This past Sunday was extra painful for the Vikings as they watched two divisional rivals — Green Bay and Detroit — look very impressive in gaining wild card round victories. For the Packers and their latest star QB Jordan Love, it was amazingly easy in their 48-32 win over the second-seeded Cowboys in a game the Packers led 27-0 late in the first half. The Lions and Jared Goff delivered their first home playoff win in 32 years in a hard-fought game against their former quarterback, Matthew Stafford, and the Rams.
Vikings Offseason Road Map to a Playoff Return in 2024
With the Packers and Lions in the NFL’s Final 8 and perhaps headed further and with the Bears having won four of their last six games and owning the top pick in April’s draft (along with the 9th overall pick), it’s clear the NFC North is on the rise.