Despite a run of three losses in their last four games, the Minnesota Vikings still hold their playoff fate in their own hands — a remarkable happening when you consider Minnesota also only won a single game in their opening five fixtures.
2nd Chances Are Running Out for Vikings, with Hungry Lions Afoot
The five-game win streak has kept the Vikings alive in a closely contested wildcard race between several teams. A good division and conference record has given them favorable tiebreakers that may prove useful — but only if they win more games. Second chances are running out for the Vikings, with hungry Lions on the horizon and a game against the Packers sandwiched in between.