The

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was the

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' 33rd in the

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(NFL). The Vikings failed to match their 11–5 record from the previous season, finishing at 9–7. They finished in second place in the NFC Central to qualify for the playoffs, but lost 17–10 to the

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in the wildcard round. Newly acquired

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, who was known for helping the

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win

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in the 1985 season, was the Vikings starting quarterback for the season. He spent only one year with the team and after the season, the rebuilding Vikings decided not to renew McMahon's contract and he would go on to sign with other teams. The Vikings later acquired

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for next season. Cris Carter and

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were named to play in the Pro Bowl after the season. It was the first Pro Bowl for both future Hall of Famers. Terry Allen, who had a breakout season the previous year, missed the entire season after tearing his ACL in practice.

Offseason

1993 Draft

: The Vikings traded DT

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to the

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in exchange for Seattle's third-round selection (57th overall) and

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second-round selection (39th overall). : The Vikings traded their sixth-round selection (160th overall) to the

in exchange for DE

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and WR Joe Johnson. : The Vikings traded their eighth-round selection (219th overall) to the

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in exchange for RB Keith Henderson.

Preseason

Regular season

Schedule

Game summaries

Week 4: vs Green Bay Packers

Standings

Postseason

Statistics

Team leaders

League rankings

Staff

Roster

References

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