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1995 Minnesota Vikings season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamMinnesota Vikings
year1995
record8–8
division_place4th NFC Central
coachDennis Green
stadiumHubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
playoffsDid not qualify
pro bowlersWR Cris Carter
G Randall McDaniel
QB Warren Moon
DT John Randle
AP All-prosG Randall McDaniel (1st team)
DT John Randle (1st team)
WR Cris Carter (2nd team)
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G Randall McDaniel QB Warren Moon DT John Randle | AP All-pros = G Randall McDaniel (1st team) DT John Randle (1st team) WR Cris Carter (2nd team) The 1995 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 35th in the National Football League (NFL). Under head coach Dennis Green, they finished with an 8–8 record and still had a chance to make the playoffs entering Week 17 against the Cincinnati Bengals; however, victories by the Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons in their final games rendered the Vikings' defeat to the Bengals inconsequential, and Minnesota missed the playoffs for the first time since the 1991 season. Despite the team's poor play, rookie safety Orlando Thomas recorded a league-leading 9 interceptions of the season.

Offseason

AdditionsSubtractions
LB Jeff Brady (Buccaneers)
DB Donald Frank (Raiders)

1995 expansion draft

Main article: 1995 NFL expansion draft

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Dave GarnettLinebackerCarolina Panthers
William SimsLinebacker
Eric GulifordWide receiver

1995 draft

Main article: 1995 NFL draft

Pro Bowler
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Derrick AlexanderDefensive endFlorida StateFrom Broncos, via Falcons
Korey StringerOffensive tackleOhio State
Orlando ThomasSafetySouthwestern LouisianaFrom Broncos
Corey FullerCornerbackFlorida State
*Traded to the Houston Oilers*
Chad MayQuarterbackKansas StateFrom Broncos
*Traded to the Denver Broncos*
James StewartRunning backMiami (FL)
John SolomonDefensive endSam Houston StateFrom Giants
*Traded to the Denver Broncos*
Jose WhiteDefensive tackleHoward
Jason FiskDefensive tackleStanfordCompensatory pick

Notes:

Staff

  • Chairman of the board – John Skoglund

  • President/chief executive officer – Roger Headrick

  • Head coach – Dennis Green

  • Offensive coordinator – Brian Billick

  • Quarterbacks – Ray Sherman

  • Running backs – Carl Hargrave

  • Receivers – Chip Myers

  • Tight ends/assistant offensive line – Chris Foerster

  • Offensive line – Keith Rowen

  • Defensive coordinator – Tony Dungy

  • Defensive line – John Levra

  • Inside linebackers – Foge Fazio

  • Outside linebackers – Trent Walters

  • Defensive backs – Richard Solomon

  • Special teams – Gary Zauner

  • Strength and conditioning – Steve Wetzel

  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Mark Asanovich

Roster

Preseason

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueAttendance1234
August 7at San Diego ChargersW 23–191–0Jack Murphy Stadium47,934
August 12at New England PatriotsL 14–211–1Foxboro Stadium56,241
August 18Oakland RaidersW 20–172–1Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome45,306
August 26Kansas City ChiefsL 13–172–2Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome39,349

Regular season

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueAttendance1234567891011121314151617
September 3at Chicago BearsL 14–310–1Soldier Field63,036
September 10Detroit LionsW 20–101–1Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome52,234
September 17Dallas CowboysL 17–23 (OT)1–2Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome60,088
September 24at Pittsburgh SteelersW 44–242–2Three Rivers Stadium57,853
Bye
October 8Houston OilersW 23–17 (OT)3–2Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome56,430
October 15at Tampa Bay BuccaneersL 17–20 (OT)3–3Tampa Stadium55,703
October 22at Green Bay PackersL 21–383–4Lambeau Field60,332
October 30Chicago BearsL 6–143–5Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome61,238
November 5Green Bay PackersW 27–244–5Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome62,839
November 12at Arizona CardinalsW 30–24 (OT)5–5Sun Devil Stadium51,342
November 19New Orleans SaintsW 43–246–5Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome58,108
November 23at Detroit LionsL 38–446–6Silverdome74,559
December 3Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 31–177–6Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome52,879
December 9Cleveland BrownsW 27–118–6Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome47,984
December 18at San Francisco 49ersL 30–378–7Candlestick Park64,975
December 24at Cincinnati BengalsL 24–278–8Riverfront Stadium34,568

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Standings

Statistics

Team leaders

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Passing yardsWarren Moon4,228
Passing touchdownsWarren Moon33
Rushing yardsRobert Smith632
Rushing touchdownsRobert Smith5
Receiving yardsCris Carter1,371
Receiving touchdownsCris Carter17
PointsFuad Reveiz122
Kickoff return yardsQadry Ismail1,037
Punt return yardsDavid Palmer342
TacklesEd McDaniel115
SacksJohn Randle10.5
InterceptionsOrlando Thomas9
Forced fumblesEd McDaniel6

League rankings

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(out of 30)Total offense5,938371.14thTotal defense5,451340.720th
Passing offense4,205262.85th
Rushing offense1,733108.316th
Passing defense4,122257.628th
Rushing defense1,32983.14th

Awards and records

  • Cris Carter, led NFL in receiving touchdowns
  • Cris Carter, All-Pro selection
  • Cris Carter, Pro Bowl selection
  • Orlando Thomas, NFL interceptions leader (9)

Milestones

  • Cris Carter, 100 reception season
  • Warren Moon, 4th 4,000-yard passing season

References

References

  1. "2009 Minnesota Vikings Media Guide".
  2. "1995 Minnesota Vikings (NFL) - Pro Football Archives".
  3. ''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book'', Workman Publishing Co, New York, NY, {{ISBN. 0-7611-2480-2, p. 440
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