Records.

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Americans love them.

Americans can’t live without them.

In fact, I would venture to say that no topic of debate is more heated among sports fans across the nation while they are bellied up to the bar sipping on a frosty pint of their preffered choice.

It’s just in our DNA as Americans.

We love success—crave it actually—and because of this built-in trait, Americans love to see spectacular performances that can be shared and relived for years after they occur.

When looking at the all-time records for the Minnesota Vikings, I have decided to share with you the ten most unbeatable accomplishments—individually and team-wise—in franchise history. We have all heard the saying that, “all records are meant to be broken”, but that isn’t true. Just look at Cal Ripken’s consecutive game streak, Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak, Jerry Rice’s receiving yards or ANY of Wayne Gretzky’s million records and you will see that some records truly are untouchable.

So without further ado, here are the ten records for the Minnesota Vikings that I believe will endure the test of time.

Most receptions in a career

1,004 - Cris Carter, 1990 – 2001

Most rushing yards in a career

10,115* – Adrian Peterson, 2007 – Present

Most rushing yards in a season

2,097 – Adrian Peterson, 2012

Most sacks in a season

22 – Jared Allen, 2011

Most head coaching wins all-time

158 – Bud Grant, 1967 – 1983, 1985

Most rushing yards in a game

296 – Adrian Peterson vs. San Diego, 11/04/07

Most touchdown passes in a game

7 – Joe Kapp vs. Baltimore, 09/28/69

Longest punt in a game

84 – Harry Newsome vs. Pittsburgh, 12/20/92

Longest kickoff return

109 – Cordarrelle Patterson vs. Green Bay, 10/27/13

Most combined tackles in a career

1,981 – Scott Studwell, 1977-1990