The 1970 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 10th in the National Football League and the first season following the AFLâÂÂNFL merger. In their fourth year under head coach Bud Grant, they finished with a 12âÂÂ2 record and won the first ever NFC Central title before losing to the San Francisco 49ers 17âÂÂ14 at home in the NFC Divisional Playoff game. The Vikings' defense became the second defense in the history of the NFL to lead the league in fewest points allowed and fewest total yards allowed for two consecutive seasons.
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The Vikings opened up the season in a rematch of Super Bowl IV against the Chiefs. This time, the Vikings exacted revenge in a 27-10 win.