The Vikings have changed directions and quarterbacks more often this season than my 4-year-old changes food preferences, which makes it hard to get a handle on framing the big picture.
These 2023 Vikings feel like several different teams playing several different mini-seasons. In thinking of the totality, this sticks out: Their defining trait has been perseverance, but their ultimate downfall — assuming they don't cash in their longshot 3% playoff ticket with a win over Detroit and a lot of help this weekend — is that they couldn't overcome one more time.
It leaves Vikings fans in a position this weekend where they might be just as happy with a loss as a win, which I talked about on Friday's Daily Delivery podcast.