Cleveland Browns at Minnesota Vikings 7 to 27
Sunday, January 4, 1970, ChampionshipThe Browns faced the Vikings in Bloomington during the NFL championship in the playoffs. The Browns defeated Dallas Cowboys the previous week, while the Vikings defeated the Los Angeles Rams. The Vikings won 27-7 to advance to Super Bowl IV to face the Kansas City Chiefs. The Browns finished their season 10-3-1 in the regular season, 1-1 in the playoffs.
Cleveland Browns offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | 171 | 97 | 3 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Blanton Collier Defensive Coordinator: Howard Brinker Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Assistant Coach: Nick Skorich Athletic Trainer: Leo Murphy
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383 | 161 | 222 | 0 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Defensive Line Coach: Jack Patera General Manager: Jim Finks