The season collection / Historical season
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1973Vikings season
12-2
Record
12-2
85.7% WIN
Points Scored
296
+128 DIFF
Points Allowed
168
1.76 RATIO
Division Finish
1st Central
Playoffs
Lost Super Bowl VIII
Stadium
Metropolitan Stadium
Notable Events
Tarkenton returns; Chuck Foreman 1,163 scrimmage yards as rookie; lost SB VIII to Dolphins 24-7 in Houston.