Gramática 48-yard field goal, 10:05. ''Buccaneers 34–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:23.'''''
- MIN – Travis Prentice 1-yard run (Daunte Culpepper run), 6:28. ''Buccaneers 34–8. '''Drive: 7 plays, 83 yards, 3:37.'''''
- TB – Mike Alstott 10-yard run (Martín Gramática kick), 2:18. ''Buccaneers 41–8. '''Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 4:10.''''' Fourth quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 25-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (pass failed), 5:58. ''Buccaneers 41–14. '''Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 4:22.''''' Top passers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 13/24, 150 yards, TD, INT
- TB – Brad Johnson – 18/25, 214 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 9 rushes, 49 yards
- TB – Mike Alstott – 28 rushes, 129 yards, 3 TD Top receivers
- MIN – Cris Carter – 4 receptions, 55 yards
- TB – Karl Williams – 4 receptions, 80 yards
Week 9: at Philadelphia Eagles
First quarter
- PHI – James Thrash 14-yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick), 9:38. ''Eagles 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:04.''''' Second quarter
- PHI – Donovan McNabb 12-yard run (David Akers kick), 14:53. ''Eagles 14–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 91 yards, 5:53.'''''
- MIN – Gary Anderson 43-yard field goal, 9:02. ''Eagles 14–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, −2 yards, 1:12.'''''
- PHI – David Akers 36-yard field goal, 6:10. ''Eagles 17–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 34 yards, 2:52.'''''
- PHI – James Thrash 17-yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick), 4:28. ''Eagles 24–3. '''Drive: 2 plays, 18 yards, 0:42.'''''
- PHI – Correll Buckhalter 1-yard run (David Akers kick), 2:20. ''Eagles 31–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 49 yards, 1:51.'''''
- MIN – Cris Carter 5-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 0:02. ''Eagles 31–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 2:18.''''' Third quarter
- PHI – Duce Staley 44-yard run (David Akers kick), 13:04. ''Eagles 38–10. '''Drive: 2 plays, 61 yards, 0:51.''''' Fourth quarter
- PHI – David Akers 21-yard field goal, 12:30. ''Eagles 41–10. '''Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 6:01.'''''
- PHI – Mike Bartrum 4-yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick), 9:30. ''Eagles 48–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 26 yards, 2:01.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 29-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 5:51. ''Eagles 48–17. '''Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 3:39.''''' Top passers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 21/35, 285 yards, 2 TD, INT
- PHI – Donovan McNabb – 19/29, 223 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 6 rushes, 21 yards
- PHI – Duce Staley – 17 rushes, 146 yards, TD Top receivers
- MIN – Randy Moss – 7 receptions, 95 yards, TD
- PHI – Duce Staley – 6 receptions, 85 yards
Week 10: vs. New York Giants
First quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 28-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 12:31. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 76 yards, 2:29.'''''
- NYG – Morten Andersen 43-yard field goal, 6:46. ''Vikings 7–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 56 yards, 5:45.'''''
- NYG – Tiki Barber 1-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 0:04. ''Giants 10–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 2:36.''''' Second quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 25-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 3:54. ''Vikings 14–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 3:59.'''''
- NYG – Morten Andersen 36-yard field goal, 1:05. ''Vikings 14–13. '''Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 2:49.''''' Third quarter
- NYG – Morten Andersen 51-yard field goal, 11:28. ''Giants 16–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 3:32.''''' Fourth quarter
- MIN – Cris Carter 1-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 9:03. ''Vikings 21–16. '''Drive: 14 plays, 62 yards, 8:54.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 57-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 6:32. ''Vikings 28–16. '''Drive: 3 plays, 52 yards, 1:23.''''' Top passers
- NYG – Kerry Collins – 21/37, 321 yards, 2 INT
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 26/38, 277 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
- NYG – Tiki Barber – 8 rushes, 55 yards, TD
- MIN – Michael Bennett – 11 rushes, 33 yards Top receivers
- NYG – Ike Hilliard – 6 receptions, 106 yards
- MIN – Randy Moss – 10 receptions, 171 yards, 3 TD
Week 11: vs. Chicago Bears
First quarter
- No scoring plays. Second quarter
- CHI – Leon Johnson 1-yard run (Paul Edinger kick), 9:43. ''Bears 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:14.'''''
- CHI – Paul Edinger 30-yard field goal, 0:44. ''Bears 10–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 0:54.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Gary Anderson 44-yard field goal, 7:52. ''Bears 10–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards, 5:13.''''' Fourth quarter
- CHI – Paul Edinger 43-yard field goal, 13:29. ''Bears 13–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 2:49.'''''
- MIN – Gary Anderson 21-yard field goal, 3:17. ''Bears 13–6. '''Drive: 13 plays, 61 yards, 6:37.''''' Top passers
- CHI – Jim Miller – 10/21, 97 yards
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 26/46, 209 yards, INT Top rushers
- CHI – James Allen – 27 rushes, 107 yards
- MIN – Michael Bennett – 12 rushes, 75 yards Top receivers
- CHI – David Terrell – 2 receptions, 51 yards
- MIN – Byron Chamberlain – 7 receptions, 56 yards
Week 12: at Pittsburgh Steelers
First quarter
- MIN – Gary Anderson 25-yard field goal, 1:28. ''Vikings 3–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 4:16.''''' Second quarter
- PIT – Jerome Bettis 1-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 10:26. ''Steelers 7–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 6:02.''''' Third quarter
- PIT – Troy Edwards 12-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 7:04. ''Steelers 14–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 5:47.'''''
- PIT – Amos Zereoué 4-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 0:44. ''Steelers 21–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 6:06.''''' Fourth quarter
- MIN – Michael Bennett 80-yard pass from Todd Bouman (Gary Anderson kick), 6:29. ''Steelers 21–10. '''Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:15.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 12-yard pass from Todd Bouman (pass failed), 3:22. ''Steelers 21–16. '''Drive: 4 plays, 74 yards, 0:57.''''' Top passers
- MIN – Todd Bouman – 11/15, 200 yards, 2 TD, INT
- PIT – Kordell Stewart – 13/19, 157 yards, INT Top rushers
- MIN – Michael Bennett – 13 rushes, 34 yards
- PIT – Jerome Bettis – 19 rushes, 81 yards, TD Top receivers
- MIN – Randy Moss – 8 receptions, 144 yards, TD
- PIT – Plaxico Burress – 6 receptions, 86 yards
Week 13: vs. Tennessee Titans
First quarter
- TEN – Eddie George 13-yard run (Joe Nedney kick), 8:06. ''Titans 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 6:54.'''''
- TEN – Joe Nedney 37-yard field goal, 1:10. ''Titans 10–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, 5:52.''''' Second quarter
- MIN – Byron Chamberlain 6-yard pass from Todd Bouman (Gary Anderson kick), 7:40. ''Titans 10–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards, 2:54.'''''
- MIN – Jake Reed 20-yard pass from Todd Bouman (Gary Anderson kick), 0:40. ''Vikings 14–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:29.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Michael Bennett 31-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 12:36. ''Vikings 21–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 57 yards, 2:24.'''''
- MIN – Doug Chapman 38-yard pass from Todd Bouman (Gary Anderson kick), 10:29. ''Vikings 28–10. '''Drive: 1 play, 38 yards, 0:11.''''' Fourth quarter
- TEN – Derrick Mason 15-yard pass from Steve McNair (Joe Nedney kick), 14:07. ''Vikings 28–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:50.'''''
- MIN – Michael Bennett 10-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 7:53. ''Vikings 35–17. '''Drive: 10 plays, 87 yards, 6:14.'''''
