2002 Minnesota Vikings season

Offseason

2002 draft

Main article: 2002 NFL draft

Notes:

Undrafted free agents

Staff

• Owner – Red McCombs
• President – Gary Woods
• Vice president of football operations – Rob Brzezinski
• Head coach – Mike Tice
• Assistant head coach/defensive line – George O'Leary
• Offensive coordinator – Scott Linehan
• Quarterbacks – Alex Wood
• Running backs – Dean Dalton
• Wide receivers – Charlie Baggett
• Tight ends/assistant offensive line – John Tice
• Offensive line – Steve Loney
• Offensive assistant/quality control – Jim Panagos
• Defensive coordinator/secondary – Willie Shaw
• Linebackers – Brian Baker
• Defensive backfield – Chuck Knox Jr.
• Defensive assistant/quality control – Pete Bercich
• Special teams – Jay Hayes
• Strength and conditioning – Steve Wetzel
• Assistant strength and conditioning – Daryl Lawrence

Roster

Preseason

Schedule

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Cleveland Browns

First quarter

• CLE – Jamel White 45-yard pass from Tim Couch (Phil Dawson kick), 12:55. ''Browns 7–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 72 yards, 2:05.'''''
• MIN – Moe Williams 4-yard run (Doug Brien kick), 4:58. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:57.''''' Second quarter
• CLE – Phil Dawson 45-yard field goal, 10:11. ''Browns 10–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 5:08.'''''
• CLE – Phil Dawson 45-yard field goal, 0:03. ''Browns 13–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 30 yards, 0:47.''''' Third quarter
• CLE – Kalvin Pearson 60-yard interception return (Phil Dawson kick), 10:46. Browns 20–7.
• CLE – Mark Campbell 5-yard pass from Kelly Holcomb (Jay Taylor kick), 7:12. ''Browns 27–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 58 yards, 1:24.''''' Fourth quarter
• MIN – Bennitte Waddell fumble recovery in the end zone (Spergon Wynn–Matt Cercone pass), 2:37. ''Browns 27–15. '''Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 3:03.''''' Top passers
• CLE – Tim Couch – 7/9, 138 yards, TD
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 8/13, 66 yards Top rushers
• CLE – Autry Denson – 8 rushes, 41 yards
• MIN – Moe Williams – 4 rushes, 19 yards, TD Top receivers
• CLE – Jamel White – 3 receptions, 81 yards, TD
• MIN – O. J. Santiago – 2 receptions, 48 yards

Week 2: at Buffalo Bills

First quarter

• BUF – Mike Hollis 25-yard field goal, 10:54. ''Bills 3–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:25.'''''
• MIN – Michael Bennett 3-yard run (Doug Brien kick), 9:29. ''Vikings 7–3. '''Drive: 3 plays, 55 yards, 1:25.'''''
• BUF – Mike Hollis 20-yard field goal, 5:00. ''Vikings 7–6. '''Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 4:29.''''' Second quarter
• MIN – Byron Chamberlain 8-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Doug Brien kick), 13:43. ''Vikings 14–6. '''Drive: 12 plays, 86 yards, 6:17.'''''
• BUF – Shawn Bryson 1-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 9:23. ''Vikings 14–13. '''Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 4:20.'''''
• MIN – Doug Brien 19-yard field goal, 3:58. ''Vikings 17–13. '''Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 5:25.''''' Third quarter
• BUF – Richard Huntley 5-yard run (kick failed, wide left), 10:35. ''Bills 19–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards, 2:38.''''' Fourth quarter
• MIN – Kelly Campbell 25-yard pass from Shaun Hill (Todd France kick), 9:59. ''Vikings 24–19. '''Drive: 1 play, 25 yards, 0:07.'''''
• BUF – Nick Murphy ran out of bounds in the end zone for a safety, 0:00. Vikings 24–19. Top passers
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 12/19, 189 yards, TD
• BUF – Travis Brown – 10/22, 104 yards, INT Top rushers
• MIN – Michael Bennett – 5 rushes, 49 yards, TD
• BUF – Travis Henry – 7 rushes, 50 yards Top receivers
• MIN – Randy Moss – 4 receptions, 71 yards
• BUF – Peerless Price – 2 receptions, 49 yards

Week 3: vs. Tennessee Titans

First quarter

• No scoring plays. Second quarter
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper 1-yard run (Doug Brien kick), 13:50. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 87 yards, 3:10.'''''
• TEN – Joe Nedney 27-yard field goal, 5:52. ''Vikings 7–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 31 yards, 3:39.'''''
• MIN – Randy Moss 1-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Doug Brien kick), 1:00. ''Vikings 14–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:52.''''' Third quarter
• No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
• TEN – John Simon 8-yard pass from Billy Volek (Joe Nedney kick), 0:02. ''Vikings 14–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 1:45.''''' Top passers
• TEN – Billy Volek – 15/23, 153 yards, TD, INT
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 10/15, 137 yards, TD Top rushers
• TEN – Skip Hicks – 8 rushes, 21 yards
• MIN – James Wofford – 11 rushes, 52 yards Top receivers
• TEN – Eddie Berlin – 5 receptions, 76 yards
• MIN – Randy Moss – 4 receptions, 76 yards, TD

Week 4: at Pittsburgh Steelers

First quarter

• PIT – Jerome Bettis 2-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 1:42. ''Steelers 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 98 yards, 3:53.''''' Second quarter
• PIT – Amos Zereoué 1-yard run (Todd Peterson kick), 6:12. ''Steelers 14–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 7:16.'''''
• MIN – Randy Moss 5-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Doug Brien kick), 0:47. ''Steelers 14–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 57 yards, 1:00.''''' Third quarter
• PIT – Todd Peterson 33-yard field goal, 9:26. ''Steelers 17–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 32 yards, 3:24.''''' Fourth quarter
• MIN – Todd Bouman 3-yard run (Doug Brien kick), 4:57. ''Steelers 17–14. '''Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 3:40.''''' Top passers
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 10/16, 121 yards, TD
• PIT – Kordell Stewart – 7/12, 105 yards Top rushers
• MIN – Doug Chapman – 11 rushes, 58 yards
• PIT – Antwon McCray – 16 rushes, 67 yards Top receivers
• MIN – Randy Moss – 6 receptions, 85 yards, TD
• PIT – Plaxico Burress – 2 receptions, 47 yards

Regular season

Schedule

Game summaries

Week 1: at Chicago Bears

First quarter

• MIN – Doug Brien 30-yard field goal, 6:15. ''Vikings 3–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 3:18.'''''
• CHI – Marty Booker 29-yard pass from Jim Miller (Paul Edinger kick), 1:03. ''Bears 7–3. '''Drive: 3 plays, 29 yards, 1:31.''''' Second quarter
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper 2-yard run (Doug Brien kick), 13:32. ''Vikings 10–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 81 yards, 2:31.'''''
• CHI – Paul Edinger 49-yard field goal, 9:19. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 4:13.'''''
• MIN – Doug Brien 22-yard field goal, 3:30. ''Vikings 13–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 5:49.'''''
• MIN – Randy Moss 33-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Doug Brien kick), 0:55. ''Vikings 20–10. '''Drive: 1 play, 33 yards, 0:06.''''' Third quarter
• CHI – Paul Edinger 49-yard field goal, 10:28. ''Vikings 20–13. '''Drive: 10 plays, 39 yards, 4:32.''''' Fourth quarter
• MIN – Doug Brien 42-yard field goal, 9:07. ''Vikings 23–13. '''Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 4:24.'''''
• CHI – Anthony Thomas 1-yard run (Paul Edinger kick), 6:13. ''Vikings 23–20. '''Drive: 5 plays, 78 yards, 2:54.'''''
• CHI – David Terrell 9-yard pass from Jim Miller (Paul Edinger kick), 0:28. ''Bears 27–23. '''Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 2:06.''''' Top passers
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 16/28, 234 yards, TD, 2 INT
• CHI – Jim Miller – 20/33, 297 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
• MIN – Michael Bennett – 16 rushes, 53 yards
• CHI – Anthony Thomas – 19 rushes, 45 yards, TD Top receivers
• MIN – Randy Moss – 6 receptions, 58 yards, TD
• CHI – Marty Booker – 8 receptions, 198 yards, TD

