Minnesota headed to Kansas City in Week 4 hoping for a victory over the winless Chiefs, but the game was another loss at 22–17, and the Vikings now began 0–4 for the first time since 1962 (the franchise's second year of existence).
In Week 4, Minnesota traveled to Kansas City with hopes of defeating the winless Chiefs. However, they lost 22–17, which was their first 0–4 start since 1962, when the franchise began its second season.