| 2012 Minnesota Vikings season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Zygi Wilf |
| Head coach | Leslie Frazier |
| Home field | Mall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome |
| Results | |
| Record | 10–6 |
| Division place | 2nd NFC North |
| Playoff finish | Lost Wild Card Playoffs (at Packers) 10–24 |
| Pro Bowlers | 7
|
| AP All-Pros | 4
|
| Team MVP | Adrian Peterson |
| Uniform | |
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The 2012 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 52nd in the National Football League (NFL), as well as their second full season under head coach Leslie Frazier. They looked to improve upon their 3–13 season the year before, and did so after defeating the Tennessee Titans in Week 5; their win over the Houston Texans in Week 16 made this their first winning season since 2009. The Vikings also made the playoffs for the first time since 2009 with a Week 17 win over the Green Bay Packers to give them a 10–6 regular season record, but were defeated by the same opponents in the Wild Card playoff round the following week. Adrian Peterson was named the league's Most Valuable Player after rushing for 2,097 yards, just nine yards short of breaking the single-season record held by Eric Dickerson since 1984.
On May 10, 2012, the Minnesota State Legislature approved a bill for a new stadium for the team that would see a new facility (later named U.S. Bank Stadium) constructed by 2016 and ensure the Vikings' presence in Minneapolis through the year 2046.[1] The bill was signed by Governor Mark Dayton on May 14,[2] and approved by the Minneapolis City Council by a vote of 7–6 on May 25.[3][4]
As of 2023, the only player from the 2012 squad still with the Vikings is safety Harrison Smith.
- ^ "New Minnesota Vikings stadium law heads to governor amid questions over state's financing". CBSNews.com. CBS Interactive. May 11, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
- ^ "Dayton Signs $975M Vikings Stadium Bill". CBS Minnesota. CBS Broadcasting. May 14, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
- ^ Melo, Frederick (May 24, 2012). "Vikings stadium wins Minneapolis City Council's final approval". TwinCities.com. Digital First Media. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
- ^ "City Council's Final Vote In Favor Of Stadium, 7-6". CBS Minnesota. CBS Broadcasting. May 25, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2018.