Week 2: vs. Buffalo Bills

First quarter

• MIN – Doug Brien 29-yard field goal, 7:32. ''Vikings 3–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 4:30.'''''
• BUF – Mike Hollis 52-yard field goal, 3:56. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 46 yards, 3:36.'''''
• BUF – Mike Hollis 20-yard field goal, 0:30. ''Bills 6–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 2:25.''''' Second quarter
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper 2-yard run (Doug Brien kick), 8:54. ''Vikings 10–6. '''Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 6:36.'''''
• MIN – Doug Brien 22-yard field goal, 2:13. ''Vikings 13–6. '''Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 4:54.'''''
• BUF – Josh Reed 9-yard pass from Drew Bledsoe (Mike Hollis kick), 1:06. ''Tied 13–13. '''Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 1:07.''''' Third quarter
• MIN – Randy Moss 2-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Doug Brien kick), 13:36. ''Vikings 20–13. '''Drive: 2 plays, 3 yards, 0:40.'''''
• BUF – Charlie Rogers 90-yard kickoff return (Mike Hollis kick), 13:24. ''Tied 20–20. '''Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:12.'''''
• BUF – Mike Hollis 20-yard field goal, 6:14. ''Bills 23–20. '''Drive: 8 plays, 33 yards, 4:45.'''''
• MIN – D'Wayne Bates 29-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (kick failed, wide left), 1:30. ''Vikings 26–23. '''Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 4:44.''''' Fourth quarter
• BUF – Ron Edwards fumble recovery in the end zone (Mike Hollis kick), 14:01. Bills 30–26.
• MIN – Derrick Alexander 5-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (kick failed), 7:27. ''Vikings 32–30. '''Drive: 13 plays, 82 yards, 6:34.'''''
• BUF – Peerless Price 3-yard pass from Drew Bledsoe (pass failed), 3:08. ''Bills 36–32. '''Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 4:19.'''''
• MIN – Moe Williams 2-yard run (Doug Brien kick), 0:26. ''Vikings 39–36. '''Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 2:42.'''''
• BUF – Mike Hollis 54-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Tied 39–39. '''Drive: 4 plays, 29 yards, 0:26.''''' Overtime
• BUF – Peerless Price 48-yard pass from Drew Bledsoe, 4:48. ''Bills 45–39. '''Drive: 2 plays, 76 yards, 0:40.''''' Top passers
• BUF – Drew Bledsoe – 35/49, 463 yards, 3 TD
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 25/45, 281 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
• BUF – Travis Henry – 12 rushes, 30 yards
• MIN – Moe Williams – 17 rushes, 102 yards, TD Top receivers
• BUF – Peerless Price – 13 receptions, 185 yards, 2 TD
• MIN – Randy Moss – 11 receptions, 111 yards, TD

Week 3: vs. Carolina Panthers

First quarter

• No scoring plays. Second quarter
• MIN – Michael Bennett 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 12:58. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 17 yards, 2:02.''''' Third quarter
• CAR – Steve Smith Sr. 14-yard pass from Rodney Peete (Jon Hilbert kick), 5:14. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 2 plays, 28 yards, 0:47.''''' Fourth quarter
• CAR – Lamar Smith 12-yard run (Jon Hilbert kick), 13:28. ''Panthers 14–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:38.'''''
• CAR – Lamar Smith 24-yard run (Jon Hilbert kick), 7:54. ''Panthers 21–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 4:42.'''''
• MIN – Chris Walsh 4-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 3:29. ''Panthers 21–14. '''Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 4:25.''''' Top passers
• CAR – Rodney Peete – 20/30, 221 yards, TD, 2 INT
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 19/30, 191 yards, TD, 4 INT Top rushers
• CAR – Lamar Smith – 30 rushes, 154 yards, 2 TD
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 4 rushes, 32 yards Top receivers
• CAR – Steve Smith Sr. – 5 receptions, 81 yards, TD
• MIN – Moe Williams – 4 receptions, 66 yards

Week 4: at Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

• SEA – Shaun Alexander 2-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), 11:17. ''Seahawks 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 3:43.'''''
• SEA – Shaun Alexander 20-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), 7:24. ''Seahawks 14–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 72 yards, 2:12.'''''
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper 12-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 1:49. ''Seahawks 14–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 77 yards, 5:35.''''' Second quarter
• SEA – Rian Lindell 35-yard field goal, 11:46. ''Seahawks 17–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 53 yards, 5:03.'''''
• MIN – Gary Anderson 35-yard field goal, 3:13. ''Seahawks 17–10. '''Drive: 14 plays, 51 yards, 8:33.'''''
• SEA – Shaun Alexander 80-yard pass from Trent Dilfer (Rian Lindell kick), 2:53. ''Seahawks 24–10. '''Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:20.'''''
• SEA – Shaun Alexander 3-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), 1:57. ''Seahawks 31–10. '''Drive: 3 plays, 29 yards, 0:50.'''''
• SEA – Shaun Alexander 14-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), 1:48. ''Seahawks 38–10. '''Drive: 1 play, 14 yards, 0:04.'''''
• SEA – Reggie Tongue 46-yard interception return (Rian Lindell kick), 1:06. Seahawks 45–10. Third quarter
• MIN – Moe Williams 3-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 12:07. ''Seahawks 45–17. '''Drive: 2 plays, 14 yards, 0:35.''''' Fourth quarter
• MIN – Moe Williams 5-yard run (run failed), 8:56. ''Seahawks 45–23. '''Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 4:04.'''''
• SEA – Rian Lindell 21-yard field goal, 2:48. ''Seahawks 48–23. '''Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 6:08.''''' Top passers
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 29/53, 273 yards, 2 INT
• SEA – Trent Dilfer – 13/28, 222 yards, TD Top rushers
• MIN – Michael Bennett – 15 rushes, 91 yards
• SEA – Shaun Alexander – 24 rushes, 139 yards, 4 TD Top receivers
• MIN – Moe Williams – 7 receptions, 77 yards
• SEA – Shaun Alexander – 3 receptions, 92 yards, TD

Week 6: vs. Detroit Lions

First quarter

• DET – Mikhael Ricks 41-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 10:50. ''Lions 7–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:04.'''''
• DET – Chris Claiborne 20-yard interception return (Jason Hanson kick), 9:39. Lions 14–0.
• MIN – Gary Anderson 42-yard field goal, 5:54. ''Lions 14–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 25 yards, 3:45.''''' Second quarter
• MIN – Jim Kleinsasser 1-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 12:34. ''Lions 14–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 79 yards, 5:21.'''''
• DET – Az-Zahir Hakim 20-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 1:11. ''Lions 21–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:10.''''' Third quarter
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper 7-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 9:51. ''Lions 21–17. '''Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 4:03.'''''
• DET – Jason Hanson 49-yard field goal, 6:07. ''Lions 24–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 28 yards, 3:44.''''' Fourth quarter
• MIN – Michael Bennett 45-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 5:25. ''Tied 24–24. '''Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 3:24.'''''
• MIN – Moe Williams 2-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 2:12. ''Vikings 31–24. '''Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 2:00.''''' Top passers
• DET – Joey Harrington – 25/41, 309 yards, 2 TD, INT
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 27/36, 295 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
• DET – James Stewart – 10 rushes, 42 yards
• MIN – Michael Bennett – 16 rushes, 68 yards Top receivers
• DET – Mikhael Ricks – 3 receptions, 79 yards, TD
• MIN – Randy Moss – 9 receptions, 83 yards

Week 7: at New York Jets

First quarter

• NYJ – John Hall 38-yard field goal, 7:33. ''Jets 3–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 7:27.''''' Second quarter
• NYJ – Laveranues Coles 7-yard pass from Chad Pennington (John Hall kick), 2:28. ''Jets 10–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 84 yards, 6:31.''''' Third quarter
• NYJ – Curtis Martin 5-yard run (John Hall kick), 7:07. ''Jets 17–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 90 yards, 3:25.''''' Fourth quarter
• NYJ – John Hall 37-yard field goal, 6:19. ''Jets 20–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 5:45.'''''
• MIN – Moe Williams 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 3:17. ''Jets 20–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 3:13.''''' Top passers
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 26/39, 288 yards, 3 INT
• NYJ – Chad Pennington – 24/29, 324 yards, TD Top rushers
• MIN – Michael Bennett – 12 rushes, 56 yards
• NYJ – Curtis Martin – 21 rushes, 70 yards, TD Top receivers
• MIN – Randy Moss – 4 receptions, 86 yards
• NYJ – Santana Moss – 5 receptions, 111 yards

