The 1986 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 26th season in the National Football League, and their first with former offensive coordinator Jerry Burns as head coach, following the departure of Bud Grant at the end of the previous season.

The Vikings finished with a 9–7 record and missed the playoffs for the fourth season in a row.

Notes: Front office Head coaches Offensive coaches Special teams coaches

[1] Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers Top rushers Top receivers

at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers Top rushers Top receivers