There is still a chance that the Minnesota Vikings make the playoffs. Beat the Lions and have other results go their way, and they might just sneak in — and sneak is the word. As it currently stands, this Vikings team shouldn’t be anywhere near the playoffs. Injuries have hit this team hard, and despite a mid-season rally and lots of close games, Kevin O’Connell hasn’t been able to find a way to win enough games.
Minnesota will play to win and see what happens, but five Vikings need a big performance regardless of the situation to aid their long-term future in Minnesota.