The Week 16 loss for the Vikings made life even harder for the purple team, putting the playoffs into doubt, although the team hasn’t played well enough in recent weeks to earn a wildcard spot. They are now on the outside looking in for the first time in weeks after starting the week as the sixth seed.
Devastating Loss to Lions Produced 3 Silver Linings for Vikings
Besides the defeat costing them in the playoff race, injuries depleted the roster as players left the field one after another. However, even on such a lousy day for Vikings fans, they should find some positives.