Aside from not having quarterback Kirk Cousins for half the season, the Minnesota Vikings [probably] missed the playoff dance for a primary reason.
Of course, Minnesota can still reach the postseason with a Hail Mary chance, but it’s a probability of around 3% entering the regular season’s final week.
Here’s Why the Vikings Would-Be Playoff Push Failed
For curious minds, this must occur for Minnesota to snag a Wildcard berth:
- MIN over DET -and-
- CHI over GB -and-
- ARI over SEA -and-
- CAR over TB -or- ATL over NO
So, you know — not happening.