1971 Minnesota Vikings season

1971 was the 11th year of season play for the Minnesota Vikings and the 52nd regular season of the National Football League. The Vikings won the NFC Central title as they finished with a record of 11 wins and three losses, before losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Dallas Cowboys at home, 20–12, in the NFC Divisional Playoff game.

All-Pros

 * First Team
 * OT Ron Yary (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW)
 * DE Carl Eller (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW)
 * DT Alan Page (AP, NEA, PFWA, PFW)
 * S Paul Krause (NEA)

Pro Bowlers

 * WR Bob Grim
 * OT Ron Yary
 * DE Carl Eller
 * DT Alan Page
 * S Paul Krause

League leaders

 * Bob Lee – Most punts (89), most punting yards (3515)
 * Charlie West – Longest interception return (89 yards)
 * Alan Page – Most safeties (2)