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52nd season in franchise history
2012 Minnesota Vikings season
OwnerZygi Wilf
Head coach Leslie Frazier
Home stadiumMall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Results
Record10–6
Division place2nd NFC North
Playoff finishLost Wild Card Playoffs
(at Packers) 10–24
Pro Bowlers
7
All-Pros
4
Team MVPAdrian Peterson
Uniform

The 2012 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 52nd in the National Football League (NFL), as well as their second full season under head coach Leslie Frazier. They looked to improve upon their 3–13 season the year before, and did so after defeating the Tennessee Titans in Week 5; their win over the Houston Texans in Week 16 made this their first winning season since 2009. The Vikings also made the playoffs for the first time since 2009 with a Week 17 win over the Green Bay Packers to give them a 10–6 regular season record, but were defeated by the same opponents in the Wild Card playoff round the following week. Adrian Peterson was named the league's Most Valuable Player after rushing for 2,097 yards, just nine yards short of breaking the single-season record held by Eric Dickerson since 1984.

On May 10, 2012, the Minnesota State Legislature approved a bill for a new stadium for the team that would see a new facility (later named U.S. Bank Stadium) constructed by 2016 and ensure the Vikings' presence in Minneapolis through the year 2046.[1] The bill was signed by Governor Mark Dayton on May 14,[2] and approved by the Minneapolis City Council by a vote of 7–6 on May 25.[3] [4]

Offseason

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Adrian Peterson rushed to a new career franchise record against Jacksonville in week 1, overtaking Robert Smith's 6,818 rushing yards

Pre-draft transactions

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The first major transactions of the 2012 offseason were the releases of veteran guards Steve Hutchinson and Anthony Herrera, and CB Cedric Griffin on March 10, as the Vikings began rebuilding their offensive line and secondary. Three days later, the team re-signed perennial backup QB Sage Rosenfels and DT Letroy Guion off their unrestricted free agents list. This was followed up with the signing of the Seattle Seahawks' unrestricted free agent TE John Carlson on a five-year contract.

The next week, the team brought in FB Jerome Felton, also an unrestricted free agent, from the Indianapolis Colts. They then released DT Remi Ayodele on March 21, but re-signed DT Fred Evans. March 26 was a big day for signings by the Vikings, with the re-signings of WR Devin Aromashodu and LB Erin Henderson, as well as the free agent acquisitions of CB Zack Bowman from the Chicago Bears and T Geoff Schwartz from the Carolina Panthers.

April saw very few transactions go through in anticipation of the 2012 NFL draft at the end of the month. Nevertheless, the Vikings signed LB Marvin Mitchell and WR Jerome Simpson, despite the fact that Simpson would miss the first three games of the season for a violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy.

2012 draft

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Main article: 2012 NFL draft
Pro Bowler
2012 Minnesota Vikings Draft
Draft order Player name Position College Contract Notes
Round Overall
1 3 Traded to the Cleveland Browns [A]
4 Matt Kalil OT USC 4 years[5] From Browns [A]
29 Harrison Smith S Notre Dame 4 years[6] From Ravens [B]
2 35 Traded to the Baltimore Ravens [B]
3 66 Josh Robinson CB UCF 4 years[7]
4 98 Traded to the Baltimore Ravens [B]
118 Jarius Wright WR Arkansas 4 years[7] From Falcons, via Browns[A]
128 Rhett Ellison FB USC 4 years[7] Compensatory pick [C]
134 Greg Childs WR Arkansas 4 years[7] Compensatory pick [C]
5 138 Traded to the Detroit Lions [D]
139 Robert Blanton S Notre Dame 4 years[7] From Browns[A]
6 173 Traded to the Washington Redskins [E]
175 Blair Walsh K Georgia 4 years[7] From Browns[F]
7 210 Audie Cole LB NC State 4 years[7]
211 Traded to the Tennessee Titans [G] From Browns[A]
219 Trevor Guyton DE California 4 years[7] From Seahawks, via Lions [D]
223 Traded to the Detroit Lions [D] From Eagles, via Patriots [H]
DE Brian Robison and the Vikings defense against the Jacksonville Jaguars, September 9

Notes:

