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MINNESOTA VIKINGS MISSION STATEMENT
The Minnesota Vikings are proud, honorable leaders, both on the field and in the community.
We are innovators who are neither afraid to lead nor content to settle. We’re tough, relentless and
unwavering in the face of adversity, and we always welcome new Norsemen into our crew.
The Vikings have a legion of united fans at our back, a crew that spans the entire globe and
with whom we engage and connect year-round. We are actively entrenched within the very fabric of
Minnesota, and as leaders in our community, we embrace our social responsibility to enact purpose-
ful change.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT A GLANCE
Founded .................................................................................................................................................January 28, 1960
First Season ................................................................................................................................................................1961
Team Facility ..................................................................................................................................................Winter Park
...................................................................................................................9520 Viking Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Stadium .................................................................................................................U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
Capacity ..................................................................................................................................................................66,200
Playing Surface ................................................................................................................UBU Sports Speed Series S5-M
Super Bowl Appearances ...........................................................................................................Super Bowl IV, VIII, IX, XI
Division Championships (19) ..........................................1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980,
...........................................................................................................1989, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2008, 2009, 2015
Playoff Appearances (28) ........................................................1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978,
..............1980, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2015
All-Time Record (regular season & playoffs)..................................................................................................468-407-10
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2016 MINNESOTA VIKINGS
OFFICIAL TEAM GUIDE
Kickoff 2016 Playoff Records
U.S. Bank Stadium ......................................................3-7 All-Time Playoff Leaders ..........................................240
Vikings Children’s Fund ................................................8 Big Days/Playoffs .....................................................240
Vikings Community Relations ..................................9-12 Individual Playoff Records .........................................241
Vikings Youth Football ................................................13 Team Playoff Records ................................................242
Executives History
Zygi Wilf ......................................................................16 Vikings Lore .......................................................245-248
Mark Wilf, Leonard Wilf ..........................................17-18 Vikings Coaching History ...................................249-250
Ownership Partners .....................................................19 Results: Year-by-Year .........................................251-257
Rick Spielman ..............................................................20 Vikings All-Time Records...........................................258
Kevin Warren ...............................................................21 Overtime Games ........................................................258
Vikings Executive Vice Presidents .........................22-25 Primetime/Thanksgiving Games ...............................259
Coaching Staff Series Standings ................................................260-262
Head Coach Mike Zimmer ......................................28-30 Vikings Alumni ..................................................263-266
Assistant Coaches and Staff ..................................31-53 Vikings All-Time Games Played/Started ...................267
Vikings Staff Vikings All-Time Drafts ......................................268-271
Staff ......................................................................56-76 Pro Football Hall of Fame ...................................272-273
Staff Directory ........................................................77-78 Vikings Ring of Honor .........................................274-276
Cheerleaders ................................................................79 Retired Jersey Numbers .............................................277
Korey Stringer Good Guy Award .................................277
Players
Ed Block Courage Award ............................................277
Players ..................................................................82-185
All-Time Players/Week/Month ..........................278-279
Rookies ...............................................................188-193
Vikings All-Time Honors .....................................280-281
Free Agents ..........................................................193-195
Pro Bowl Honorees .....................................................281
Vikings Roster............................................................196
Year-by-Year ......................................................282-284
2015 Season Review
Super Bowl Results ....................................................285
Regular Season Statistics ..........................................198
Homes of the Vikings ................................................286
Regular Season Defensive Statistics ..................199-200
Extra Points
Participation Chart .....................................................201
2016 Vikings Training Camp .......................................287
Game-By-Game Starters ............................................202
Vikings Preseason Television....................................288
The Last Time ............................................................203
Vikings Radio Network ..............................................289
2015 NFL Standings ..................................................204
Vikings Media Policy ..................................................290
Records
2016 NFL Schedule .............................................291-292
Attendance Records ..................................................206
NFL Teams of the Decades ........................................293
All-Time Leaders.................................................207-214
Gjallarhorn Sounders .................................................294
Individual Records ...............................................215-221
Vikings Schedule ........................................................302
Rookie Records ...................................................222-223
Vikings Big Days Rushing/
Passing/Receiving ..........................................224-226
All-Time Scoring .................................................226-229
All-Time Starting QB .................................................229
All-Time Passing/Receiving/Rushing ...............230-233
Touchdowns by Season .............................................233
Team Records .....................................................234-237
Opening Day Results/Highs .......................................238
Final NFL Offensive/Defensive Rankings ..................239
The Minnesota Vikings 2016 Official Team Guide is a production of the Minnesota Vikings Public Relations
Department. Cover and inside page design by Erin Swartz, Alicia Dryer and Taylar Jacobson. Printing and layout by
Bolger Vision Beyond Print, Minneapolis, MN. Design and Technical Support - Bill Doll, Laura Smith, Monica Smith and
the Bolger staff. Inside photography by Steve Smith, Rick Kolodziej, Brad Madson, Steve Lucas, Andy Kenutis and Craig
Odegard. Editor - Tom West. Editorial Assistants - Bob Hagan, Jeff Anderson, Jon Ekstrom, Sam Newton, Travis Langer,
Zach Royse, Craig Peters, Mike Wobschall and Keith Grinde.
