editionTier

LEGENDARY

Player Name

Fran Tarkenton

playerFirstName

Fran

playerLastName

Tarkenton

playerPosition

QB

playType

Player Melt

seriesName

Historical (2024 Release)

setName

Vikings Vintage

teamName

Minnesota Vikings

awayTeamName

Washington Football Team

awayTeamScore

20

description

In this Divisional Round matchup between Minnesota and Washington, Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton showcased the passing skills that made him such a revolutionary player at the position. Making the most of his 21 passing attempts, Tarkenton threw for 170 yards and three touchdowns in this one, leading the Vikings to a 35-20 win over Washington on Dec. 18, 1976, sending them to the NFC Championship Game the following week.

gameDate

12/18/1976

homeTeamName

Minnesota Vikings