The 2000 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 40th in the National Football League (NFL).

After not retaining either Randall Cunningham or Jeff George, the team was led by first-year starting quarterback Daunte Culpepper and running back Robert Smith, who ran for a then team record 1,521 yards and seven touchdowns.

The Vikings started out 7–0 and were 11–2 after 14 weeks, but slumped briefly, losing their last three to the St. Louis Rams, Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts while Culpepper was hampered by injury.

After easily beating the New Orleans Saints in the Divisional game 34–16, they were defeated 41–0 by the New York Giants in the Conference Championship.

Running back Robert Smith retired at the end of the year, after only playing eight NFL seasons.

After a contract dispute, Hall of Fame defensive tackle John Randle was let go after 11 seasons with the Vikings.

Seven Vikings including Culpepper, Moss, Carter, Smith, Korey Stringer, Robert Griffith and Matt Birk were selected to play in the Pro Bowl after the season.

The Vikings named an all-time team in 2000 in recognition of the franchise's 40th year in the NFL.