It was a heartbreaking loss in overtime when kicker Evan McPherson hit the game-winning field goal, earning his team an 8-6 record while the Vikings are stuck at 7-7. Seattle’s upset over the Philadelphia Eagles only complicated Minnesota’s playoff chances in the second season under the watch of head coach Kevin O’Connell.
4 Items Learned about Vikings in Week 15 Loss
It was the first game with Nick Mullens starting at quarterback and the second time Justin Jefferson has been playing since overcoming his hamstring injury. The Vikes hoped for a different result, but there were still some things to like.