When the Vikings schedule came out, most everyone looked at a five game stretch in the second half that would either make or break the season, depending on how they navigated it. As the team hit the bye, it felt like 3-2 was doable, and as long as one of those wins was against the Lions on Thanksgiving, there was a clear path to a division title and the playoffs. Well, they didn’t go 3-2, they went an even better 4-1, and got the win over the Lions. Yes, the Vikings lost today, but they’re still the heavy favorite to win the division and get a first round bye in the playoffs.