The streak is over. We all knew it was going to come to an end eventually, but the Minnesota Vikings’ five-game win streak ended in heartbreaking fashion last night against the Denver Broncos by a score of 21-20.
Minnesota had been in control for much of the game, seemingly making all the plays when they needed to. The ground game showed signs of life for maybe the first time all season. Josh Dobbs was making plays with his arms and legs, sometimes in spectacular fashion. Through three-and-a-half quarters it looked like the Vikings were going to come away with yet another victory.
Then it all fell apart.
The Vikings’ defense faltered at the end, allowing Russell Wilson and the Broncos to march down the field and score the go-ahead touchdown. Then Dobbs and the offense had one more opportunity to pull a rabbit out of their hat, but the magic had faded.
It’s a heartbreaking way for the streak to end, but all good things must end eventually. Now it’s on to next week, an important division battle on Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears — a game that may see the return of wide receiver Justin Jefferson.
But before we get to Chicago, let’s take a look at the good, bad and ugly from yesterday’s loss to the Broncos.