Sadly, six NFL teams were hit with the loser game show sound during their brief quest for immortality this postseason. Getting to the playoffs is an achievement, but being a one-and-done team means that there’s clearly a lot of work to do before launching into the upper echelon of the league.
Here’s what each loser from the weekend needs to work on this offseason to have a realistic shot at a Lombardi Trophy in the near future.
Minnesota Vikings
Star power on defense
The Vikings will likely be turning the page toward the J.J. McCarthy era in 2025, giving them a potential solution for Sam Darnold's struggle in pressure-packed games, which was their biggest problem to close the season.