Minnesota Vikings assistant running backs coach history

AC Patterson

Patterson was the assistant running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2021 season. Patterson's record as the team's assistant running backs coach was 8-9-0, making him the second-most successful assistant running backs coach in Minnesota Vikings history.

Ryan Ficken

Ficken was the assistant running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years. Ficken's record as the team's assistant running backs coach was 18-14-0, making him the most successful assistant running backs coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2008) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Ficken in playoff games.


Minnesota Vikings assistant running backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
AC Patterson 2021 8-9-0 47.1% 0-0
Ryan Ficken 2007-2008 18-14-0 56.3% 0-1

Minnesota Vikings assistant running backs coach facts

  • Ryan Ficken was the first assistant running backs coach in Vikings history in 2007.
  • Ryan Ficken coached the most seasons as the Vikings's assistant running backs coach at two seasons.
  • AC Patterson was the last coach to hold the position of assistant running backs coach, leaving the role after the 2021 season.