Monday night’s 37-30 loss to the Seahawks wasn’t ideal for the Vikings, but it also wasn’t unexpected. There was a reason why the Seahawks went into the game with a 9-2 record.
While the Vikings could have nearly clinched a playoff spot with a win, things aren’t all bad.
Per FiveThirtyEight, the Vikings still have an 82 percent chance to make the postseason. Minnesota has a one-game lead over the Rams and a two-game lead over the Bears for the final wild card spot.
The Vikings host the Lions in Week 14 at U.S. Bank Stadium. A win would up Minnesota’s percentage to 85 percent. The Bears host the Cowboys. If Dallas is able to get out of their rut and if the Rams fall to the Seahawks at home, Minnesota’s playoff chances boost to 95 percent.
However, if the Vikings fall to the Lions and the Bears and Rams both win, Minnesota’s odds decrease to 52 percent.
As far as the NFC North battle is concerned, the Packers host the Redskins in what should be an easy win for Green Bay.
It will surely be an exciting Sunday, and one that is pretty important for the Vikings.