  1. ^ a b c d e The Vikings traded their first-round selection (3rd overall) to the Browns in exchange for first-, fourth-, fifth- and seventh-round selections (4th, 118th, 139th and 211th overall).
  2. ^ a b c The Vikings traded their second- and fourth-round selections (35th and 98th overall) to the Ravens in exchange for a first-round selection (29th overall).
  3. ^ a b The Vikings were awarded two compensatory picks for the loss of free agents DE Ray Edwards, LB Ben Leber, QB Tarvaris Jackson and WR Sidney Rice.
  4. ^ a b c The Vikings traded their fifth- and seventh-round selections (138th and 223rd overall) to the Lions in exchange for a seventh-round selection (219th overall) a 2013 fourth-round selection (102nd overall).
  5. ^ The Vikings traded their sixth-round selection (173rd overall) to the Redskins in exchange for QB Donovan McNabb.
  6. ^ The Vikings traded DE Jayme Mitchell to the Browns in exchange for a sixth-round selection (175th overall).[8]
  7. ^ The Vikings traded their seventh-round selection (211th overall) to the Titans in exchange for a 2013 sixth-round selection (176th overall).
  8. ^ The Vikings traded a 2011 third-round selection (74th overall) to the Patriots in exchange for WR Randy Moss and a seventh-round selection (223rd overall).

Post-draft transactions

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With the 2012 Draft over, the Vikings resumed their transactions in May, signing a number of undrafted free agents to their roster, and releasing RB Caleb King, following a short jail term. With the drafting of Blair Walsh, veteran kicker Ryan Longwell found himself surplus to requirements for the Vikings and he was released on May 7. By the start of June, all of the Vikings draft selections (with the exception of T Matt Kalil) had been signed to long-term contracts.

Preseason

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Schedule

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This was the first year the Vikings used a TV/radio simulcast for their preseason games.

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue NFL.com
recap
1 August 10 at San Francisco 49ers L 6–17 0–1 Candlestick Park Recap
2 August 17 Buffalo Bills W 36–14 1–1 Mall of America Field Recap
3 August 24 San Diego Chargers L 10–12 1–2 Mall of America Field Recap
4 August 30 at Houston Texans L 24–28 1–3 Reliant Stadium Recap

Game summaries

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Week 1: at San Francisco 49ers

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Preseason Week 1: Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 3 3 006
49ers 7 10 0017

at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 26-yard field goal, 14:06. 49ers 7–6. Drive: 13 plays, 68 yards, 6:07.
  • SF – Colin Kaepernick 78-yard run (Giorgio Tavecchio kick), 13:38. 49ers 14–6. Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, 0:28.
  • SF – Giorgio Tavecchio 29-yard field goal, 1:56. 49ers 17–6. Drive: 12 plays, 47 yards, 6:29.

Third quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Fourth quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Passing

Rushing

Receiving

Week 2: vs. Buffalo Bills

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Preseason Week 2: Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bills 0 7 7014
Vikings 10 6 31736

at Mall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

First quarter

  • MIN – Jerome Felton 1-yard pass from Christian Ponder (Blair Walsh kick), 11:04. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:56.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 22-yard field goal, 1:39. Vikings 10–0. Drive: 13 plays, 50 yards, 6:20.

Second quarter

  • BUF – Donald Jones 31-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), 8:51. Vikings 10–7. Drive: 5 plays, 61 yards, 3:13.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 47-yard field goal, 5:40. Vikings 13–7. Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 3:11.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 45-yard field goal, 0:27. Vikings 16–7. Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 0:30.

Third quarter

  • BUF – Tashard Choice 1-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), 13:25. Vikings 16–14. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:35.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 40-yard field goal, 4:49. Vikings 19–14. Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 6:07.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 30-yard field goal, 3:37. Vikings 22–14. Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 2:55.
  • MIN – Audie Cole 20-yard interception return (Blair Walsh kick), 3:18. Vikings 29–14.
  • MIN – Audie Cole 30-yard interception return (Blair Walsh kick), 3:05. Vikings 36–14.

Passing

Rushing

Receiving

Week 3: vs. San Diego Chargers

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Preseason Week 3: San Diego Chargers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Chargers 3 3 0612
Vikings 0 3 0710

at Mall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

First quarter

  • SD – Nate Kaeding 50-yard field goal, 4:55. Chargers 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 37 yards, 6:49.

Second quarter

  • SD – Nick Novak 34-yard field goal, 10:23. Chargers 6–0. Drive: 7 plays, 15 yards, 2:10.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 29-yard field goal, 0:08. Chargers 6–3. Drive: 5 plays, 17 yards, 1:17.

Third quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Fourth quarter

  • SD – Nate Kaeding 54-yard field goal, 8:40. Chargers 9–3. Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 3:26.
  • MIN – Matt Asiata 1-yard pass from Sage Rosenfels (Blair Walsh kick), 1:50. Vikings 10–9. Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 4:14.
  • SD – Nick Novak 45-yard field goal, 0:00. Chargers 12–10. Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 1:50.

Passing

Rushing

Receiving

Week 4: at Houston Texans

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Preseason Week 4: Minnesota Vikings at Houston Texans – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 0 10 14024
Texans 7 7 14028

at Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 36-yard field goal, 14:11. Texans 7–3. Drive: 14 plays, 64 yards, 7:24.
  • HOU – DeVier Posey 80-yard pass from John Beck (Shayne Graham kick), 4:21. Texans 14–3. Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:20.
  • MIN – Devin Aromashodu 58-yard pass from Sage Rosenfels (Blair Walsh kick), 0:33. Texans 14–10. Drive: 4 plays, 89 yards, 0:47.

Third quarter

  • HOU – Trindon Holliday 76-yard punt return (Shayne Graham kick), 13:26. Texans 21–10.
  • MIN – Jarius Wright 59-yard pass from McLeod Bethel-Thompson (Blair Walsh kick), 11:22. Texans 21–17. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:04.
  • HOU – Justin Forsett 5-yard run (Shayne Graham kick), 7:27. Texans 28–17. Drive: 5 plays, 32 yards, 2:25.
  • MIN – Jordan Todman 76-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 6:55. Texans 28–24. Drive: 2 plays, 76 yards, 0:32.

Fourth quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Passing

Rushing

Receiving

Regular season

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Schedule

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Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue NFL.com
recap
1 September 9 Jacksonville Jaguars W 26–23 (OT) 1–0 Mall of America Field Recap
2 September 16 at Indianapolis Colts L 20–23 1–1 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
3 September 23 San Francisco 49ers W 24–13 2–1 Mall of America Field Recap
4 September 30 at Detroit Lions W 20–13 3–1 Ford Field Recap
5 October 7 Tennessee Titans W 30–7 4–1 Mall of America Field Recap
6 October 14 at Washington Redskins L 26–38 4–2 FedExField Recap
7 October 21 Arizona Cardinals W 21–14 5–2 Mall of America Field Recap
8 October 25 Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 17–36 5–3 Mall of America Field Recap
9 November 4 at Seattle Seahawks L 20–30 5–4 CenturyLink Field Recap
10 November 11 Detroit Lions W 34–24 6–4 Mall of America Field Recap
11 Bye
12 November 25 at Chicago Bears L 10–28 6–5 Soldier Field Recap
13 December 2 at Green Bay Packers L 14–23 6–6 Lambeau Field Recap
14 December 9 Chicago Bears W 21–14 7–6 Mall of America Field Recap
15 December 16 at St. Louis Rams W 36–22 8–6 Edward Jones Dome Recap
16 December 23 at Houston Texans W 23–6 9–6 Reliant Stadium Recap
17 December 30 Green Bay Packers W 37–34 10–6 Mall of America Field Recap
Team names in bold indicate Vikings' home games.

Game summaries

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Week 1: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

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Week 1: Jacksonville Jaguars at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Jaguars 3 6 311023
Vikings 0 7 79326

at Mall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

First quarter

  • JAC – Josh Scobee 19-yard field goal, 2:52. Jaguars 3–0. Drive: 17 plays, 77 yards, 9:22.

Second quarter

Third quarter

  • MIN – Adrian Peterson 2-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 9:42. Vikings 14–9. Drive: 4 plays, 44 yards, 1:54.
  • JAC – Josh Scobee 26-yard field goal, 4:40. Vikings 14–12. Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 1:25.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 20-yard field goal, 14:09. Vikings 17–12. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:31.
  • JAC – Josh Scobee 47-yard field goal, 9:35. Vikings 17–15. Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 4:34.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 42-yard field goal, 5:33. Vikings 20–15. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 4:02.
  • JAC – Cecil Shorts 39-yard pass from Blaine Gabbert (Blaine Gabbert pass to Justin Blackmon), 0:20. Jaguars 23–20. Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 0:58.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 55-yard field goal, 0:00. Tied 23–23. Drive: 3 plays, 32 yards, 0:20.

Overtime

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 38-yard field goal, 11:06. Vikings 26–23. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 3:54.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 2: at Indianapolis Colts

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Week 2: Minnesota Vikings at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 3 3 01420
Colts 7 10 3323

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 29-yard field goal, 11:38. Colts 7–6. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 4:11.
  • IND – Adam Vinatieri 26-yard field goal, 1:49. Colts 10–6. Drive: 9 plays, 40 yards, 4:13.
  • IND – Reggie Wayne 30-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 0:07. Colts 17–6. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 1:04.

Third quarter

  • IND – Adam Vinatieri 45-yard field goal, 7:06. Colts 20–6. Drive: 14 plays, 53 yards, 7:54.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Stephen Burton 7-yard pass from Christian Ponder (Blair Walsh kick), 5:07. Colts 20–13. Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 5:03.
  • MIN – Kyle Rudolph 6-yard pass from Christian Ponder (Blair Walsh kick), 0:31. Tied 20–20. Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 2:19.
  • IND – Adam Vinatieri 53-yard field goal, 0:08. Colts 23–20. Drive: 4 plays, 45 yards, 0:23.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 3: vs. San Francisco 49ers

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Week 3: San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
49ers 0 3 10013
Vikings 7 10 0724

at Mall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • SF – David Akers 29-yard field goal, 12:13. Vikings 7–3. Drive: 13 plays, 54 yards, 5:40.
  • MIN – Christian Ponder 23-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 5:29. Vikings 14–3. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 6:44.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 52-yard field goal, 0:00. Vikings 17–3. Drive: 9 plays, 33 yards, 0:52.

Third quarter

  • SF – David Akers 29-yard field goal, 12:46. Vikings 17–6. Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 2:14.
  • SF – Vernon Davis 1-yard pass from Alex Smith (David Akers kick), 6:17. Vikings 17–13. Drive: 9 plays, 86 yards, 5:00.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Kyle Rudolph 2-yard pass from Christian Ponder (Blair Walsh kick), 14:17. Vikings 24–13. Drive: 12 plays, 86 yards, 7:00.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 4: at Detroit Lions

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Week 4: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 10 3 7020
Lions 3 3 0713

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Game information

First quarter

  • MIN – Percy Harvin 105-yard kickoff return (Blair Walsh kick), 14:48. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:12.
  • DET – Jason Hanson 40-yard field goal, 13:06. Vikings 7–3. Drive: 4 plays, 58 yards, 1:42.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 49-yard field goal, 1:16. Vikings 10–3. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:53.

Second quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 27-yard field goal, 8:14. Vikings 13–3. Drive: 11 plays, 82 yards, 4:56.
  • DET – Jason Hanson 31-yard field goal, 1:46. Vikings 13–6. Drive: 14 plays, 67 yards, 6:28.

Third quarter

  • MIN – Marcus Sherels 77-yard punt return (Blair Walsh kick), 13:09. Vikings 20–6.

Fourth quarter

  • DET – Matthew Stafford 1-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 2:56. Vikings 20–13. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:12.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 5: vs. Tennessee Titans

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Week 5: Tennessee Titans at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Titans 0 0 077
Vikings 7 6 10730

at Mall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 42-yard field goal, 10:27. Vikings 10–0. Drive: 5 plays, 19 yards, 0:57.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 36-yard field goal, 1:52. Vikings 13–0. Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 5:42.

Third quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 26-yard field goal, 5:07. Vikings 16–0. Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 6:24.
  • MIN – Percy Harvin 10-yard pass from Christian Ponder (Blair Walsh kick), 0:05. Vikings 23–0. Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, 3:31.

Fourth quarter

  • TEN – Jared Cook 10-yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Rob Bironas kick), 10:35. Vikings 23–7. Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 4:30.
  • MIN – Kyle Rudolph 15-yard pass from Christian Ponder (Blair Walsh kick), 6:38. Vikings 30–7. Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards, 3:57.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 6: at Washington Redskins

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Week 6: Minnesota Vikings at Washington Redskins – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 9 0 31426
Redskins 0 17 71438

at FedExField, Landover, Maryland

Game information

First quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 20-yard field goal, 11:31. Vikings 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 3:29.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 27-yard field goal, 6:18. Vikings 6–0. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 3:16.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 27-yard field goal, 1:47. Vikings 9–0. Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 3:46.

Second quarter

  • WAS – Kai Forbath 50-yard field goal, 10:51. Vikings 9–3. Drive: 13 plays, 48 yards, 5:56.
  • WAS – Alfred Morris 1-yard run (Kai Forbath kick), 2:27. Redskins 10–9. Drive: 11 plays, 90 yards, 6:36.
  • WAS – Darrel Young 6-yard pass from Robert Griffin III (Kai Forbath kick), 2:14. Redskins 17–9. Drive: 1 play, 6 yards, 0:06.

Third quarter

  • WAS – Robert Griffin III 7-yard run (Kai Forbath kick), 9:37. Redskins 24–9. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:23.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 37-yard field goal, 4:18. Redskins 24–12. Drive: 11 plays, 42 yards, 5:19.

Fourth quarter

  • WAS – Madieu Williams 24-yard interception return (Kai Forbath kick), 12:40. Redskins 31–12.
  • MIN – Michael Jenkins 9-yard pass from Christian Ponder (Christian Ponder–Kyle Rudolph pass), 8:02. Redskins 31–20. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:38.
  • MIN – Kyle Rudolph 1-yard pass from Christian Ponder (pass failed), 3:36. Redskins 31–26. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 2:42.
  • WAS – Robert Griffin III 76-yard run (Kai Forbath kick), 2:43. Redskins 38–26. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 0:53.

