The Vikings’ five-game unbeaten run came to a disappointing end on Sunday night in Denver. A game the Vikings had a firm grip on slipped away. As with any loss, fingers were pointed, and blame was attached. No matter the opposition, why the Vikings always play close games is a conundrum worth investigating.
Why the Vikings Always Play Close Games
Minnesota took the lead in Denver through a Josh Oliver touchdown catch with the first play of the second quarter. They held that lead until the Broncos scored their first touchdown with 1:03 remaining in the game.