Silver Linings from the Vikings Loss in Week 17

Dec 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell celebrates after Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandlers (32) touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports.The Minnesota Vikings no longer control their own destiny to the playoffs following their Week 17 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

While they aren’t officially eliminated yet, Kevin O’Connell’s squad would need an exorbitant amount of help in order to sneak into the tournament later this month. Even with the grim outlook from this loss, there are still silver linings to be taken away from it. Here is a look at a…