Top passers

Top rushers

  • MIN – Adrian Peterson – 17 rushes, 79 yards
  • WAS – Robert Griffin III – 13 rushes, 138 yards, 2 TD

Top receivers

Week 7: vs. Arizona Cardinals

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Week 7: Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cardinals 0 7 0714
Vikings 7 7 7021

at Mall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

  • MIN – Harrison Smith 31-yard interception return (Blair Walsh kick), 14:03. Vikings 21–7.

Fourth quarter

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 8: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Week 8: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Buccaneers 10 10 10636
Vikings 0 10 7017

at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

First quarter

  • TB – Connor Barth 28-yard field goal, 9:48. Buccaneers 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 1:48.
  • TB – Erik Lorig 1-yard pass from Josh Freeman (Connor Barth kick), 3:34. Buccaneers 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 4:33.

Second quarter

  • TB – Connor Barth 40-yard field goal, 12:20. Buccaneers 13–0. Drive: 10 plays, 32 yards, 4:20.
  • MIN – Percy Harvin 18-yard pass from Christian Ponder (Blair Walsh kick), 9:39. Buccaneers 13–7. Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:41.
  • TB – Mike Williams 3-yard pass from Josh Freeman (Connor Barth kick), 4:30. Buccaneers 20–7. Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 2:38.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 51-yard field goal, 1:40. Buccaneers 20–10. Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 2:50.

Third quarter

  • TB – Doug Martin 64-yard pass from Josh Freeman (Connor Barth kick), 13:39. Buccaneers 27–10. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:21.
  • TB – Connor Barth 38-yard field goal, 7:50. Buccaneers 30–10. Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 4:22.
  • MIN – Adrian Peterson 64-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 7:28. Buccaneers 30–17. Drive: 2 plays, 64 yards, 0:22.

Fourth quarter

  • TB – Doug Martin 1-yard run (pass failed), 7:03. Buccaneers 36–17. Drive: 16 plays, 87 yards, 9:09.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

  • TB – Doug Martin – 3 receptions, 79 yards, TD
  • MIN – Percy Harvin – 7 receptions, 90 yards, TD

Week 9: at Seattle Seahawks

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Week 9: Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 7 10 3020
Seahawks 14 6 7330

at CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington

  • Date: November 4
  • Game time: 3:05 p.m. CST/1:05 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 60 °F (16 °C)
  • Game attendance: 67,584
  • Referee: Jerome Boger (23)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Tim Ryan and Jaime Maggio
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIN – Adrian Peterson 4-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 11:46. Tied 14–14. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 6:29.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 36-yard field goal, 5:25. Vikings 17–14. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 3:49.
  • SEA – Golden Tate 11-yard pass from Russell Wilson (kick blocked), 0:44. Seahawks 20–17. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 4:41.

Third quarter

  • SEA – Marshawn Lynch 3-yard run (Steven Hauschka kick), 4:09. Seahawks 27–17. Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 6:15.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 55-yard field goal, 1:47. Seahawks 27–20. Drive: 6 plays, 44 yards, 2:22.

Fourth quarter

  • SEA – Steven Hauschka 40-yard field goal, 6:23. Seahawks 30–20. Drive: 9 plays, 38 yards, 5:26.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 10: vs. Detroit Lions

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Week 10: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lions 0 3 71424
Vikings 10 3 31834

at Mall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: November 11
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (domed stadium)
  • Game attendance: 64,059
  • Referee: Pete Morelli (135)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, John Lynch and Jennifer Hale
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • MIN – Jarius Wright 3-yard pass from Christian Ponder (Blair Walsh kick), 7:52. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 3:31.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 48-yard field goal, 5:41. Vikings 10–0. Drive: 4 plays, −5 yards, 1:57.

Second quarter

  • DET – Jason Hanson 41-yard field goal, 11:07. Vikings 10–3. Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 6:47.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 23-yard field goal, 4:41. Vikings 13–3. Drive: 13 plays, 81 yards, 6:26.

Third quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 23-yard field goal, 5:11. Vikings 16–3. Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 4:53.
  • DET – Brandon Pettigrew 16-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Jason Hanson kick), 2:55. Vikings 16–10. Drive: 4 plays, 81 yards, 2:16.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Kyle Rudolph 20-yard pass from Christian Ponder (Adrian Peterson run), 14:15. Vikings 24–10. Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 3:40.
  • DET – Titus Young 1-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Jason Hanson kick), 11:32. Vikings 24–17. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:43.
  • MIN – Adrian Peterson 61-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 8:06. Vikings 31–17. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 1:07.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 33-yard field goal, 4:36. Vikings 34–17. Drive: 5 plays, 30 yards, 3:16.
  • DET – Calvin Johnson 11-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Jason Hanson kick), 1:53. Vikings 34–24. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 2:43.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 12: at Chicago Bears

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Week 12: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 3 0 7010
Bears 10 15 3028

at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

  • Date: November 25
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 41 °F (5 °C)
  • Game attendance: 62,306
  • Referee: Scott Green (19)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 40-yard field goal, 12:17. Vikings 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 0:50.
  • CHI – Michael Bush 1-yard run (Robbie Gould kick), 7:17. Bears 7–3. Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards, 2:50.
  • CHI – Robbie Gould 47-yard field goal, 0:32. Bears 10–3. Drive: 10 plays, 25 yards, 5:13.

Second quarter

  • CHI – Michael Bush 1-yard run (Adam Podlesh run), 4:01. Bears 18–3. Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 7:59.
  • CHI – Matt Spaeth 13-yard pass from Jay Cutler (Robbie Gould kick), 1:48. Bears 25–3. Drive: 1 play, 13 yards, 0:07.

Third quarter

  • MIN – Kyle Rudolph 2-yard pass from Christian Ponder (Blair Walsh kick), 10:44. Bears 25–10. Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 2:01.
  • CHI – Robbie Gould 46-yard field goal, 3:57. Bears 28–10. Drive: 12 plays, 51 yards, 6:47.

Fourth quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Week 13: at Green Bay Packers

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Week 13: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 0 14 0014
Packers 10 0 10323

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Game information

First quarter

  • GB – James Jones 32-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 11:26. Packers 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:34.
  • GB – Mason Crosby 30-yard field goal, 4:07. Packers 10–0. Drive: 12 plays, 52 yards, 5:56.

Second quarter

Third quarter

  • GB – Mason Crosby 47-yard field goal, 7:47. Vikings 14–13. Drive: 12 plays, 51 yards, 6:04.
  • GB – James Starks 22-yard run (Mason Crosby kick), 2:12. Packers 20–14. Drive: 4 plays, 51 yards, 1:53.

Fourth quarter

  • GB – Mason Crosby 31-yard field goal, 4:00. Packers 23–14. Drive: 18 plays, 73 yards, 11:00.

Top passers

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Top receivers

Week 14: vs. Chicago Bears

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Week 14: Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bears 0 7 0714
Vikings 14 0 7021

at Mall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: December 9
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (domed stadium)
  • Game attendance: 64,134
  • Referee: Walt Coleman (65)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • MIN – Adrian Peterson 1-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 11:53. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:07.
  • MIN – Adrian Peterson 1-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 8:42. Vikings 14–0. Drive: 3 plays, 5 yards, 1:07.

Second quarter

Third quarter

  • MIN – Harrison Smith 56-yard interception return (Blair Walsh kick), 3:27. Vikings 21–7.

Fourth quarter

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Top receivers

Week 15: at St. Louis Rams

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Week 15: Minnesota Vikings at St. Louis Rams – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 7 23 3336
Rams 0 7 01522

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • STL – Brian Quick 4-yard pass from Sam Bradford (Greg Zuerlein kick), 12:39. Tied 7–7. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 3:36.
  • MIN – Adrian Peterson 82-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 12:21. Vikings 14–7. Drive: 1 play, 82 yards, 0:18.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 50-yard field goal, 9:11. Vikings 17–7. Drive: 4 plays, −4 yards, 1:41.
  • MIN – Everson Griffen 29-yard interception return (Blair Walsh kick), 8:25. Vikings 24–7.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 38-yard field goal, 3:11. Vikings 27–7. Drive: 10 plays, 48 yards, 3:18.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 42-yard field goal, 0:00. Vikings 30–7. Drive: 5 plays, 29 yards, 1:00.

Third quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 53-yard field goal, 5:56. Vikings 33–7. Drive: 10 plays, 25 yards, 5:16.

Fourth quarter

  • STL – Danny Amendola 6-yard pass from Sam Bradford (Greg Zuerlein kick), 13:39. Vikings 33–14. Drive: 15 plays, 80 yards, 7:17.
  • STL – Lance Kendricks 6-yard pass from Sam Bradford (Sam Bradford–Danny Amendola pass), 7:48. Vikings 33–22. Drive: 5 plays, 88 yards, 2:05.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 51-yard field goal, 5:31. Vikings 36–22. Drive: 5 plays, 47 yards, 2:17.