- TEN – Frank Wycheck 9-yard pass from Steve McNair (Joe Nedney kick), 2:57. ''Vikings 35–24. '''Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 3:22.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 73-yard pass from Todd Bouman (Gary Anderson kick), 2:35. ''Vikings 42–24. '''Drive: 2 plays, 72 yards, 0:22.''''' Top passers
- TEN – Steve McNair – 25/33, 302 yards, 2 TD
- MIN – Todd Bouman – 21/31, 348 yards, 4 TD, INT Top rushers
- TEN – Eddie George – 21 rushes, 96 yards, TD
- MIN – Michael Bennett – 16 rushes, 113 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
- TEN – Drew Bennett – 4 receptions, 87 yards
- MIN – Randy Moss – 7 receptions, 158 yards, TD
Week 14: at Detroit Lions
First quarter
- DET – Todd Lyght 59-yard interception return (Jason Hanson kick), 6:18. Lions 7–0.
- MIN – Tyrone Carter 46-yard fumble return (Gary Anderson kick), 2:11. Tied 7–7.
- DET – Mike McMahon 1-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 0:55. ''Lions 14–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 1:16.''''' Second quarter
- DET – Jason Hanson 44-yard field goal, 9:06. ''Lions 17–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:30.'''''
- DET – Jason Hanson 36-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Lions 20–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 2:48.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Gary Anderson 27-yard field goal, 12:23. ''Lions 20–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 24 yards, 2:37.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 66-yard pass from Todd Bouman (Gary Anderson kick), 7:12. ''Lions 20–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 90 yards, 2:42.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 13-yard pass from Todd Bouman (Gary Anderson kick), 1:51. ''Vikings 24–20. '''Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 3:39.''''' Fourth quarter
- DET – Cory Schlesinger 1-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 10:36. ''Lions 27–24. '''Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 6:15.''''' Top passers
- MIN – Todd Bouman – 18/38, 243 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
- DET – Mike McMahon – 15/28, 241 yards Top rushers
- MIN – Michael Bennett – 10 rushes, 40 yards
- DET – James "Little Man" Stewart – 20 rushes, 91 yards Top receivers
- MIN – Randy Moss – 7 receptions, 144 yards, 2 TD
- DET – Johnnie Morton – 4 receptions, 74 yards
Week 15: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
First quarter
- JAX – Mike Hollis 39-yard field goal, 11:02. ''Jaguars 3–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:58.'''''
- JAX – Stacey Mack 3-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 8:42. ''Jaguars 10–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 56 yards, 1:46.''''' Second quarter
- JAX – Mike Hollis 23-yard field goal, 11:15. ''Jaguars 13–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:29.'''''
- JAX – Mike Hollis 21-yard field goal, 4:54. ''Jaguars 16–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 52 yards, 3:56.'''''
- MIN – Gary Anderson 32-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Jaguars 16–3. '''Drive: 15 plays, 62 yards, 4:54.''''' Third quarter
- JAX – Keenan McCardell 10-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 0:40. ''Jaguars 23–3. '''Drive: 14 plays, 85 yards, 7:46.''''' Fourth quarter
- JAX – Mike Hollis 21-yard field goal, 12:09. ''Jaguars 26–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, 2:03.'''''
- JAX – Stacey Mack 2-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 2:12. ''Jaguars 33–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 84 yards, 7:07.''''' Top passers
- JAX – Mark Brunell – 17/24, 217 yards, TD
- MIN – Spergon Wynn – 24/39, 218 yards, INT Top rushers
- JAX – Stacey Mack – 27 rushes, 111 yards, 2 TD
- MIN – Michael Bennett – 11 rushes, 17 yards Top receivers
- JAX – Jimmy Smith – 8 receptions, 122 yards
- MIN – Cris Carter – 7 receptions, 88 yards
To this day, this is the only loss the Vikings had against the Jaguars.
Week 16: at Green Bay Packers
First quarter
- No scoring plays. Second quarter
- MIN – Gary Anderson 44-yard field goal, 8:16. ''Vikings 3–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 1:47.'''''
- GB – Donald Driver 31-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 3:18. ''Packers 7–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 4:58.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Gary Anderson 42-yard field goal, 5:07. ''Packers 7–6. '''Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 1:14.''''' Fourth quarter
- GB – Ryan Longwell 24-yard field goal, 11:57. ''Packers 10–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 2:55.'''''
