The team failed to improve[1] upon their previous season's output of 7–9 and missed the playoffs for the third straight season with a 5–11 record.
The highlight of the season was first round draft choice Chuck Long’s first pass for a TD against Tampa Bay.
Long would start in a Monday Night game against the Chicago Bears.
Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve
Rookies in italics at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota