Even before the Vikings took the field against the Chicago Bears on Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium, they had already clinched a playoff berth.
It marks the second time the Vikings have made the playoffs under head coach Kevin O’Connell.
The assist went to the rival Green Bay Packers as they scored scored a 30-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night at Lumen Field. That mathematically ensured that the Vikings will make the playoffs in some way, shape, or form.
Now the Vikings will set their sights on the NFC North crown.
Because the Detroit Lions suffered a 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon at Ford Field, the Vikings were in position to move into a tie for first place in the NFC North as long as they took care of business against the Bears.