The team also suffered its first six-game losing streak since the 1984 season.

McNabb played respectably, having a passer rating of 82.9 and only turning the ball over twice, but his 1–5 record as starter led to him being benched in favor of rookie Christian Ponder in Week 6, and McNabb was later waived on December 1, 2011.

Despite a poor year for the team as a whole, Jared Allen set a franchise record for most sacks in a season with 22.

After finishing with a 6–10 record in the 2010 season, the Vikings were allocated the 12th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.

Notes: Head coaches Offensive coaches Defensive coaches Special teams coaches Strength and conditioning Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve The Vikings' preseason schedule was announced on April 12, 2011. at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers Top rushers Top receivers