The Vikings looked to fully out of contention after the team’s horrific loss to the Lions in Week 13.
Then, of course, Minnesota found a way to redeem itself. The Vikings defeated the Steelers on Thursday night football to notch their record to 6-7.
The team earned a higher placement in Touchdown Wire’s NFL power rankings because of that. Minnesota moved from No. 22 to No. 19. Nick Wojton of Touchdown Wire wrote:
“You have to respect the Vikings for being the most consistently inconsistent team in the NFL, week in and week out. Loss to the Lions last week? Check. Beating another team fighting for their playoff life in the Steelers this week? Yup. On a serious note, RB Dalvin Cook was excellent with 205 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the 36-28 Minnesota win…barely.”
Yes, the Vikings barely won, but now the team is at least in a position where they can make the postseason. Minnesota heads to Chicago to face the Bears on Monday night football this week. Which version of the Vikings will fans be getting? It remains to be seen.