They finished in the bottom half of the league seven times .
Between 1985 , Doleman 's first year with the Vikings , and 2000 , Randle 's last , Minnesota finished in the top 10 in fewest points allowed just five times .
Vikings finished in the bottom half of the league seven times .
Between 1985 , Doleman 's first year with the Vikings , and 2000 , Randle 's last , Minnesota finished in the top 10 in fewest points allowed just five times .