- MIN – Byron Chamberlain 47-yard pass from Spergon Wynn (Gary Anderson kick), 10:03. ''Vikings 13–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 59 yards, 1:54.'''''
- GB – Ahman Green 4-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 6:28. ''Packers 17–13. '''Drive: 7 plays, 79 yards, 3:35.'''''
- GB – Mike McKenzie 38-yard interception return (Ryan Longwell kick), 5:25. Packers 24–13. Top passers
- MIN – Spergon Wynn – 11/30, 114 yards, TD, 3 INT
- GB – Brett Favre – 18/29, 169 yards Top rushers
- MIN – Michael Bennett – 25 rushes, 104 yards
- GB – Ahman Green – 16 rushes, 31 yards, TD Top receivers
- MIN – Byron Chamberlain – 3 receptions, 66 yards, TD
- GB – Antonio Freeman – 3 receptions, 43 yards
Week 17: at Baltimore Ravens
First quarter
- MIN – Gary Anderson 26-yard field goal, 5:50. ''Vikings 3–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 4:56.''''' Second quarter
- BAL – Matt Stover 21-yard field goal, 14:57. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 77 yards, 5:53.'''''
- BAL – Matt Stover 20-yard field goal, 6:29. ''Ravens 6–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 43 yards, 5:47.'''''
- BAL – Matt Stover 38-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Ravens 9–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 0:58.''''' Third quarter
- BAL – Matt Stover 20-yard field goal, 3:52. ''Ravens 12–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 5:22.''''' Fourth quarter
- BAL – Jamie Sharper 8-yard fumble return (Matt Stover kick), 1:37. Ravens 19–3. Top passers
- MIN – Spergon Wynn – 13/29, 86 yards, 2 INT
- BAL – Elvis Grbac – 10/27, 160 yards Top rushers
- MIN – Michael Bennett – 13 rushes, 52 yards
- BAL – Terry Allen – 23 rushes, 133 yards Top receivers
- MIN – Cris Carter – 5 receptions, 60 yards
- BAL – Shannon Sharpe – 2 receptions, 51 yards
Standings
Statistics
Team leaders
| Minnesota Vikings | year=2001 | border=2}}" | Category | Minnesota Vikings | year=2001 | border=2}}" | Player(s) | Minnesota Vikings | year=2001 | border=2}}" | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | Daunte Culpepper | 2,612 | |||||||||
| Passing touchdowns | Daunte Culpepper | 14 | |||||||||
| Rushing yards | Michael Bennett | 682 | |||||||||
| Rushing touchdowns | Daunte Culpepper | 5 | |||||||||
| Receiving yards | Randy Moss | 1,233 | |||||||||
| Receiving touchdowns | Randy Moss | 10 | |||||||||
| Points | Gary Anderson | 74 | |||||||||
| Kickoff return yards | Nate Jacquet | 1,012 | |||||||||
| Punt return yards | Nate Jacquet | 219 | |||||||||
| Tackles | Kailee Wong | 98 | |||||||||
| Sacks | Chris Hovan | 6 | |||||||||
| Interceptions | Robert Griffith | ||||||||||
| Eric Kelly | 2 | ||||||||||
| Forced fumbles | Patrick Chukwurah | 3 |
League rankings
| Minnesota Vikings | year=2001 | border=2}}" | Category | Minnesota Vikings | year=2001 | border=2}}" | Total yards | Minnesota Vikings | year=2001 | border=2}}" | Yards per game | Minnesota Vikings | year=2001 | border=2}}" | NFL rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (out of 31) | Total offense | 5,185 | 324.1 | 12th | Total defense | 5,666 | 354.1 | 27th | |||||||
| Passing offense | 3,576 | 223.5 | 7th | ||||||||||||
| Rushing offense | 1,609 | 100.6 | 25th | ||||||||||||
| Passing defense | 3,367 | 210.4 | 18th | ||||||||||||
| Rushing defense | 2,299 | 143.7 | 30th |
Notes
References
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