The Minnesota Vikings didn’t need to win Sunday, but don’t tell them that. They beat down the New York Giants, 49-17, like their season was on the line.
Minnesota’s defense sacked Eli Manning four times, and the offense got 168 passing yards and a touchdown from quarterback Teddy Bridgewater as the Vikings clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2012. Minnesota will play for the NFC North title against the Green Bay Packers next Sunday night in Lambeau Field.
The Vikings' 49 points were the most they've scored since 1998, per ESPN Stats & Info.