MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Their spot in the playoffs conveniently clinched, the Minnesota Vikings were humbled by rival Green Bay in a way that suggested a short postseason stay.
As well as they’ve played in the majority of their games this year, with a cumulative scoring margin of plus-106 that’s the second-best in the NFC, the Vikings have had plenty of vulnerabilities exposed against the best of the competition.
Their 23-10 loss at home to the Packers on Monday night was the latest example, dropping them to 1-4 against teams currently with a winning record. Last season, they were 1-6 in games against opponents that finished above the even mark.