Minnesota and Tampa Bay both have a lot riding on this game.
The Viking and Buccaneers would be in the playoffs if the postseason started today. Minnesota would have the No. 7 seed, while Tampa Bay would have the No. 6 seed.
But there are no guarantees. The Buccaneers are 7-5, but a losing streak could take them out of the postseason conversation. At 6-6, the Vikings are in the same boat.
Minnesota has mostly beaten struggling opponents during its win streak. It has a chance to prove it’s capable of beating top-tier talent on Sunday.
Vikings Wire interviewed Luke Easterling, the managing editor of Bucs Wire, to preview the matchup.
Here is the interview: