But how have the Vikings fared in the playoffs since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger? Since merging with the NFL, the Vikings have been one of the more consistent teams in the entire league. Whether it ...

662) by any division since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, but somehow, the Lions (15-2), Vikings (14-3) and Packers (11-6) all ended up crashing and burning in the postseason. The playoff failures ...

Saint Clair native Ed Sharockman, a Minnesota Vikings cornerback, had a great day against the Dallas Cowboys in a 1970 game. He blocked a punt, recovered it and ran for a touchdown. Then, he ...