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Following more than a dozen years of discussion at the State
Stadium Site:
Capitol and four years of design and construction, the Vikings and * East Town - Minneapolis, MN.
the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority officially opened U.S. * Accessible from I-35W and Hwy I-94.
Bank Stadium on July 22, 2016, marking the completion of the larg- * Light Rail Transit station steps from the west doors.
est construction project in state history and the celebration of a true * 33-acres.
public-private partnership that has helped reshape the East Town * Access points to city and stadium on all four sides.
neighborhood in Minneapolis. * Three-acre plaza connecting to downtown Minneapolis.
* Two-block city park programmable for Vikings game day
In total, the design and construction of U.S. Bank Stadium involved activities.
more than 300 Minnesota businesses, with approximately 90% * Skyway connection to city’s sophisticated skyway system.
of the $1.1 billion construction dollars, or more than $700 million * Reconfigured tailgating zone in Minneapolis.
flowing back to Minnesotans. Approximately 8,000 construction
workers spent nearly four million hours on the project, peaking at
Stadium Exterior:
1,500 workers on site daily. Even prior to opening the world’s largest * Bold, iconic design unique to Minnesota.
pivoting glass doors, more than $1 billion in surrounding develop- * Fixed roof with largest span of transparent ethylene
ment has been generated, further creating and enhancing a vibrant tetraflouroethylene (ETFE) in country.
and robust downtown. * Lightest and most efficient roof structure in nation.
* Five of the largest pivoting glass doors in the world that
In conjunction with the workforce and development impacts, U.S. open to the fan plaza.
Bank Stadium immediately began securing national and interna- * Zinc metal panels, glass and glazed curtain wall.
tional events that will bring immeasurable exposure and significant * Nearly 200,000 square feet of glass and glazed curtain
return for Minnesota, including the 2016 International Champions walls, as well as zinc metal panels, make up the façade.
Cup, the 2018 Super Bowl, and the 2019 NCAA Final Four.
Stadium Interior:
From a design perspective, the innovative stadium boasts unique * 66,200 seats, expandable to 70,000 for Super Bowl LII.
features to any venue in the country, including the largest transpar- * 131 suites and 8,200 club seats, including field-level suites.
ent ETFE roof of a sports facility in the nation, as well as five of the * Closest seats and suites to the game action in any NFL
world’s largest glass doors, ranging from 75 to 95 feet high and each stadium, just 41 and 25 feet from the sidelines, respectively.
55 feet wide. The ETFE roof, combined with nearly 200,000 square * Seven levels connected by stairs, ramp, 33 escalators and 11
feet of glass, gives fans the best of both worlds: an outdoor feel with elevators.
protection from the elements. * Two concourses with 360-degree circulation and six views
into the bowl.
Despite its 1.75 million square foot imprint and 66,200 capacity, the * Highest quality HD video boards located in east and west
stadium’s interior offers an intimate feel, putting fans closer to the end zones, totaling 12,560 square feet.
action with some of the closest seats and suites in the NFL. Seven * 2,000 HD televisions located throughout the stadium.
levels, including two concourses with 360-degree circulation and * Large public gathering spaces inside and outside of stadium.
views into the bowl, are connected with escalators, elevators, stairs * Transparent, open structure connecting fans to outdoors in
and a continuous ramp. Two of the highest quality video boards in climate-controlled environment.
the NFL anchor the east and west end zones and are set low to the * Concourses twice as wide as Metrodome/Mall of America Field,
field, making it easy for all fans to shift their eyes from the action on 50 feet wide in some areas.
the field to the content on the boards. * More than twice as many restrooms.
* Enhanced concessions, including food from world-renowned
With each design element the Vikings philosophy was clear: ensure chefs, including Minnesota resident Andrew Zimmern.
that every fan touchpoint is a memorable one. Local food and bever- * Accessibility for people with disabilities.
age favorites, robust technology to keep fans connected, and special * Ample space for pre-game events/activities.
projects like the Vikings Voyage, the Legacy Ship and an extensive * Interactive Vikings Voyage fan entertainment center and
art collection will all enhance the game experience and further unify team store.
the team and its fans.
