Who did the Vikings lose to in 2009?
New Orleans Saints
Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, but lost the NFC Championship Game in overtime to the eventual Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints, missing out on what would have been their first Super Bowl since Super Bowl XI in 1976.
What was the Minnesota Vikings record in 2009?
12-4 record
The Minnesota Vikings finished the regular season with a 12-4 record. They went 8-0 at home and 4-4 on the road. Including the playoffs, the Minnesota Vikings went 13-5. Their final game was a loss in the Conference Championship to the New Orleans Saints.
Did Brett Favre take the Vikings to the Super Bowl?
Yes, the one and only, prima donna/future Hall of Famer Brett Favre. Favre’s addition had pre-wrapped expectations of a Super Bowl for Minnesota. He was supposed to be a game manager that would come through in the clutch when needed, but would otherwise play second fiddle to the team’s true MVP, Adrian Peterson.
Who was the Vikings QB in 2009?
Brett Favre
Regular season
| Season | Quarterback(s) |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Gus Frerotte (11) / Tarvaris Jackson (5) |
| 2009 | Brett Favre† (16) |
| 2010 | Brett Favre† (13) / Tarvaris Jackson (1) / Joe Webb (2) |
| 2011 | Christian Ponder (10) / Donovan McNabb (6) |
Did Favre play with Adrian Peterson?
According to The Washington Post, running back Adrian Peterson, who played with Favre in Minnesota, was a guest on a talk show co-hosted by Favre in Dec. of 2018. Peterson said he drew inspiration from Favre as he watched the quarterback shine at 40 years old. “You know what it takes,” Peterson told Favre.
Who is QB for Minnesota Vikings?
Kirk Cousins
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Minnesota Vikings/Quarterbacks
Who was the Minnesota Vikings first quarterback?
George Shaw
The team’s first starting quarterback was George Shaw; he was replaced by Tarkenton in the franchise’s first game, and the future Hall of Famer retained the starting role for most of the remainder of the season.