1971 Minnesota Vikings season

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1971 Minnesota Vikings season
Head Coach Bud Grant
Home Field Metropolitan Stadium
Results
Record 11-3
Place 1st NFC Central
Playoff Finish Lost Divisional Playoffs (Cowboys) 20-12 
 touchdowns= 48
Timeline
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1971 was the 11th year of season play for the Minnesota Vikings and the 52th regular season of the National Football League. The Vikings won the NFC Central title as they finished with a record of 11 wins and three losses, before losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Dallas Cowboys at home, 20-12, in the NFC Divisional Playoff game.

Contents

[edit] Offseason

[edit] NFL Draft

Main article: 1971 NFL Draft
Round Pick Player Position School/Club Team

[edit] Regular season

[edit] Season standings

[edit] Schedule

Game Date Opponent Result Vikings points Opponents Record Streak Notes
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[edit] Awards, Records, and Honors

[edit] References

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