MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings on Sunday became the first NFL team in 97 attempts to come out victorious after trailing by 20 points or more at halftime. Their 27-23 win over the Denver Broncos has them sitting at 8-3 headed into their Week 12 bye with a 92.9% chance to make the postseason, according to ESPN’s Football Power Index.
The Vikings proved they can win without a successful run game, as Dalvin Cook was limited to 26 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. Kirk Cousins made one of the best throws of his career to Stefon Diggs to ignite Minnesota’s comeback and the Vikings scored a touchdown on every possession in the second half.