Week 8: vs. Chicago Bears

First quarter

• No scoring plays. Second quarter
• MIN – Gary Anderson 44-yard field goal, 8:51. ''Vikings 3–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 6:09.'''''
• MIN – Moe Williams 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 1:42. ''Vikings 10–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 5:47.'''''
• MIN – Gary Anderson 24-yard field goal, 0:03. ''Vikings 13–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 0:52.''''' Third quarter
• MIN – Randy Moss 39-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 10:19. ''Vikings 20–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 2:38.'''''
• MIN – Anthony Thomas tackled in the endzone by Fred Robbins and Nick Rogers for a safety, 7:13. Vikings 22–0.
• MIN – Gary Anderson 24-yard field goal, 1:24. ''Vikings 25–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 5:49.''''' Fourth quarter
• CHI – Marty Booker 27-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Paul Edinger kick), 14:54. ''Vikings 25–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 1:30.''''' Top passers
• CHI – Chris Chandler – 15/25, 176 yards, TD, INT
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 22/29, 216 yards, TD Top rushers
• CHI – Henry Burris – 2 rushes, 19 yards
• MIN – Michael Bennett – 29 rushes, 106 yards Top receivers
• CHI – Marty Booker – 4 receptions, 80 yards, TD
• MIN – Randy Moss – 9 receptions, 119 yards, TD

Week 9: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

First quarter

• TB – Karl Williams 15-yard pass from Brad Johnson (Martín Gramática kick), 13:12. ''Buccaneers 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 21 yards, 1:41.'''''
• TB – Rickey Dudley 2-yard pass from Brad Johnson (Martín Gramática kick), 1:03. ''Buccaneers 14–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 86 yards, 6:09.''''' Second quarter
• TB – Martín Gramática 36-yard field goal, 12:19. ''Buccaneers 17–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 30 yards, 2:41.'''''
• TB – Keyshawn Johnson 2-yard pass from Brad Johnson (Martín Gramática kick), 7:16. ''Buccaneers 24–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 84 yards, 1:52.'''''
• MIN – Michael Bennett 85-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 6:49. ''Buccaneers 24–7. '''Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:27.'''''
• MIN – Gary Anderson 26-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Buccaneers 24–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 2:02.''''' Third quarter
• TB – Keyshawn Johnson 19-yard pass from Brad Johnson (Martín Gramática kick), 5:10. ''Buccaneers 31–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 3:59.'''''
• MIN – Moe Williams 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 2:08. ''Buccaneers 31–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 64 yards, 3:02.''''' Fourth quarter
• TB – Mike Alstott 5-yard pass from Brad Johnson (Martín Gramática kick), 13:34. ''Buccaneers 38–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards, 3:17.'''''
• MIN – Moe Williams 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 4:40. ''Buccaneers 38–24. '''Drive: 11 plays, 88 yards, 5:43.''''' Top passers
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 18/29, 225 yards, 2 INT
• TB – Brad Johnson – 24/31, 313 yards, 5 TD Top rushers
• MIN – Michael Bennett – 10 rushes, 114 yards, TD
• TB – Aaron Stecker – 1 rushes, 59 yards Top receivers
• MIN – Jim Kleinsasser – 3 receptions, 64 yards
• TB – Keyshawn Johnson – 9 receptions, 133 yards, 2 TD

Week 10: vs. New York Giants

First quarter

• NYG – Charles Stackhouse 1-yard pass from Kerry Collins (Matt Bryant kick), 6:10. ''Giants 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 23 yards, 1:35.''''' Second quarter
• MIN – Gary Anderson 20-yard field goal, 12:36. ''Giants 7–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 5:07.'''''
• NYG – Ron Dayne 30-yard run (run failed), 8:48. ''Giants 13–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:48.''''' Third quarter
• MIN – Gary Anderson 27-yard field goal, 9:11. ''Giants 13–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 3:02.'''''
• NYG – Amani Toomer 11-yard pass from Kerry Collins (kick failed, wide left), 0:22. ''Giants 19–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 91 yards, 3:04.''''' Fourth quarter
• MIN – Moe Williams 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 12:06. ''Giants 19–13. '''Drive: 3 plays, 81 yards, 1:11.'''''
• MIN – Michael Bennett 78-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 8:36. ''Vikings 20–19. '''Drive: 2 plays, 78 yards, 0:16.'''''
• NYG – Tiki Barber 8-yard run (Kerry Collins–Marcellus Rivers pass), 2:43. ''Giants 27–20. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:53.''''' Top passers
• NYG – Kerry Collins – 25/35, 300 yards, 2 TD, INT
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 9/20, 91 yards Top rushers
• NYG – Tiki Barber – 24 rushes, 127 yards, TD
• MIN – Michael Bennett – 15 rushes, 167 yards, TD Top receivers
• NYG – Ron Dixon – 4 receptions, 107 yards
• MIN – Randy Moss – 3 receptions, 85 yards

