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2003 Minnesota Vikings season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| team | Minnesota Vikings | |
| year | 2003 | |
| record | 9–7 | |
| division_place | 2nd NFC North | |
| coach | Mike Tice | |
| stadium | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* | |
| pro bowlers | {{collapsible list | title=4 |
| 1 | C Matt Birk | |
| 2 | FS Corey Chavous | |
| 3 | QB Daunte Culpepper | |
| 4 | WR Randy Moss (injured) | |
| AP All-pros | {{collapsible list | title=2 |
| 1 | C Matt Birk (2nd team) | |
| 2 | WR Randy Moss (1st team) | |
| uniform | File:Vikings 1996-2005.png | |
| shortnavlink | Vikings seasons |
| AP All-pros = {{collapsible list|title=2
The 2003 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 43rd in the National Football League (NFL). They finished second in the NFC North with a 9–7 record, behind the 10–6 Green Bay Packers, but missed the playoffs for a third straight year. Despite gaining 6,294 yards of offense over their 16 games, by far the most in the league, the team managed just 416 points, the sixth-most in the NFL. The Vikings won their first six games of the 2003 season, then lost their next four games, after which they alternated wins and losses for the remainder of the season. The Vikings were officially eliminated from postseason contention with a loss to the Arizona Cardinals on the last play of their final game.
Wide receiver Randy Moss led the NFL with 17 touchdown receptions, the third time in his career that he led the league in that category. After two seasons of inconsistency, rejuvenated quarterback Daunte Culpepper was voted to play in the second Pro Bowl of his career at the end of the season.
Offseason
| Additions | Subtractions | |
|---|---|---|
| QB Gus Frerotte (Bengals) | ||
| T Mike Rosenthal (Giants) | ||
| LB Chris Claiborne (Lions) | ||
| CB Ken Irvin (Saints) | ||
| CB Denard Walker (Broncos) |
2003 draft
Main article: 2003 NFL draft
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| Kevin Williams | Defensive tackle | [Oklahoma State](2002-oklahoma-state-cowboys-football-team) | In lieu of #7 (time expired) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. J. Henderson | Linebacker | [Maryland](2002-maryland-terrapins-football-team) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nate Burleson | Wide receiver | [Nevada](2002-nevada-wolf-pack-football-team) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Onterrio Smith | Running back | [Oregon](2002-oregon-ducks-football-team) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ***Traded to the [Cleveland Browns](2003-cleveland-browns-season)*** | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eddie Johnson | Punter | Idaho State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mike Nattiel | Linebacker | [Florida](2002-florida-gators-football-team) | From [Saints](2003-new-orleans-saints-season) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Keenan Howry | Wide receiver | [Oregon](2002-oregon-ducks-football-team) |
Notes:
Staff
- Owner – Red McCombs
- President – Gary Woods
- Vice president of football operations – Rob Brzezinski
- Head coach – Mike Tice
- Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks – Scott Linehan
- Running backs – Dean Dalton
- Wide receivers – Charlie Baggett
- Tight ends/assistant offensive line – John Tice
- Offensive line – Steve Loney
- Offensive quality control – Randy Hanson
- Defensive coordinator/defensive line – George O'Leary
- Linebackers – Brian Baker
- Secondary – Chuck Knox Jr.
- Assistant secondary – Kevin Ross
- Defensive assistant/assistant defensive line – Pete Bercich
- Defensive quality control – Jim Panagos
- Special teams – Rusty Tillman
- Strength and conditioning – Steve Wetzel
- Assistant strength and conditioning – Daryl Lawrence
Roster
Preseason
Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Attendance | NFL.com | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| recap | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||||
| August 9 | [Jacksonville Jaguars](2003-jacksonville-jaguars-season) | **L** 14–16 | 0–1 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 63,370 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/jaguars-at-vikings-2003-pre-1) | |||||
| August 16 | at [Kansas City Chiefs](2003-kansas-city-chiefs-season) | **L** 16–26 | 0–2 | Arrowhead Stadium | 75,634 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-chiefs-2003-pre-2) | |||||
| August 22 | at [Oakland Raiders](2003-oakland-raiders-season) | **W** 21–6 | 1–2 | Network Associates Coliseum | 37,411 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-raiders-2003-pre-3) | |||||
| August 28 | [Arizona Cardinals](2003-arizona-cardinals-season) | **L** 27–31 | 1–3 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 63,473 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/cardinals-at-vikings-2003-pre-4) |
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
First quarter
- MIN – D'Wayne Bates 13-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Hayden Epstein kick), 2:47. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:40.''''' Second quarter
- JAX – Seth Marler 29-yard field goal, 4:19. ''Vikings 7–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 4:10.'''''
- JAX – Ike Charlton 97-yard fumble return (James Tuthill kick), 0:52. Jaguars 10–7.
