The 2001 Minnesota Vikings season featured a high-powered offense that ranked 12th in the league, highlighted by Randy Moss's 1,233 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. Despite a challenging 5-11 finish, the team secured memorable victories, including a dominant 35-13 win over the rival Green Bay Packers and a thrilling 42-24 win over the Tennessee Titans. The season also saw standout individual performances from Pro Bowlers Matt Birk and Byron Chamberlain, as well as the final Vikings campaign for legendary receiver Cris Carter.