1978 Minnesota Vikings season
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The 1978 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 18th in the National Football League (NFL). The Vikings finished with an 8–7–1 record, and finished in first place in the NFC Central division, despite having a regular season point differential of minus 12. The team appeared in the playoffs for the 10th time in 11 years. In the divisional round, the Vikings lost 34–10 to the Los Angeles Rams. Following the season, longtime quarterback Fran Tarkenton retired.
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1978 Minnesota Vikings season | |
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General manager | Mike Lynn |
Head coach | Bud Grant |
Home field | Metropolitan Stadium |
Results | |
Record | 8–7–1 |
Division place | 1st NFC Central |
Playoff finish | Lost Divisional Playoffs (at Rams) 10–34 |
Pro Bowlers | LB Matt Blair WR Ahmad Rashad |
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