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Top receivers

Week 16: at Houston Texans

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Week 16: Minnesota Vikings at Houston Texans – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 7 6 3723
Texans 3 0 306

at Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

  • Date: December 23
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 71,688
  • Referee: John Parry (132)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Tim Ryan and Jaime Maggio
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 56-yard field goal, 8:15. Vikings 10–3. Drive: 12 plays, 41 yards, 5:21.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 41-yard field goal, 0:37. Vikings 13–3. Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 1:02.

Third quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 39-yard field goal, 11:31. Vikings 16–3. Drive: 9 plays, 52 yards, 3:29.
  • HOU – Shayne Graham 33-yard field goal, 0:26. Vikings 16–6. Drive: 11 plays, 46 yards, 5:17.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Toby Gerhart 3-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 4:44. Vikings 23–6. Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 6:01.

Top passers

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Top receivers

Week 17: vs. Green Bay Packers

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Week 17: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Packers 0 10 141034
Vikings 10 10 71037

at Mall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: December 30
  • Game time: 3:25 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (domed stadium)
  • Game attendance: 64,134
  • Referee: Mike Carey (94)
  • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

First quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 54-yard field goal, 10:47. Vikings 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 41 yards, 4:13.
  • MIN – Adrian Peterson 7-yard run (Blair Walsh kick), 5:44. Vikings 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:30.

Second quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 37-yard field goal, 14:51. Vikings 13–0. Drive: 11 plays, 34 yards, 4:42.
  • GB – Greg Jennings 3-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 4:01. Vikings 13–7. Drive: 12 plays, 42 yards, 5:06.
  • MIN – Jarius Wright 8-yard pass from Christian Ponder (Blair Walsh kick), 1:07. Vikings 20–7. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 2:54.
  • GB – Mason Crosby 51-yard field goal, 0:00. Vikings 20–10. Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 1:07.

Third quarter

  • GB – Greg Jennings 5-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 11:56. Vikings 20–17. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:04.
  • MIN – Adrian Peterson 2-yard pass from Christian Ponder (Blair Walsh kick), 4:00. Vikings 27–17. Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 4:17.
  • GB – James Jones 8-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 2:04. Vikings 27–24. Drive: 4 plays, 87 yards, 1:56.

Fourth quarter

  • GB – Mason Crosby 40-yard field goal, 12:21. Tied 27–27. Drive: 8 plays, 28 yards, 2:39.
  • MIN – Michael Jenkins 3-yard pass from Christian Ponder (Blair Walsh kick), 7:54. Vikings 34–27. Drive: 7 plays, 79 yards, 4:27.
  • GB – Jordy Nelson 2-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 2:54. Tied 34–34. Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 5:00.
  • MIN – Blair Walsh 29-yard field goal, 0:00. Vikings 37–34. Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 2:54.

Top passers

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Top receivers

Adrian Peterson rushed for 199 yards, coming up nine yards short of breaking the single season record by Eric Dickerson. This included five rushes for 36 yards on the final drive to set up the winning field goal by Blair Walsh. This game was rated #3 on the Top 20 NFL Games of 2012 on NFL.com as AP2K.[9]

Standings

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NFC North
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
(3) Green Bay Packers 11 5 0 .688 5–1 8–4 433 336 L1
(6) Minnesota Vikings 10 6 0 .625 4–2 7–5 379 348 W4
Chicago Bears 10 6 0 .625 3–3 7–5 375 277 W2
Detroit Lions 4 12 0 .250 0–6 3–9 372 437 L8

Postseason

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Schedule

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Playoff round Date Opponent Result Record Venue NFL.com
recap
WC January 5 at Green Bay Packers L 10–24 0–1 Lambeau Field Recap

Game summaries

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NFC Wild Card Round: at Green Bay Packers

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NFC Wild Card Round: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 3 0 0710
Packers 7 10 7024

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Game information

First quarter

  • MIN – Blair Walsh 33-yard field goal, 9:26. Vikings 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 5:34.
  • GB – DuJuan Harris 9-yard run (Mason Crosby kick), 0:28. Packers 7–3. Drive: 11 plays, 82 yards, 5:43.

Second quarter

  • GB – Mason Crosby 20-yard field goal, 3:25. Packers 10–3. Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 5:01.
  • GB – John Kuhn 3-yard run (Mason Crosby kick), 0:38. Packers 17–3. Drive: 5 plays, 62 yards, 1:10.

Third quarter

  • GB – John Kuhn 9-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 9:25. Packers 24–3. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:35.