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authentic design of U.S. Bank Stadium responds to the climate rather than works against it. While the ability to shed snow was
of the utmost importance, the stadium’s sharp angles and expansive amounts of glass also continue the Minneapolis-St. Paul
community’s trend toward progressive and modern expression.
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Within the 27 stories of glass are five of the world’s largest doors ranging from 75 to 95 feet high and each measuring 55 feet
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balcony on the exterior of the stadium that features firepits and showcases an incredible view of The Commons park and the downtown 01
Minneapolis skyline. On the inside of the club, lounge couches, loge boxes and club seats allow fans to stay on top of the action. During 2
breaks in the game action, fans sitting in Club Purple can receive updates on fantasy football stats and scores from around the NFL
from hots located in the space. Club Purple includes all-inclusive food and beverage options from the club’s open display kitchen where
they can witness “celebrity chef”-style cooking. There are five other club areas throughout the stadium in addition to six different suite
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directly above the seating area. Aside from the close seats, the key feature of the Hyundai Club are the 25 high-definition televisions
providing fans an unparalleled viewing experience.
Delta Sky360 Club - Located on the field level directly next to the Vikings locker room, fans sitting in the Delta Sky360 Club will have DS
an up-close-and-personal experience with Vikings players before and after games as they will have exclusive access to the Vikings tun- R
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Super Bowl LII on February 4, 2018 and the 2019 NCAA Men’s Final Four.
After being selected as one of three finalists to host Super Bowl LII In February 2018, the Minnesota Super Bowl Bid Committee
S delivered a successful presentation to all 32 NFL owners during the NFL’s Spring League Meetings in Atlanta and was awarded the
VE game on May 20, 2014. Centered on the theme, “Built for the Bold,” the presentation highlighted the new, iconic and bold stadium as
UTI a centerpiece and included the many bold moves Minnesotans have made in creating a destination that is ready to host the world’s
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FF President Mark Wilf. “It was evident to me and my brother Zygi that NFL owners
TA were extremely impressed with everything Minnesota has to offer, and we have
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in February 2018.”

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stage,” Wilf said.
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VIKINGS EMPHASIZE STADIUM TECHNOLOGY
ON In order to ensure the best possible game day experience for every fan who walks through the doors of U.S. Bank Stadium, the Vikings
AS placed an emphasis on building a wealth of technological innovations, including a mobile app that seamlessly integrates team and sta-
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Technology Partnerships John Penhollow. “Our core premise was to make technology relevant and useful for our passionate fan base, as
well as for our football and game day operations groups. We wanted to build a system that would be flexible enough to accommodate
constantly changing technology for years to come.”
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New Vikings Mobile App Brings Stadium Technology um’s Wi-Fi system with 1,300 access points distributed through-
Into The Palm of Your Hand out the stadium. Designed and installed by CenturyLink and
DS To help elevate the new technology at U.S. Bank Stadium, the AmpThink, the Wi-Fi system includes access points built into
OR Vikings looked to VenueNext to develop a new mobile app that the handrails of the lower bowl seating sections to allow for
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throughout the stadium enhance the app’s wayfinding features, brings sharp images to all video boards and televisions, making
while the digital ticketing feature allows easier access into the U.S. Bank Stadium the first NFL facility to implement a full 4k,
building as well as complete control of tickets from anywhere. In IP-based video production system.
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need to toggle between apps. In year one, the team is exploring than 12,500 square feet combined, the new boards immediately
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the hull and measuring five feet in diameter recognize U.S. Bank Stadium’s Founding Partners.
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“Soliciting and funding this collection of art from Minnesotans is another way to connect with the community in a very
unique way that not only Vikings fans, but all stadium users, can enjoy. The partnership also continues the theme of utilizing S
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contributed to the art collection.
Known as an avid photographer during and after his playing days, Blair’s behind-the-scenes access and keen photographic eye
led to his capturing a rare glimpse of Vikings history. His photos provide fans with a unique and poignant view into one man’s
career and the team for which he played. Eller’s ceramic DS
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span the north and south concourses of U.S. Bank Stadium.
Minnesota artist Greg Gossel’s pop-inspired mural on the
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$1.1 billion Total cost of U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings contributed $602 million -- including more than $125 million in
RS in additional funding from the original team/private $477 million commitment. The State of Minnesota and
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north and south walls of the main concourse. In addition, 250 framed photographs will be hung throughout the
new building.
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300 Minnesota-based companies were involved in the construction of U.S. Bank Stadium. Led by construction
manager Mortenson Construction. More than 90% of the companies that had a hand in building the new
stadium are based in Minnesota.
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