The Los Angeles Rams' thrilling win over the Buffalo Bills delayed the inevitable for Minnesota.
The Minnesota Vikings did their part, but they'll have to wait at least another week to clinch a playoff spot.
There was a possibility of the Vikings securing a playoff spot this week if all the cards fell their way. First, they needed a win, and they took care of business byBut they also needed a little bit of help. They needed the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks to play to a tie, or they needed the Cardinals to lose and the Los Angeles Rams to either tie or lose to the Buffalo Bills. There were a couple of other less likely scenarios, too, but ultimately, none of them came into play.
It would've been nice if the Vikings nailed down a playoff spot Sunday, but that'll come soon. At 11-2, they just need to win any of their next four games to officially clinch a playoff spot. They host the Chicago Bears for Monday Night Football next week; they visit the Seattle Seahawks on Dec. 22; they host the Green Bay Packers on Dec. 29; and Minnesota will close out its regular season at the Detroit Lions on Jan. 5 in what could potentially be a game with massive implications.
The Lions are currently the No. 1 seed in the NFC with a 12-1 record, and they've already clinched a playoff spot, as have the Philadelphia Eagles. The Vikings are currently on the heels of both for the conference's top seed, and the way they've all continued winning could potentially set up a thrilling finish to the regular season. But that will all come in due time.First thing is first, and that's clinching a playoff spot, which will come if the Vikings beat the Bears on Dec.
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