Fourth quarter

  • MIN – Michael Jenkins 50-yard pass from Joe Webb (Blair Walsh kick), 3:39. Packers 24–10. Drive: 3 plays, 66 yards, 0:36.

Passing

Rushing

Receiving

Having secured the NFC's #6 seed, the Vikings traveled to Lambeau Field for a rematch with the Packers, with the two teams meeting in the playoffs for only the second time ever. Despite not starting a game all season, the Vikings started Joe Webb over Christian Ponder due to the latter having an elbow injury. Blair Walsh capped the game's opening drive with a field goal to put the Vikings 3–0 up. However, the Packers then scored 24 unanswered points to take a 24–3 lead in the 3rd quarter. The Vikings tried to rally a comeback with a touchdown to make it 24–10, but it was too little, too late as time ran out for Minnesota.

Statistics

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Team leaders

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Category Player(s) Value
Passing yards Christian Ponder 2,935
Passing touchdowns Christian Ponder 18
Rushing yards Adrian Peterson 2,097 *
Rushing touchdowns Adrian Peterson 12
Receiving yards Percy Harvin 677
Receiving touchdowns Kyle Rudolph 9
Points Blair Walsh 141
Kickoff return yards Percy Harvin 574
Punt return yards Marcus Sherels 287
Tackles Chad Greenway 148
Sacks Jared Allen 12.0
Interceptions Harrison Smith
Antoine Winfield 		3
Forced fumbles Jamarca Sanford 4

League rankings

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Category Total yards Yards per game NFL rank
(out of 32)
Passing offense 2,751 171.9 31st
Rushing offense 2,634 164.6 2nd
Total offense 5,385 336.6 20th
Passing defense 3,908 244.2 24th
Rushing defense 1,692 105.8 11th
Total defense 5,600 350.0 16th

Pro Bowl

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Four Minnesota Vikings players were selected for the 2013 Pro Bowl: two on offense (running back partners Adrian Peterson and Jerome Felton), one on defense (DE Jared Allen) and one special teamer (K Blair Walsh). Of these, Peterson, Felton and Walsh were selected as starters, with Allen going as a reserve.[10]

With the withdrawal of Dallas Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware on January 10 because of a shoulder injury, Vikings LB Chad Greenway was called up to the NFC roster as a replacement.[11] TE Kyle Rudolph was also added to the NFC roster for his first Pro Bowl two weeks later after Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez dropped out due to injury.[12] Rookie Matt Kalil was also added later as a replacement for the Washington Redskins' tackle, Trent Williams, yet another casualty of injury.[13] Rudolph was named the game's MVP.

Staff

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2012 Minnesota Vikings staff

Front office

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

Roster

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2012 Minnesota Vikings roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams (ST)

Practice squad

Reserve

Rookies in italics
53 active, 4 reserve, 8 practice squad

Notes and references

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  1. ^ "New Minnesota Vikings stadium law heads to governor amid questions over state's financing". CBSNews.com. CBS Interactive. May 11, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
  2. ^ "Dayton Signs 975ドルM Vikings Stadium Bill". CBS Minnesota. CBS Broadcasting. May 14, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
  3. ^ Melo, Frederick (May 24, 2012). "Vikings stadium wins Minneapolis City Council's final approval". TwinCities.com. Digital First Media. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
  4. ^ "City Council's Final Vote In Favor Of Stadium, 7-6". CBS Minnesota. CBS Broadcasting. May 25, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
  5. ^ Fowler, Jeremy (July 27, 2012). "Minnesota Vikings sign Matt Kalil". TwinCities.com. MediaNews Group. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
  6. ^ "Harrison Smith signs rookie contract; was Vikings first-round pick". SportingNews.com. May 31, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h "Minnesota Vikings – Player Contract Information". Rotoworld.com. NBC Sports Digital. Archived from the original on July 29, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
  8. ^ Florjancic, Matt (March 26, 2012). "Browns awarded four compensatory picks". ClevelandBrowns.com. Archived from the original on March 29, 2012. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  9. ^ "Top 20 NFL Games of 2012". NFL.com . Archived from the original on August 12, 2013. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
  10. ^ "2013 Pro Bowl rosters: AFC, NFC". NFL.com. National Football League. December 26, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  11. ^ Pelissero, Tom (January 10, 2013). "Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway added to NFC Pro Bowl roster". 1500ESPN. Hubbard Broadcasting. Archived from the original on February 14, 2013. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  12. ^ "Rudolph Selected To First Pro Bowl". vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. January 22, 2013. Archived from the original on January 26, 2013. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
  13. ^ "Kalil Selected To His First Pro Bowl". vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. January 25, 2013. Archived from the original on March 13, 2013. Retrieved January 26, 2013.
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