The final season of Brett Favre’s short tenure with the Minnesota Vikings ended with a 6-10 record. And then, it got worse.

Although the Adrian Peterson-led rushing attack was very efficient, the passing game was a disaster in 2011. Late-career Donovan McNabb and rookie quarterback Christian Ponder combined to manage just 6.5 yards per attempt, and Minnesota tumbled to an ugly 3-13 mark.

Jared Allen, however, was an absolute superstar.

The veteran edge-rusher collected 22 sacks, then the second-highest (official) total in NFL history. He amassed 66 tackles and 32 QB hits, along with four fumbles both forced and recovered. Allen, who earned his fourth AP first-team All-Pro honor in five seasons, finished as the league’s Defensive Player of the Year runner-up.