2005 Minnesota Vikings

The 2005 Minnesota Vikings finished the 2005 NFL season with a record of 9-7 and missed the playoffs. After starting 2-5, Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper suffered a season ending injury at Carolina. Back up Brad Johnson took Daunte's place and led the Vikings to six straight wins vaulting them back into playoff contention, but the Vikings finished 1-2, missing the playoffs. Head coach Mike Tice was fired after the final game of the season.