The 1990 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 30th in the National Football League. Under head coach Jerry Burns, they finished with a 6âÂÂ10 record and missed the playoffs for the first time since 1986. The Vikings went 1âÂÂ6 through their first seven games, including a five-game losing streak. They then won their next five (including a 41âÂÂ13 win over the eventual NFC Central champion Chicago Bears in Week 12) to get back to 6âÂÂ6 and give themselves a shot at a wild card spot in the playoffs; however, the Vikings lost their final four games to finish at 6âÂÂ10. While their overall record was tied with three other teams in the division, the Vikings' 4âÂÂ8 record against fellow NFC teams meant they finished bottom of the NFC Central. It was the first time since 1984 Minnesota finished last in the division, and the second since 1968.
Notable additions to the team this season were wide receiver Cris Carter, and undrafted defensive lineman John Randle, both of whom went on to have Hall of Fame careers.
Injuries to the defense and a lackluster season from Herschel Walker were the story of the team's season.
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