It's crunch time for the Minnesota Vikings: they face a 4-6 record with seven games to go and are sitting in last place in the NFC North, with the playoffs getting further away in the rearview mirror.
The Vikings are coming off a devastating 19-17 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 11 that set them back further, but all hope is not lost for the playoffs. A nice winning streak could get them back on track. Some are not buying into that, though.
Bleacher Report writer Brad Gagnon made a case for each of the 21 eligible teams in the postseason, explaining why they could be contenders or pretenders, and offering a final verdict.