Week 11: vs. Green Bay Packers

First quarter

• MIN – Randy Moss 24-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 12:32. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 79 yards, 2:28.'''''
• MIN – D'Wayne Bates 18-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 6:51. ''Vikings 14–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:20.''''' Second quarter
• GB – Ahman Green 1-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 0:43. ''Vikings 14–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 3:04.''''' Third quarter
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 9:00. ''Vikings 21–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 81 yards, 4:20.'''''
• GB – Bubba Franks 1-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 5:36. ''Vikings 21–14. '''Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 3:24.''''' Fourth quarter
• GB – Donald Driver 84-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 11:53. ''Tied 21–21. '''Drive: 3 plays, 84 yards, 1:27.'''''
• MIN – Gary Anderson 32-yard field goal, 7:16. ''Vikings 24–21. '''Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 4:37.'''''
• MIN – Moe Williams 3-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 1:56. ''Vikings 31–21. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:24.''''' Top passers
• GB – Brett Favre – 24/43, 296 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 13/26, 217 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
• GB – Ahman Green – 18 rushes, 71 yards, TD
• MIN – Michael Bennett – 20 rushes, 130 yards Top receivers
• GB – Donald Driver – 4 receptions, 121 yards, TD
• MIN – Randy Moss – 6 receptions, 115 yards, TD

Week 12: at New England Patriots

First quarter

• NE – Christian Fauria 9-yard pass from Tom Brady (Adam Vinatieri kick), 3:24. ''Patriots 7–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 67 yards, 5:40.''''' Second quarter
• NE – Christian Fauria 1-yard pass from Tom Brady (Adam Vinatieri kick), 12:30. ''Patriots 14–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 3:20.'''''
• NE – Troy Brown 5-yard pass from Tom Brady (Adam Vinatieri kick), 8:02. ''Patriots 21–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 29 yards, 4:01.'''''
• MIN – D'Wayne Bates 6-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 0:19. ''Patriots 21–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 61 yards, 0:50.''''' Third quarter
• MIN – Kelly Campbell 7-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 4:45. ''Patriots 21–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 3:19.''''' Fourth quarter
• MIN – Gary Anderson 38-yard field goal, 14:42. ''Patriots 21–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 3:16.'''''
• NE – Adam Vinatieri 34-yard field goal, 11:09. ''Patriots 24–17. '''Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 3:33.''''' Top passers
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 24/49, 272 yards, 2 TD
• NE – Tom Brady – 21/34, 239 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 5 rushes, 59 yards
• NE – Antowain Smith – 18 rushes, 58 yards Top receivers
• MIN – Randy Moss – 8 receptions, 92 yards
• NE – David Patten – 5 receptions, 62 yards