- JAX – Danny Boyd 32-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Jaguars 13–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 12 yards, 0:36.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Onterrio Smith 1-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 0:40. ''Vikings 14–13. '''Drive: 18 plays, 69 yards, 10:08.''''' Fourth quarter
- JAX – Seth Marler 43-yard field goal, 11:55. ''Jaguars 16–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 3:45.''''' Top passers
- JAX – Mark Brunell – 10/13, 110 yards
- MIN – Shaun Hill – 7/11, 63 yards Top rushers
- JAX – LaBrandon Toefield – 8 rushes, 33 yards
- MIN – Onterrio Smith – 12 rushes, 33 yards, TD Top receivers
- JAX – Jimmy Smith – 5 receptions, 70 yards
- MIN – Randy Moss – 2 receptions, 25 yards
Week 2: at Kansas City Chiefs
First quarter
- KC – Morten Andersen 38-yard field goal, 11:58. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 38 yards, 3:02.'''''
- MIN – Onterrio Smith 1-yard run (Todd France kick), 8:15. ''Vikings 7–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 14 yards, 1:46.''''' Second quarter
- KC – Morten Andersen 21-yard field goal, 11:31. ''Vikings 7–6. '''Drive: 12 plays, 83 yards, 5:29.'''''
- KC – Marc Boerigter 59-yard pass from Trent Green (Morten Andersen kick), 8:38. ''Chiefs 13–7. '''Drive: 2 plays, 76 yards, 0:34.'''''
- MIN – Aaron Elling 48-yard field goal, 1:07. ''Chiefs 13–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, 1:57.'''''
- KC – Morten Andersen 42-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Chiefs 16–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 1:07.''''' Third quarter
- KC – José Cortez 46-yard field goal, 2:27. ''Chiefs 19–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 3:07.''''' Fourth quarter
- KC – Dwayne Blakley 12-yard pass from Todd Collins (José Cortez kick), 10:48. ''Chiefs 26–10. '''Drive: 2 plays, 47 yards, 0:50.'''''
- MIN – Nate Burleson 1-yard pass from Shaun Hill (pass failed), 4:18. ''Chiefs 26–16. '''Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards, 3:01.''''' Top passers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 8/13, 68 yards
- KC – Trent Green – 7/13, 152 yards, TD Top rushers
- MIN – Doug Chapman – 6 rushes, 34 yards
- KC – Derrick Blaylock – 6 rushes, 48 yards Top receivers
- MIN – Nate Burleson – 6 receptions, 56 yards, TD
- KC – Marc Boerigter – 2 receptions, 85 yards, TD
Week 3: at Oakland Raiders
First quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 5-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 4:41. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:35.''''' Second quarter
- OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 20-yard field goal, 14:11. ''Vikings 7–3. '''Drive: 13 plays, 48 yards, 5:30.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 1-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 0:24. ''Vikings 14–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 2:28.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Onterrio Smith 5-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 10:03. ''Vikings 21–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 3:38.'''''
- OAK – Joe O'Donnell 33-yard field goal, 0:15. ''Vikings 21–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 3:12.''''' Fourth quarter
- No scoring plays. Top passers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 13/22, 141 yards, 2 TD
- OAK – Rich Gannon – 9/18, 107 yards Top rushers
- MIN – John Avery – 13 rushes, 52 yards
- OAK – Ronney Jenkins – 6 rushes, 44 yards Top receivers
- MIN – Randy Moss – 5 receptions, 36 yards, 2 TD
- OAK – Teyo Johnson – 2 receptions, 55 yards
Week 4: vs. Arizona Cardinals
First quarter
- ARI – Bill Gramática 47-yard field goal, 8:10. ''Cardinals 3–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 38 yards, 6:50.'''''
- MIN – Aaron Elling 52-yard field goal, 2:29. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 38 yards, 5:41.''''' Second quarter
- MIN – Nate Burleson 27-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 11:07. ''Vikings 10–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 2:56.'''''
- ARI – Damien Anderson 69-yard run (Bill Gramática kick), 10:51. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 1 play, 69 yards, 0:16.'''''
- MIN – Aaron Elling 28-yard field goal, 0:50. ''Vikings 13–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 2:03.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Sean Berton 4-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Aaron Elling kick), 11:32. ''Vikings 20–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 3:28.'''''
- ARI – Preston Parsons 11-yard run (Tim Duncan kick), 8:48. ''Vikings 20–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 2:44.'''''
- ARI – Bryant Johnson 20-yard pass from Preston Parsons (Bill Gramática kick), 1:27. ''Cardinals 24–20. '''Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 4:00.''''' Fourth quarter
- MIN – Larry Ned 1-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 12:03. ''Vikings 27–24. '''Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 4:24.'''''
- ARI – Preston Parsons 1-yard run (Tim Duncan kick), 7:35. ''Cardinals 31–27. '''Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 4:28.''''' Top passers
- ARI – Preston Parsons – 13/16, 156 yards, TD
- MIN – Gus Frerotte – 10/15, 166 yards, TD Top rushers
- ARI – Damien Anderson – 5 rushes, 119 yards, TD
- MIN – John Avery – 4 rushes, 12 yards Top receivers
- ARI – Bryant Johnson – 5 receptions, 65 yards, TD
- MIN – Kenny Clark – 4 receptions, 47 yards
Regular season
Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Attendance | NFL.com | |||||||||||||||||
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| recap | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | |||||||
| September 7 | at **[Green Bay Packers](2003-green-bay-packers-season)** | **W** 30–25 | 1–0 | Lambeau Field | 70,505 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-packers-2003-reg-1) | ||||||||||||||||||
| September 14 | **[Chicago Bears](2003-chicago-bears-season)** | **W** 24–13 | 2–0 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 64,144 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/bears-at-vikings-2003-reg-2) | ||||||||||||||||||
| September 21 | at **[Detroit Lions](2003-detroit-lions-season)** | **W** 23–13 | 3–0 | Ford Field | 60,865 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-lions-2003-reg-3) | ||||||||||||||||||
| September 28 | [San Francisco 49ers](2003-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **W** 35–7 | 4–0 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 64,111 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/49ers-at-vikings-2003-reg-4) | ||||||||||||||||||
| October 5 | at [Atlanta Falcons](2003-atlanta-falcons-season) | **W** 39–26 | 5–0 | Georgia Dome | 70,427 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-falcons-2003-reg-5) | ||||||||||||||||||
| *Bye week* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 19 | [Denver Broncos](2003-denver-broncos-season) | **W** 28–20 | 6–0 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 64,381 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/broncos-at-vikings-2003-reg-7) | ||||||||||||||||||
| October 26 | [New York Giants](2003-new-york-giants-season) | **L** 17–29 | 6–1 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 64,114 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/giants-at-vikings-2003-reg-8) | ||||||||||||||||||
| November 2 | **[Green Bay Packers](2003-green-bay-packers-season)** | **L** 27–30 | 6–2 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 64,482 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/packers-at-vikings-2003-reg-9) | ||||||||||||||||||
| November 9 | at [San Diego Chargers](2003-san-diego-chargers-season) | **L** 28–42 | 6–3 | Qualcomm Stadium | 64,738 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-chargers-2003-reg-10) | ||||||||||||||||||
| November 16 | at [Oakland Raiders](2003-oakland-raiders-season) | **L** 18–28 | 6–4 | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum | 56,653 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-raiders-2003-reg-11) | ||||||||||||||||||
| November 23 | **[Detroit Lions](2003-detroit-lions-season)** | **W** 24–14 | 7–4 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 63,946 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/lions-at-vikings-2003-reg-12) | ||||||||||||||||||
| November 30 | at [St. Louis Rams](2003-st-louis-rams-season) | **L** 17–48 | 7–5 | Edward Jones Dome | 66,134 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-rams-2003-reg-13) | ||||||||||||||||||
| December 7 | [Seattle Seahawks](2003-seattle-seahawks-season) | **W** 34–7 | 8–5 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 63,968 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/seahawks-at-vikings-2003-reg-14) | ||||||||||||||||||
| December 14 | at **[Chicago Bears](2003-chicago-bears-season)** | **L** 10–13 | 8–6 | Soldier Field | 61,804 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-bears-2003-reg-15) | ||||||||||||||||||
| December 20 | [Kansas City Chiefs](2003-kansas-city-chiefs-season) | **W** 45–20 | 9–6 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 64,291 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/chiefs-at-vikings-2003-reg-16) | ||||||||||||||||||
| December 28 | at [Arizona Cardinals](2003-arizona-cardinals-season) | **L** 17–18 | 9–7 | Sun Devil Stadium | 52,734 | [Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-cardinals-2003-reg-17) |
Game summaries
Week 1: at Green Bay Packers
First quarter
- MIN – John Avery 11-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 9:28. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 5:32.'''''
- MIN – Aaron Elling 22-yard field goal, 1:52. ''Vikings 10–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 4:34.''''' Second quarter
- GB – Ryan Longwell 27-yard field goal, 11:02. ''Vikings 10–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 3:12.'''''
- MIN – D'Wayne Bates 2-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 5:34. ''Vikings 17–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 5:28.'''''
- MIN – Aaron Elling 46-yard field goal, 0:04. ''Vikings 20–3. '''Drive: 2 plays, 0 yards, 0:13.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 13-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 8:47. ''Vikings 27–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 3:09.'''''
- GB – Ahman Green 8-yard run (Brett Favre–Bubba Franks pass), 1:30. ''Vikings 27–11. '''Drive: 14 plays, 78 yards, 7:17.''''' Fourth quarter
- MIN – Aaron Elling 34-yard field goal, 10:07. ''Vikings 30–11. '''Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 6:23.'''''
- GB – Ahman Green 1-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 6:27. ''Vikings 30–18. '''Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 3:40.'''''
- GB – Javon Walker 24-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 1:55. ''Vikings 30–25. '''Drive: 3 plays, 41 yards, 0:29.''''' Top passers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 15/30, 195 yards, 3 TD
- GB – Brett Favre – 25/41, 248 yards, TD, 4 INT Top rushers
- MIN – Moe Williams – 22 rushes, 80 yards
- GB – Ahman Green – 15 rushes, 53 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
- MIN – Randy Moss – 9 receptions, 150 yards, TD
- GB – Javon Walker – 5 receptions, 84 yards, TD
Week 2: vs. Chicago Bears
First quarter
- MIN – Moe Williams 1-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 13:57. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 56 yards, 1:03.'''''
