Let’s start with a harsh reality: the Vikings’ 2021 season may be lost.
Minnesota dropped to 7-8 in Week 16 after a disappointing defeat to the Los Angeles Rams. By most estimates, the Vikings have a long ways to go if the team wants to make the postseason this year.
But let’s stay optimistic for a second. The Vikings are not fully out of the playoffs just yet. Even if the team misses the postseason, it’s not the end of the world.
Here’s why: