January 9, 1988
° 1987 NFC DIVISIONAL °
Anthony Carter establishes a then-NFL single-game postseason record with 227 receiving yards on 10 catches as the 11-point underdog #Vikings upset the #49ers at Candlestick, 36-24.
Chuck Nelson kicks a then-NFL playoff record 5 field goals in the big win. #Skol
November 26, 1987
A Thanksgiving Overtime Classic
#Vikings 44
#Cowboys 38
The #DallasCowboys trail by 14 points three separate times in the game, but rally to force overtime.
Scott Studwell intercepts Danny White in OT, and Darrin Nelson's 24-yard touchdown run wins it for #Skol.
Big days for Minnesota's Anthony Carter and Nelson, and Dallas's Mike Renfro
November 5, 1989: The Vikings beat the Rams 23-21 in OT on a walk-off blocked punt safety. Minnesota kicked 7 FGs w/ no TDs.
A frustrated Jerry Burns, among other things, goes to bat for embattled OC Bob Schnelker
October 27, 1974
First Quarterback Ejected From a Game in NFL History
The #Vikings' Fran Tarkenton scores a touchdown and is then tripped by Patriots corner Ron Bolton.
Fran fires the ball at Bolton's head, after which a fight ensues, resulting in the ejection of both players.
@nacholeber How often are players told that no further damage can be done and its a matter of their pain tolerance? I don't know enough about this type of injury to know if this question applies to Wentz.