Minnesota, despite its inconsistencies, was in playoff contention for most of the year. Postseason hopes didn’t officially end until the team lost to the Saints in Week 16.
Now, the team has a meaningless game in Week 17 against the Lions. There’s an argument to be made that Minnesota should simply rest its starters and start looking towards the offseason and beyond. Do I think they will do that, though? My guess is no.
So, it’s a game that many Vikings fans might avoid, but there are still some things to watch out for on Sunday against the Lions. Need some motivation to watch? Here are four things: