Minnesota Vikings Playoff History

The Minnesota Vikings are an American football team in the NFL which is based in Minneapolis, and they are one of the most famous teams in the NFL. The franchise was founded in 1960 and is currently owned by Zygi, Leonard, and Mark Wilf. They play their home games at the U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings have a playoff record of 21 wins and 31 losses. Let us take a look at the history of playoff appearances by the Minnesota Vikings

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Minnesota Vikings Playoff Appearances by Year

1968 - Lost the Conference Championship to the Indianapolis Colts (14-24)

1969 - Lost the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs (7-23)

1970 - Lost the Divisional Playoff to the San Francisco 49ers (14-17)

1971 - Lost the Divisional Playoff to the Dallas Cowboys (12-20)

1973 - Lost the Super Bowl to the Miami Dolphins (7-24)

1974 - Lost the Super Bowl to the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-16)

1975 - Lost the Divisional Playoff to the Dallas Cowboys (14-17)

1976 - Lost the Super Bowl to the Oakland Raiders (4-32)

1977 - Lost the Conference Championship to the Dallas Cowboys (6-23)

1978 - Lost the Divisional Playoff to the Los Angeles Rams (10-34)

1980 - Lost the Divisional Playoff to the Philadelphia Eagles (16-31)

1982 - Lost the Second Round Playoff to the Washington Redskins (7-21)

1987 - Lost the Conference Championship to the Washington Redskins (10-17)

1988 - Lost the Divisional Playoff to the San Francisco 49ers (9-34)

1989 - Lost the Divisional Playoff to the San Francisco 49ers (13-41)

1998 - Lost the Conference Championship to the Atlanta Falcons (27-30)

1999 - Lost the Divisional Playoff to the Los Angeles Rams (37-49)

2000 - Lost the Conference Championship to the New York Giants (0-41)

2004 - Lost the Divisional Playoff to the Philadelphia Eagles (14-27)

2009 - Lost the Conference Championship to the New Orleans Saints (28-31)

2017 - Lost the Conference Championship to the Philadelphia Eagles (7-38)

2022 - Lost the Wildcard Playoffs to the New York Giants (24-31)

How many playoff games has the Minnesota Vikings reached with Alan Page?

Alan Page is one of the greatest players who played for the Minnesota Vikings and is considered one of the best defensive tackles to ever have played in the NFL. Alan Page played from 1967 to 1978 with the Minnesota Vikings and reached one Super Bowl with them. Alan Page has played a total of 16 playoff games, including four Super Bowls with the Minnesota Vikings.

How many playoff games has the Minnesota Vikings reached with Fran Tarkenton, Chuck Foreman, and Sammy White?

Fran Tarkenton (quarterback), Chuck Foreman (running back), and Sammy White (wide receiver) played together in the Vikings' playoff run from 1976 to 1978. They played a total of 6 playoff games during that time for the Minnesota Vikings. They led the team to Super Bowl XI but unfortunately lost against the Oakland Raiders.

Playoff Games Won by Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have a playoff record of 21 wins and 31 losses.

Wins in Wild Card rounds - 7 wins in 15 games

Wins in Divisional rounds - 9 wins in 21 games

Conference Championship wins - 4 wins in 11 games

League Championship wins (pre -1970 AFL-NFL merger - 1 win in 1 game

Super Bowl - 0 wins in 4 games

Minnesota Vikings Championships and Rings Won

The Minnesota Vikings have won 1 championship ring. They have won one NFL championship (pre-1970 AFL-NFL merger).

1970 (Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns)

Minnesota Vikings Playoff Stats

Total Playoff Games Played: 52

Overall Playoff Record (Wins-Losses): 21-31

Total Super Bowls Won: 0 (4 Appearances)

Passing Leader of All-time: Fran Tarkenton 2,635/4,569, 33,098 yds, 239 TD

Rushing Leader of All-time: Adrian Peterson 2,418 att, 11,747 yds, 97 TD

Receiving Leader of All-time: Cris Carter 1,004 rec, 12,383 yds, 110 TD

Scoring Leader of All-time: Fred Cox, 1,365 points

AV Leader: Carl Eller 177 AV

Coach with most wins: Bud Grant 158-96-5

Minnesota Vikings Super Bowl Stats

Total Super Bowl Appearances: 4

Super Bowls Won: 0