 Minnesota lost to Dallas 40-15, as Johnson completed 15 of 27 passes for 208 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions and rushed 14 yards on three carries for one touchdown.Starting the first 12 games of 1997, Johnson led Minnesota to an 8-4 record, including a six-game winning streak from September 28 (Week 5) to November 9 (Week 10), before suffering a season-ending neck injury in Week 13.By Week 6, Johnson set a team record with 15 straight games with a touchdown pass.