Final · Kickoff
2004 Regular season · Week 1 · Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys 35–17 at home at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Week 1 of the 2004 regular season on September 12, 2004.
No other game of Week 1 was decided by as many points.
The result moved the Vikings to 1–0 and dropped the Cowboys to 0–1. The Cowboys finished 2004 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs. The Vikings finished 2004 at 8–8 and lost in the Divisional round.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 27–15 on November 23, 2000. When they met again, the Dallas Cowboys won 24–14 on October 21, 2007.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Vikings lead the series 4–0 after meeting No. 4 since 1999 Full series history
Dallas spent its long break after Thursday's 24–16 home defeat reviewing all three phases. The owner says nobody is being fired before the October 18 trip to Green Bay.
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
