Viking Update’s Tim Yotter wrote the following of the Vikings locker room maintaining its sights on the playoffs despite a midseason losing skid:
The Vikings are still hoping to pull out of their tailspin, clinging to the faith that if they can win five straight games to start the season they can win four straight to end the season, even if losing six of the last seven has put their once-commanding playoff position in serious doubt.
Yotter raised the possibility of running back Adrian Peterson, who underwent surgery for a torn meniscus after Week 2, returning to the field for any portion of the remaining regular season.