Special Sub-Topic: Vikings 1997 Authored by: mrcheerordie Sub-topic of: Minnesota Vikings

Robert Smith opened the 1997 season with a 169-yard rushing performance. Which opposing team were the victims of Robert's great day?

Buffalo Bills. Smith later rushed for 160-yards against the Indianapolis Colts and for 132-yards against the Green Bay Packers during the 1997 campaign.

The Vikings won their first playoff game under head-coach Dennis Green by beating _________ ?

N.Y. Giants. The Vikings went on the road and came back from 16 points down to defeat the Giants 23-22. It was the biggest comeback win in team playoff history and the fifth biggest postseason comeback in NFL history.

Who was the Vikings starting quarterback when they won their first playoff game under Dennis Green?

Randall Cunningham. Cunningham had taken over for Johnson due to injury.

Who kicked three field goals in adverse conditions in the playoff win?

Eddie Murray. Murray kicked the game winner with just seconds on the clock.

This big tight-end joined the club in 1997 and wore number 82. Who is he?

Andrew Glover. Glover had 32 catches for 378-yards in 1997 and three touchdowns.

He was drafted as a wide-receiver in the sixth round of the 1997 draft with the 183rd overall pick. He would later cross over to defense. Who is he?

Robert Tate. Tate attended the same high school (John Harris in Harrisburg, PA.) as head-coach Dennis Green.

Which of these 4 players did not make the Pro Bowl after the 1997 season?

Robert Smith. Carter, McDaniel, and Steussie were named as starters as was John Randle.

He had 114-yards receiving in the NFC Divisonal playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Who is this player?

Jake Reed. Reed's performance was good for fifth on the Vikings all-time playoff receiving list at that time.

He wore number 53 in 1997 and later tested positive for steroid use and released. He is _______ ?

Artie Ulmer. Ulmer had been place on the practice squad as a linebacker.

He was the last Vikings selection in the 1997 draft in the seventh round and 235th overall pick. Who is he?

Matthew Hatchette. Hatchette made the team as a wide-receiver because of his size (6ft 2in) and track speed.