SEATTLE — The Vikings’ first two quarters on Sunday night in Seattle were a fiery display of defensive mastery that put them in position to knock off one of the NFC’s two remaining undefeated teams.
That lead dissolved in a third quarter full of turnovers, penalties and a concerning injury to their star running back.
Then, the game abruptly turned again, as the Vikings dominated the fourth quarter and were on the verge of a stunning victory.
But Russell Wilson got one last chance, after the Vikings passed up a short field goal and failed to convert on fourth and 1 at the Seattle 6 with 1:57 left.