Week 13: vs. Atlanta Falcons

First quarter

• MIN – Daunte Culpepper 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 9:38. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:22.''''' Second quarter
• ATL – Bob Christian 1-yard run (Jay Feely kick), 12:48. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 2 plays, 40 yards, 0:21.'''''
• MIN – Hunter Goodwin 2-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 2:40. ''Vikings 14–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 36 yards, 3:25.'''''
• ATL – Brian Finneran 39-yard pass from Michael Vick (Jay Feely kick), 0:37. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 2:03.''''' Third quarter
• MIN – Michael Bennett 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 3:19. ''Vikings 21–14. '''Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards, 2:40.'''''
• ATL – Michael Vick 28-yard run (Jay Feely kick), 1:00. ''Tied 21–21. '''Drive: 5 plays, 76 yards, 2:19.''''' Fourth quarter
• ATL – Jay Feely 44-yard field goal, 3:33. ''Falcons 24–21. '''Drive: 8 plays, 29 yards, 3:53.'''''
• MIN – Gary Anderson 29-yard field goal, 0:11. ''Tied 24–24. '''Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 3:22.''''' Overtime
• ATL – Michael Vick 46-yard run, 12:35. ''Falcons 30–24. '''Drive: 2 plays, 48 yards, 0:51.''''' Top passers
• ATL – Michael Vick – 11/28, 173 yards, TD, INT
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 23/43, 266 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT Top rushers
• ATL – Michael Vick – 10 rushes, 173 yards, 2 TD
• MIN – Michael Bennett – 18 rushes, 86 yards, TD Top receivers
• ATL – Brian Finneran – 5 receptions, 114 yards, TD
• MIN – Randy Moss – 9 receptions, 134 yards With the overtime loss, the Vikings fell to 3-9 and 0-3 against the NFC South.

Week 14: at Green Bay Packers

First quarter

• MIN – Gary Anderson 23-yard field goal, 6:16. ''Vikings 10–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 6:50.'''''
• MIN – Randy Moss 3-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 1:02. ''Vikings 10–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 30 yards, 2:00.''''' Second quarter
• MIN – Gary Anderson 22-yard field goal, 12:55. ''Vikings 13–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 2:05.'''''
• GB – Ryan Longwell 33-yard field goal, 6:43. ''Vikings 13–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 6:12.'''''
• GB – Ryan Longwell 19-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Vikings 13–6. '''Drive: 12 plays, 51 yards, 5:22.''''' Third quarter
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper 3-yard run (kick blocked), 11:29. ''Vikings 19–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:31.'''''
• GB – Robert Ferguson 21-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 7:57. ''Vikings 19–13. '''Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:32.'''''
• MIN – Gary Anderson 37-yard field goal, 6:00. ''Vikings 22–13. '''Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 1:57.''''' Fourth quarter
• GB – Robert Ferguson 40-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 10:48. ''Vikings 22–20. '''Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards, 2:36.'''''
• GB – Tony Fisher 14-yard run (run failed), 1:06. ''Packers 26–22. '''Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 3:26.''''' Top passers
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 15/28, 136 yards, TD, INT
• GB – Brett Favre – 22/32, 214 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
• MIN – Michael Bennett – 19 rushes, 120 yards
• GB – Tony Fisher – 25 rushes, 96 yards, TD Top receivers
• MIN – D'Wayne Bates – 5 receptions, 71 yards
• GB – Robert Ferguson – 6 receptions, 105 yards, 2 TD With the loss, the Vikings failed to sweep the Packers and they were eliminated from playoff contention for the second straight year as result. The game had also featured a massive brawl between Green Bay and Minnesota at the end of the game following a game sealing interception.

Week 15: at New Orleans Saints

First quarter

• NO – John Carney 40-yard field goal, 11:50. ''Saints 3–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 17 yards, 3:10.'''''
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper 4-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 8:21. ''Vikings 7–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 3:29.'''''
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper 6-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 1:01. ''Vikings 14–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 5:42.'''''
• NO – Michael Lewis 97-yard kickoff return (John Carney kick), 0:48. ''Vikings 14–10. '''Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:13.''''' Second quarter
• MIN – Gary Anderson 41-yard field goal, 11:59. ''Vikings 17–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 3:49.'''''
• NO – John Carney 34-yard field goal, 5:25. ''Vikings 17–13. '''Drive: 12 plays, 44 yards, 6:34.'''''
• NO – Jake Reed 35-yard pass from Aaron Brooks (John Carney kick), 0:53. ''Saints 20–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 1:28.'''''
• MIN – Randy Moss 33-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 0:12. ''Vikings 24–20. '''Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 0:41.''''' Third quarter
• NO – John Carney 27-yard field goal, 0:55. ''Vikings 24–23. '''Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 8:06.''''' Fourth quarter
• NO – Deuce McAllister 17-yard pass from Aaron Brooks (Aaron Brooks–Joe Horn pass), 5:21. ''Saints 31–24. '''Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 4:35.'''''
• MIN – Randy Moss 13-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Daunte Culpepper run), 0:05. ''Vikings 32–31. '''Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 5:16.''''' Top passers
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 26/36, 312 yards, 2 TD
• NO – Aaron Brooks – 21/33, 255 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 7 rushes, 73 yards, 2 TD
• NO – Deuce McAllister – 18 rushes, 69 yards Top receivers
• MIN – Randy Moss – 11 receptions, 113 yards, 2 TD
• NO – Joe Horn – 5 receptions, 60 yards With the win, the Vikings improved to 4-10 and finished 1-3 against the NFC South.

Week 16: vs. Miami Dolphins

First quarter

• MIA – Chris Chambers 59-yard pass from Jay Fiedler (Olindo Mare kick), 11:43. ''Dolphins 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 3:17.''''' Second quarter
• MIN – Gary Anderson 35-yard field goal, 4:21. ''Dolphins 7–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 5:55.''''' Third quarter
• MIN – Moe Williams 3-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 7:45. ''Vikings 10–7. '''Drive: 13 plays, 78 yards, 7:15.'''''
• MIA – Jed Weaver 3-yard pass from Jay Fiedler (Olindo Mare kick), 1:19. ''Dolphins 14-10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 6:26.''''' Fourth quarter
• MIN – D'Wayne Bates 13-yard pass from Randy Moss (Gary Anderson kick), 11:53. ''Vikings 17–14. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:26.'''''
• MIA – Olindo Mare 25-yard field goal, 6:09. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 5:44.'''''
• MIN – Gary Anderson 53-yard field goal, 0:17. ''Vikings 20–17. '''Drive: 12 plays, 45 plays, 5:52.''''' Top passers
• MIA – Jay Fiedler – 15/21, 177 yards, 2 TD, INT
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 20/29, 244 yards, 2 INT Top rushers
• MIA – Ricky Williams – 15 rushes, 67 yards
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 10 rushes, 67 yards Top receivers
• MIA – Chris Chambers – 2 receptions, 68 yards, TD
• MIN – Randy Moss – 7 receptions, 110 yards With the win, the Vikings secured a 1-3 record against the AFC East and finished 4-4 at home.

Week 17: at Detroit Lions

First quarter

• DET – Aveion Cason 23-yard pass from Mike McMahon (Jason Hanson kick), 11:56. ''Lions 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 3:04.'''''
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper 2-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 3:53. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 14 plays, 69 yards, 8:03.'''''
• MIN – Corey Chavous 43-yard interception return (Gary Anderson kick), 3:00. Vikings 14–7.
• DET – Bill Schroeder 16-yard pass from Mike McMahon (Jason Hanson kick), 0:08. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 2:52.''''' Second quarter
• MIN – Michael Bennett 2-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 11:49. ''Vikings 21–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 3:19.'''''
• MIN – Kelly Campbell 10-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 5:54. ''Vikings 28–14. '''Drive: 5 plays, 84 yards, 2:22.'''''
• DET – Jason Hanson 37-yard field goal, 1:50. ''Vikings 28–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 4:04.''''' Third quarter
• DET – Robert Porcher fumble recovery in the end zone (Jason Hanson kick), 5:41. Vikings 28–24.
• MIN – Kelly Campbell 27-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 0:58. ''Vikings 35–24. '''Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 4:43.''''' Fourth quarter
• DET – Todd Lyght 75-yard return of blocked field goal (pass failed), 10:56. Vikings 35–30.
• MIN – Gary Anderson 18-yard field goal, 1:09. ''Vikings 38–30. '''Drive: 13 plays, 72 yards, 6:40.'''''
• DET – Scotty Anderson 20-yard pass from Mike McMahon (pass failed), 0:13. ''Vikings 38–36. '''Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 0:56.''''' Top passers
• MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 21/29, 312 yards, 2 TD, INT
• DET – Mike McMahon – 19/44, 293 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT Top rushers
• MIN – Michael Bennett – 19 rushes, 82 yards, TD
• DET – Mike McMahon – 3 rushes, 43 yards Top receivers
• MIN – Randy Moss – 6 receptions, 109 yards
• DET – Bill Schroeder – 6 receptions, 132 yards, TD With the win, the Vikings finished the season at 6-10 (4-2 against the NFC North) and 2-6 on the road.

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References

References

1. "2009 Minnesota Vikings Media Guide".