- CHI – Paul Edinger 42-yard field goal, 10:35. ''Vikings 7–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 3:22.''''' Second quarter
- MIN – Aaron Elling 23-yard field goal, 11:18. ''Vikings 10–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 33 yards, 3:23.'''''
- MIN – Jim Kleinsasser 3-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 1:55. ''Vikings 17–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 92 yards, 7:12.'''''
- CHI – David Terrell 14-yard pass from Kordell Stewart (Paul Edinger kick), 0:39. ''Vikings 17–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 1:16.''''' Third quarter
- CHI – Paul Edinger 43-yard field goal, 4:43. ''Vikings 17–13. '''Drive: 7 plays, 42 yards, 4:53.''''' Fourth quarter
- MIN – Jim Kleinsasser 11-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 2:56. ''Vikings 24–13. '''Drive: 16 plays, 93 yards, 9:42.''''' Top passers
- CHI – Kordell Stewart – 13/21, 137 yards, TD
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 20/26, 214 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
- CHI – Anthony Thomas – 10 rushes, 53 yards
- MIN – Moe Williams – 21 rushes, 108 yards, TD Top receivers
- CHI – Dez White – 3 receptions, 67 yards
- MIN – Kelly Campbell – 2 receptions, 53 yards
Week 3: at Detroit Lions
First quarter
- DET – Shawn Bryson 5-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 11:00. ''Lions 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 4:00.'''''
- DET – Jason Hanson 27-yard field goal, 0:52. ''Lions 10–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 16 yards, 2:52.''''' Second quarter
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper 14-yard run (kick aborted), 12:02. ''Lions 10–6. '''Drive: 3 plays, 36 yards, 0:57.'''''
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper 2-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 4:57. ''Vikings 13–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 98 yards, 2:51.'''''
- MIN – Aaron Elling 21-yard field goal, 0:05. ''Vikings 16–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 0:38.''''' Third quarter
- DET – Jason Hanson 37-yard field goal, 10:21. ''Vikings 16–13. '''Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 4:21.'''''
- MIN – Kelly Campbell 72-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Aaron Elling kick), 7:52. ''Vikings 23–13. '''Drive: 6 plays, 85 yards, 2:29.''''' Fourth quarter
- No scoring plays. Top passers
- MIN – Gus Frerotte – 8/19, 184 yards, TD, INT
- DET – Joey Harrington – 24/42, 235 yards, 3 INT Top rushers
- MIN – Moe Williams – 13 rushes, 95 yards
- DET – Shawn Bryson – 17 rushes, 49 yards, TD Top receivers
- MIN – Kelly Campbell – 2 receptions, 85 yards, TD
- DET – Bill Schroeder – 4 receptions, 54 yards
Week 4: vs. San Francisco 49ers
First quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 15-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Aaron Elling kick), 9:53. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 5:07.'''''
- MIN – Onterrio Smith 5-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 2:46. ''Vikings 14–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 3:52.''''' Second quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 35-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Aaron Elling kick), 4:39. ''Vikings 21–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 88 yards, 5:52.'''''
- MIN – Nate Burleson 22-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Aaron Elling kick), 0:56. ''Vikings 28–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 56 yards, 0:56.''''' Third quarter
- No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 59-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Aaron Elling kick), 14:52. ''Vikings 35–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 2:34.'''''
- SF – Tai Streets 37-yard pass from Tim Rattay (Owen Pochman kick), 7:37. ''Vikings 35–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 3:16.''''' Top passers
- SF – Tim Rattay – 12/18, 146 yards, TD
- MIN – Gus Frerotte – 16/21, 267 yards, 4 TD Top rushers
- SF – Kevan Barlow – 11 rushes, 72 yards
- MIN – Onterrio Smith – 10 rushes, 43 yards, TD Top receivers
- SF – Tai Streets – 4 receptions, 81 yards, TD
- MIN – Randy Moss – 8 receptions, 172 yards, 3 TD
Week 5: at Atlanta Falcons
First quarter
- ATL – Jay Feely 34-yard field goal, 11:57. ''Falcons 3–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 3:03.'''''
- ATL – Jay Feely 33-yard field goal, 7:40. ''Falcons 6–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 2:12.''''' Second quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 32-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Aaron Elling kick), 13:35. ''Vikings 7–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 4:19.'''''
- MIN – Penalty on Doug Johnson enforced in the end zone for a safety, 10:23. Vikings 9–6.
- MIN – Aaron Elling 32-yard field goal, 8:06. ''Vikings 12–6. '''Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 2:17.'''''
- ATL – Warrick Dunn 8-yard run (Jay Feely kick), 6:56. ''Falcons 13–12. '''Drive: 2 plays, 76 yards, 1:10.'''''
- ATL – Peerless Price 6-yard pass from Doug Johnson (Jay Feely kick), 0:10. ''Falcons 20–12. '''Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards, 4:26.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 17-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Gus Frerotte–Onterrio Smith pass), 7:34. ''Tied 20–20. '''Drive: 4 plays, 45 yards, 1:50.'''''
- MIN – Moe Williams 11-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 2:39. ''Vikings 27–20. '''Drive: 4 plays, 77 yards, 2:01.''''' Fourth quarter
- MIN – Moe Williams 5-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 13:05. ''Vikings 34–20. '''Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 3:23.'''''
- MIN – Penalty on Bob Whitfield enforced in the end zone for a safety, 11:38. Vikings 36–20.
- MIN – Aaron Elling 24-yard field goal, 2:52. ''Vikings 39–20. '''Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:41.'''''
- ATL – Jimmy Farris 8-yard pass from Doug Johnson (pass failed), 1:43. ''Vikings 39–26. '''Drive: 5 plays, 55 yards, 1:09.''''' Top passers
- MIN – Gus Frerotte – 14/24, 239 yards, 2 TD, INT
- ATL – Doug Johnson – 28/40, 352 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
- MIN – Moe Williams – 11 rushes, 71 yards, 2 TD
- ATL – T. J. Duckett – 11 rushes, 69 yards Top receivers
- MIN – Randy Moss – 5 receptions, 81 yards, 2 TD
- ATL – Peerless Price – 12 receptions, 168 yards, TD
Week 7: vs. Denver Broncos
First quarter
- MIN – Kelly Campbell 47-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 6:10. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 3:33.''''' Second quarter
- DEN – Clinton Portis 4-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 1:51. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 5:16.'''''
- MIN – Moe Williams 59-yard pass play by Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 0:00. ''Vikings 14–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 81 yards, 1:51.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Onterrio Smith 5-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 9:24. ''Vikings 21–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 5:36.'''''
- MIN – Lance Johnstone 33-yard interception return (Aaron Elling kick), 7:57. Vikings 28–7.
- DEN – Jason Elam 46-yard field goal, 5:20. ''Vikings 28–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 2:37.''''' Fourth quarter
- DEN – Jason Elam 46-yard field goal, 14:17. ''Vikings 28–13. '''Drive: 10 plays, 35 yards, 4:14.'''''
- DEN – Mike Anderson 1-yard pass from Danny Kanell (Jason Elam kick), 6:45. ''Vikings 28–20. '''Drive: 12 plays, 61 yards, 4:38.''''' Top passers
- DEN – Steve Beuerlein – 9/19, 119 yards, 3 INT
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 19/26, 277 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
- DEN – Clinton Portis – 25 rushes, 117 yards, TD
- MIN – Moe Williams – 14 rushes, 42 yards Top receivers
- DEN – Shannon Sharpe – 7 receptions, 79 yards
- MIN – Randy Moss – 10 receptions, 151 yards
Week 8: vs. New York Giants
First quarter
- MIN – Aaron Elling 51-yard field goal, 10:12. ''Vikings 3–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 40 yards, 4:48.'''''
- NYG – Ike Hilliard 19-yard pass from Kerry Collins (Brett Conway kick), 7:19. ''Giants 7–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 2:53.''''' Second quarter
- NYG – Brett Conway 20-yard field goal, 3:31. ''Giants 10–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 3:12.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 33-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 1:53. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 79 yards, 1:38.'''''
- NYG – Brett Conway 44-yard field goal, 0:04. ''Giants 13–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 1:49.''''' Third quarter
- NYG – Brett Conway 37-yard field goal, 13:14. ''Giants 16–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 1:46.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 1-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 6:22. ''Vikings 17–16. '''Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 3:09.''''' Fourth quarter
- NYG – Tiki Barber 2-yard run (pass failed), 5:29. ''Giants 22–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:58.'''''
- NYG – Ike Hilliard 14-yard pass from Kerry Collins (Brett Conway kick), 3:39. ''Giants 29–17. '''Drive: 3 plays, 17 yards, 1:36.''''' Top passers
- NYG – Kerry Collins – 23/39, 375 yards, 2 TD, INT
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 18/31, 241 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
- NYG – Tiki Barber – 20 rushes, 75 yards, TD
- MIN – Moe Williams – 11 rushes, 69 yards Top receivers
- NYG – Ike Hilliard – 9 receptions, 100 yards, 2 TD
- MIN – Randy Moss – 7 receptions, 125 yards, 2 TD
Week 9: vs. Green Bay Packers
First quarter
- GB – Ryan Longwell 21-yard field goal, 11:14. ''Packers 3–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 3:46.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 43-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 8:33. ''Vikings 7–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 2:41.'''''
- GB – Ryan Longwell 43-yard field goal, 5:42. ''Vikings 7–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 2:51.''''' Second quarter
- GB – Ahman Green 5-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 12:18. ''Packers 13–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, 3:23.'''''
- MIN – Jim Kleinsasser 4-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 2:07. ''Vikings 14–13. '''Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 4:01.'''''
- GB – Javon Walker 12-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 0:21. ''Packers 20–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 1:46.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Aaron Elling 47-yard field goal, 8:53. ''Packers 20–17. '''Drive: 12 plays, 48 yards, 6:07.'''''
