2009 Minnesota Vikings season
| 2009 Minnesota Vikings season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Brad Childress |
| Owner | Zygi Wilf |
| Home field | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome |
| Results | |
| Record | 12–4 |
| Division place | 1st NFC North |
| Playoff finish |
Won Divisional Playoffs (Cowboys) 34–3 Lost Conference Championship (Saints) 31–28 (OT) |
| Pro Bowlers |
10
|
| AP All-Pros |
4
|
| Uniform | |
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The 2009 Minnesota Vikings season was the franchise's 49th season in the NFL. The Vikings improved upon their 10–6 record and defended their NFC North title from 2008; it was the first time that they had retained a divisional title since they won six NFC Central titles in a row between 1973 and 1978. They beat the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional Playoff, but lost the NFC Championship Game in overtime to the New Orleans Saints, missing out on what would have been their first Super Bowl since 1976.
It was their fourth season under the direction of head coach Brad Childress, and they played their home games at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. The Vikings had ten Pro Bowlers and four All-Pros on their roster, both league-highs for the season.
2009 was the last time the Vikings won the division title until 2015.
Quarterback Brett Favre announced that he would not sign with the Minnesota Vikings on July 28, 2009, after much speculation that he would. However, on August 18, Favre signed a 2-year contract worth $25 million with the Vikings.
On February 18, the team released running back Maurice Hicks.
On February 27, the team released quarterback Gus Frerotte.
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