Did the Vikings Make the Playoffs after All?

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown walks off the field after the Lions' 34-31 loss in the NFC championship game in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK.When the Minnesota Vikings fell short against the Detroit Lions in Week 18, they watched as their playoff hopes were put to rest. Although they didn’t end up making the tournament, you’d be hard-pressed to argue that the team playing against San Francisco in the NFC Championship game didn’t look eerily similar.

Did the Vikings Make the Playoffs after All?

A first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams highlighted the Detroit Lions playoff experience. With Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford…