The most points scored by the Minnesota Vikings in a game is 54 points. They beat the Dallas Cowboys 54-13 in 1970.
Highest-Scoring Vikings Games
1. Vikings 54, Cowboys 13 – 1970
Dallas jumped out to an early 3-0 lead, but Minnesota never looked back, with standout performances from Clint Jones (two rushing touchdowns) and Ed Sharockman, who blocked a punt for a touchdown and also secured a pick-6.
2. Vikings 52, Steelers 14 – 1969
John Beasley recovered a fumble for a touchdown, Paul Krause recorded a 77-yard pick-six, and Gary Cuozzo threw two touchdowns in this interconference showdown.
3. Vikings 52, Colts 14 – 1969
Joe Kapp threw for 449 yards and seven touchdowns, and Gene Washington racked up 172 receiving yards and two touchdowns in Minnesota’s blowout victory.
4. Vikings 51, Oilers 10 – 1974
Fran Tarkenton and Bob Berry threw for a combined 351 yards and five touchdowns through the air in this lopsided win.
5. Vikings 51, Browns 3 – 1969
Joe Kapp posted another solid outing, throwing for 223 yards and three touchdowns in another 1969 Vikings offensive masterclass.
6. Vikings 50, Jaguars 10 – 1998
Randall Cunningham threw for 210 yards and three touchdowns, while the Minnesota defense held Jacksonville’s Jonathan Quinn to just 88 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions (Jimmy Hitchcock returned one for a touchdown).
7. Vikings 49, Giants 17 – 2015
In a Sunday Night Football matchup, Adrian Peterson and Jerick McKinnon combined for three rushing touchdowns and Harrison Smith was the recipient of a 35-yard pick-6.
8. Vikings 49, Buccaneers 20 – 1988
This 29-point beatdown saw Minnesota notch three touchdowns on the ground and three touchdowns through the air, as well as 335 passing yards from Wade Wilson.
9. Vikings 48, Eagles 30 – 2013
Minnesota held a lead throughout the duration of the game, despite a strong showing from Philadelphia’s Nick Foles (428 yards and three touchdowns), but Matt Asiata’s three rushing touchdowns proved to be the catalyst.
10. Vikings 48, Bears 22 – 1998
The dynamic duo of Randall Cunningham (349 yards and four touchdowns) and Randy Moss (106 yards and three touchdowns) was showcased during this Sunday Night Football divisional game.
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