- MIN – Aaron Elling 37-yard field goal, 2:26. ''Tied 20–20. '''Drive: 10 plays, 39 yards, 5:09.''''' Fourth quarter
- GB – Javon Walker 12-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 13:14. ''Packers 27–20. '''Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 4:12.'''''
- GB – Ryan Longwell 27-yard field goal, 2:37. ''Packers 30–20. '''Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 6:40.'''''
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper 1-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 0:33. ''Packers 30–27. '''Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 2:04.''''' Top passers
- GB – Brett Favre – 18/28, 194 yards, 3 TD, INT
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 21/34, 202 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
- GB – Ahman Green – 21 rushes, 137 yards
- MIN – Moe Williams – 12 rushes, 63 yards Top receivers
- GB – Ahman Green – 5 receptions, 52 yards, TD
- MIN – Randy Moss – 6 receptions, 87 yards, TD
Week 10: at San Diego Chargers
First quarter
- SD – David Boston 3-yard pass from Doug Flutie (Steve Christie kick), 11:47. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:13.'''''
- SD – LaDainian Tomlinson 73-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 7:51. ''Chargers 14–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 85 yards, 1:59.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 4-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 2:09. ''Chargers 14–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:42.''''' Second quarter
- SD – Doug Flutie 3-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 11:36. ''Chargers 21–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 5:33.'''''
- MIN – Nate Burleson 19-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 4:42. ''Chargers 21–14. '''Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, 6:54.'''''
- SD – Antonio Gates 4-yard pass from Doug Flutie (Steve Christie kick), 0:25. ''Chargers 28–14. '''Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 4:17.''''' Third quarter
- SD – LaDainian Tomlinson 1-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 1:36. ''Chargers 35–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards, 3:09.''''' Fourth quarter
- MIN – Moe Williams 31-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 14:48. ''Chargers 35–21. '''Drive: 4 plays, 52 yards, 1:48.'''''
- SD – Doug Flutie 13-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 8:11. ''Chargers 42–21. '''Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 2:56.'''''
- MIN – Moe Williams 2-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 4:20. ''Chargers 42–28. '''Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 3:51.''''' Top passers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 32/44, 370 yards, 4 TD, INT
- SD – Doug Flutie – 21/29, 248 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
- MIN – Moe Williams – 12 rushes, 45 yards
- SD – LaDainian Tomlinson – 16 rushes, 162 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
- MIN – Moe Williams – 11 receptions, 126 yards, 2 TD
- SD – David Boston – 7 receptions, 82 yards, TD
Week 11: at Oakland Raiders
First quarter
- OAK – Phillip Buchanon 64-yard interception return (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 14:11. Raiders 7–0. Second quarter
- MIN – Aaron Elling 35-yard field goal, 11:24. ''Raiders 7–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 3:43.'''''
- OAK – Zack Crockett 1-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 8:22. ''Raiders 14–3. '''Drive: 1 play, 1 yard, 0:07.''''' Third quarter
- OAK – Tyrone Wheatley 2-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 11:23. ''Raiders 21–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:37.'''''
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper 11-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 2:12. ''Raiders 21–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 1:52.''''' Fourth quarter
- MIN – Kelly Campbell 29-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Daunte Culpepper–Hunter Goodwin pass), 8:32. ''Raiders 21–18. '''Drive: 2 plays, 81 yards, 0:44.'''''
- OAK – Zack Crockett 2-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 2:16. ''Raiders 28–18. '''Drive: 4 plays, 11 yards, 0:30.''''' Top passers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 27/49, 396 yards, TD, 3 INT
- OAK – Rick Mirer – 9/13, 195 yards Top rushers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 7 rushes, 42 yards, TD
- OAK – Tyrone Wheatley – 32 rushes, 109 yards, TD Top receivers
- MIN – Kelly Campbell – 4 receptions, 115 yards, TD
- OAK – O. J. Santiago – 2 receptions, 53 yards
Week 12: vs. Detroit Lions
First quarter
- MIN – Michael Bennett 25-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 7:29. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 3:41.''''' Second quarter
- No scoring plays. Third quarter
- DET – Corey Harris 35-yard fumble return (Jason Hanson kick), 12:11. Tied 7–7. Fourth quarter
- MIN – Aaron Elling 24-yard field goal, 2:45. ''Vikings 10–7. '''Drive: 15 plays, 73 yards, 8:49.'''''
- MIN – Corey Chavous 32-yard interception return (Aaron Elling kick), 2:26. Vikings 17–7.
- MIN – Brian Williams 42-yard interception return (Aaron Elling kick), 2:06. Vikings 24–7.
