Vikings Stock Market Report: Week 12

Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY SportsAfter taking a few days to digest this horrible game, I’ve gained some clarity on the situation. Yes, Monday was a trainwreck. It was, in all honesty, one of the most disappointing showings I’ve ever witnessed from the Vikings. The Vikings got humiliated at home, in primetime, by an opponent that they easily could have beaten. Yes, it truly was pathetic. But as I think through it, here’s where I stand today; They’re still at .500. They have a bye week to reset. Jefferson is coming back. They control their own playoff destiny. And, most of all, they’re working with a backup quarterback, and which of the three backup quarterbacks will start against the Raiders is still up in the air. As putrid as the loss to the Bears was, there is still hope for this team. Making the playoffs is realistic, winning a playoff game or two is less realistic, but I’m choosing to enjoy whatever comes our way over the next month or so. Let’s forget about the Bears and the Broncos, the 1-4 start, losing Kirk and JJ, and the turnovers. There’s nothing they can do about the past; they must forge ahead, and try to give themselves a chance in the playoffs. Your Stock Market Report is below.

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