(WCCO)- The Minnesota Vikings hit their Week 12 bye week in great position to make the playoffs. With a record of 8-3, they sit just a half-game back of the Green Bay Packers for the division race, and a game and a half up on the nearest Wild Card contender, the Los Angeles Rams.
A stunning comeback victory over the Denver Broncos was key in getting to the bye in that position, and quarterback Kirk Cousins had a big hand in that throwing for 319 yards and three touchdowns. Cousins has been on a tear since a slow start to the season, tossing 18 touchdowns versus just one interception since the team’s Week 4 loss to the Chicago Bears.