The Minnesota Vikings have participated in the fifth-most playoff games since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970 – or 47 of them. Certainly, the franchise has the wherewithal to reach the postseason, but the joy is doused after the thrill of winning a game or two. With 28 total losses, the Vikings have been defeated in more playoff games than any franchise in NFL history (well, since the 1970 merger).
To that degree, the longstanding frustration surrounding the organization is warranted. In other realms, it’s silly. For instance, Minnesota has reached the postseason in 30 separate seasons. That equates to half the time as the team capped its 60th season in 2020.