The 2009 Minnesota Vikings enjoyed a spectacular season, finishing with a 12-4 record and clinching the NFC North title behind the historic addition of quarterback Brett Favre. Led by a league-high 10 Pro Bowlers and an explosive offense featuring Adrian Peterson and Sidney Rice, the team achieved a dominant 34-3 playoff victory over the Dallas Cowboys and advanced to the NFC Championship Game. A 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and three-time NFL MVP, Brett Favre concluded his legendary career by leading the Minnesota Vikings to the 2009 NFC Championship Game.