Coach
Mike Zimmer
Head Coach (retired)
Mike Zimmer: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
8 NFL seasons as Vikings HC. 72 career wins, 3 playoff trips, 1 NFC Championship game appearance.
TrendZimmer career W/L by year
| Year | Tm | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MIN | 7 | 9 |
| 2015 | MIN | 11 | 5 |
| 2016 | MIN | 8 | 8 |
| 2017 | MIN | 13 | 3 |
| 2018 | MIN | 8 | 7 |
| 2019 | MIN | 10 | 6 |
| 2020 | MIN | 7 | 9 |
| 2021 | MIN | 8 | 9 |
Wins by year
| Season | Wins |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 8 |
2017 NFC Championship game appearance — capped by the Minneapolis Miracle in the previous round.
MilestoneZimmer 2017 playoff run
| Round | Result |
|---|---|
| WC bye | #2 NFC seed |
| Divisional | W vs NO 29-24 |
| NFC Championship | L vs PHI 38-7 |
Career win % of 53.4% — solid mid-tier among modern HCs but no SB ring.
RareCareer totals
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 8 |
| Wins | 72 |
| Losses | 56-1 |
| Win % | 56.3% |
| Playoff trips | 3 |
| Playoff record | 2-3 |
Pre-HC: He was a defensive coordinator for 14 years, including DAL's 2007-2009 top-5 defense.
SplitZimmer pre-HC arc
| Phase | Years | Role |
|---|---|---|
| DAL/ATL DC | 2000-2007 | Defensive coordinator |
| CIN DC | 2008-2013 | Top-10 defense most years |
| MIN HC | 2014-2021 | Vikings |
His 2018 8-7 Vikings followed a 13-win year — the franchise's first non-playoff season after a 13-win year in NFL history.
ComparisonMIN 2017-2018 swing
| Year | W-L | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 13-3 | NFC Championship |
| 2018 | 8-7-1 | None |
He was fired after 2021 despite never having a losing record below 7-10. The Vikings just didn't reach the SB during his tenure.
AnomalyZimmer worst seasons
| Year | W-L |
|---|---|
| 2014 (rookie HC) | 7-9 |
| 2020 | 7-9 |
| 2021 | 8-9 |
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