Final · Kickoff
2009 Postseason · Divisional · Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys 34–3 at home at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in the Divisional round of the 2009 playoffs on January 17, 2010.
The Cowboys went 11–5 in the regular season and the Vikings went 12–4. The Vikings’ run ended in the NFC Championship Game, a 31–28 loss to the New Orleans Saints. The loss ended the Cowboys’ season. The Cowboys’ 3 points were their fewest in any game of 2009.
In their previous meeting, the Dallas Cowboys won 24–14 on October 21, 2007. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 24–21 on October 17, 2010.
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 5–1 after meeting No. 6 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.