- DET – Az-Zahir Hakim 5-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 0:35. ''Vikings 24–14. '''Drive: 8 plays, 57 yards, 1:31.''''' Top passers
- DET – Joey Harrington – 21/41, 167 yards, TD, 4 INT
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 20/30, 196 yards, INT Top rushers
- DET – Joey Harrington – 2 rushes, 34 yards
- MIN – Michael Bennett – 15 rushes, 73 yards, TD Top receivers
- DET – Az-Zahir Hakim – 7 receptions, 61 yards, TD
- MIN – Randy Moss – 5 receptions, 56 yards
Week 13: at St. Louis Rams
First quarter
- STL – Marshall Faulk 18-yard run (Jeff Wilkins kick), 13:21. ''Rams 7–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 18 yards, 0:07.'''''
- STL – Jeff Wilkins 28-yard field goal, 5:40. ''Rams 10–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 62 yards, 4:38.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 15-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 0:56. ''Rams 10–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 4:44.''''' Second quarter
- STL – Isaac Bruce 4-yard pass from Marc Bulger (Jeff Wilkins kick), 11:50. ''Rams 17–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 83 yards, 4:06.'''''
- MIN – Aaron Elling 28-yard field goal, 5:43. ''Rams 17–10. '''Drive: 12 plays, 84 yards, 6:07.'''''
- MIN – Moe Williams 1-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 0:51. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 3:19.'''''
- STL – Jeff Wilkins 51-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Rams 20–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 48 yards, 0:51.''''' Third quarter
- STL – Marshall Faulk 5-yard run (Jeff Wilkins kick), 4:50. ''Rams 27–17. '''Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:33.'''''
- STL – Marc Bulger 12-yard run (Jeff Wilkins kick), 2:39. ''Rams 34–17. '''Drive: 1 play, 12 yards, 0:08.''''' Fourth quarter
- STL – Aeneas Williams 90-yard fumble return (Jeff Wilkins kick), 12:06. Rams 41–17.
- STL – Marshall Faulk 7-yard run (Jeff Wilkins kick), 6:48. ''Rams 48–17. '''Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 2:59.''''' Top passers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 33/47, 330 yards, TD, INT
- STL – Marc Bulger – 15/20, 222 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
- MIN – Michael Bennett – 14 rushes, 98 yards
- STL – Marshall Faulk – 17 rushes, 108 yards, 3 TD Top receivers
- MIN – Randy Moss – 10 receptions, 160 yards, TD
- STL – Torry Holt – 8 receptions, 102 yards
Week 14: vs. Seattle Seahawks
First quarter
- No scoring plays. Second quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 47-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 13:17. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 58 yards, 1:13.'''''
- MIN – Aaron Elling 36-yard field goal, 3:27. ''Vikings 10–0. '''Drive: 15 plays, 58 yards, 8:33.'''''
- MIN – Aaron Elling 35-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Vikings 13–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 43 yards, 2:22.''''' Third quarter
- SEA – Shaun Alexander 1-yard run (Josh Brown kick), 12:42. ''Vikings 13–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 2:18.'''''
- MIN – Randy Moss 45-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 9:24. ''Vikings 20–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:18.''''' Fourth quarter
- MIN – Kelly Campbell 43-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 14:53. ''Vikings 27–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 2:18.'''''
- MIN – Mike Nattiel 80-yard interception return (Aaron Elling kick), 1:34. Vikings 34–7. Top passers
- SEA – Matt Hasselbeck – 17/34, 218 yards, 2 INT
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 21/33, 274 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
- SEA – Shaun Alexander – 14 rushes, 56 yards, TD
- MIN – Michael Bennett – 25 rushes, 103 yards Top receivers
- SEA – Bobby Engram – 4 receptions, 93 yards
- MIN – Randy Moss – 8 receptions, 133 yards, 2 TD
Week 15: at Chicago Bears
First quarter
- CHI – Paul Edinger 38-yard field goal, 13:10. ''Bears 3–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 1:50.''''' Second quarter
- CHI – Anthony Thomas 1-yard run (Paul Edinger kick), 10:53. ''Bears 10–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:49.'''''
- MIN – Aaron Elling 22-yard field goal, 1:10. ''Bears 10–3. '''Drive: 19 plays, 73 yards, 9:43.''''' Third quarter
- CHI – Paul Edinger 22-yard field goal, 4:09. ''Bears 13–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 15 yards, 3:29.''''' Fourth quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 16-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 10:23. ''Bears 13–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 3:04.''''' Top passers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 24/34, 222 yards, TD, INT
- CHI – Rex Grossman – 13/30, 157 yards Top rushers
- MIN – Onterrio Smith – 27 rushes, 148 yards
- CHI – Anthony Thomas – 19 rushes, 79 yards, TD Top receivers
- MIN – Randy Moss – 9 receptions, 93 yards, TD
- CHI – Marty Booker – 3 receptions, 48 yards
Week 16: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
First quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 30-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 10:23. ''Vikings 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 92 yards, 4:37.''''' Second quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 21-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 10:58. ''Vikings 14–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:27.'''''
- MIN – Jim Kleinsasser 4-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 3:42. ''Vikings 21–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, 5:44.'''''
- MIN – Aaron Elling 46-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Vikings 24–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 2:53.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Onterrio Smith 1-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 11:44. ''Vikings 31–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 2:07.'''''
- KC – Priest Holmes 2-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 5:16. ''Vikings 31–7. '''Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 6:28.''''' Fourth quarter
- KC – Priest Holmes 4-yard run (pass failed), 13:33. ''Vikings 31–13. '''Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 2:43.'''''
- KC – Priest Holmes 1-yard run (Morten Andersen kick), 10:05. ''Vikings 31–20. '''Drive: 3 plays, 9 yards, 1:07.'''''
- MIN – Onterrio Smith 11-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 7:00. ''Vikings 38–20. '''Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 3:05.'''''
- MIN – Onterrio Smith 10-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 6:00. ''Vikings 45–20. '''Drive: 3 plays, 17 yards, 0:46.''''' Top passers
- KC – Trent Green – 18/38, 224 yards, 2 INT
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 20/29, 260 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
- KC – Priest Holmes – 18 rushes, 55 yards, 3 TD
- MIN – Onterrio Smith – 21 rushes, 146 yards, 3 TD Top receivers
- KC – Eddie Kennison – 5 receptions, 89 yards
- MIN – Randy Moss – 7 receptions, 111 yards, 2 TD
Week 17: at Arizona Cardinals
First quarter
- ARI – Neil Rackers 22-yard field goal, 0:51. ''Cardinals 3–0. '''Drive: 14 plays, 94 yards, 8:00.''''' Second quarter
- ARI – Neil Rackers 26-yard field goal, 0:19. ''Cardinals 6–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 0:23.''''' Third quarter
- MIN – Moe Williams 1-yard run (Aaron Elling kick), 7:08. ''Vikings 7–6. '''Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 4:39.''''' Fourth quarter
- MIN – Randy Moss 7-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Aaron Elling kick), 8:54. ''Vikings 14–6. '''Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 5:56.'''''
- MIN – Aaron Elling 46-yard field goal, 6:48. ''Vikings 17–6. '''Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:53.'''''
- ARI – Steve Bush 2-yard pass from Josh McCown (pass failed), 1:54. ''Vikings 17–12. '''Drive: 14 plays, 60 yards, 4:54.'''''
- ARI – Nate Poole 28-yard pass from Josh McCown (run failed), 0:00. ''Cardinals 18–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, 1:54.''''' Top passers
- MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 18/28, 197 yards, TD, INT
- ARI – Josh McCown – 20/33, 224 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
- MIN – Michael Bennett – 12 rushes, 63 yards
- ARI – Josh McCown – 3 rushes, 27 yards Top receivers
- MIN – Randy Moss – 5 receptions, 56 yards, TD
- ARI – Nate Poole – 5 receptions, 86 yards, TD Despite still having a chance to make the playoffs by winning the NFC North, the Vikings squandered a 17–6 fourth-quarter lead in the final two minutes and lost to the 3–12 Arizona Cardinals after Josh McCown threw a 28-yard pass to Nate Poole for the game-winning touchdown with no time left, and with the Packers' win over the Broncos, giving them the NFC North title, and ending the Vikings season.
Standings
Statistics
Team leaders
| Minnesota Vikings | year=2003 | border=2}}" | Category | Minnesota Vikings | year=2003 | border=2}}" | Player(s) | Minnesota Vikings | year=2003 | border=2}}" | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | Daunte Culpepper | 3,479 | |||||||||
| Passing touchdowns | Daunte Culpepper | 25 | |||||||||
| Rushing yards | Moe Williams | 745 | |||||||||
| Rushing touchdowns | Moe Williams | ||||||||||
| Onterrio Smith | 5 | ||||||||||
| Receiving yards | Randy Moss | 1,632 * | |||||||||
| Receiving touchdowns | Randy Moss | 17 | |||||||||
| Points | Randy Moss | ||||||||||
| Aaron Elling | 102 | ||||||||||
| Kickoff return yards | Onterrio Smith | 588 | |||||||||
| Punt return yards | Keenan Howry | 247 | |||||||||
| Tackles | Brian Russell | 95 | |||||||||
| Sacks | Kevin Williams | 10.5 | |||||||||
| Interceptions | Brian Russell | 9 | |||||||||
| Forced fumbles | Kenny Mixon | 4 |
- Vikings single season record
League rankings
| Minnesota Vikings | year=2003 | border=2}}" | Category | Minnesota Vikings | year=2003 | border=2}}" | Total yards | Minnesota Vikings | year=2003 | border=2}}" | Yards per game | Minnesota Vikings | year=2003 | border=2}}" | NFL rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (out of 32) | |||||||||||||||
| Passing offense | 3,951 | 246.9 | 4th | ||||||||||||
| Rushing offense | 2,343 | 146.4 | 4th | ||||||||||||
| **Total offense** | **6,294** | **393.4** | **1st** | ||||||||||||
| Passing defense | 3,477 | 217.3 | 26th | ||||||||||||
| Rushing defense | 1,879 | 117.4 | 17th | ||||||||||||
| **Total defense** | **5,356** | **334.8** | **23rd** |
References
References
- Pasquarelli, Len. (April 26, 2003). "Slow on trigger, Vikings miss pick". [[ESPN]].
- "2009 Minnesota Vikings Media Guide".
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