The Vikings had a shot.
Kevin O’Connell Explains Vikings Final Play vs. LAC
Even after a fluky play like this that too often besets the franchise in crucial moments.
That transaction could’ve sealed the deal for Minnesota had cornerback Akayleb Evans grabbed the pigskin. Of course, he did not, and the Vikings had to mount a possible game-winning drive that ended in nothingness.
That drive ultimately ended like this.
The Vikings battled crowd noise — yes, the home crowd — and generalized confusion on the game’s final play. Because of both elements, mentioned by Will Ragatz above, the pass was picked off, and the Vikings lost, sending the 2023 season into borderline hopelessness.