Quarterback Sam Darnold and the Vikings failed to score a touchdown on four trips to the red zone, and Minnesota dropped a 31-9 decision to the Lions on Sunday night, a costly loss that completed the NFC playoff picture with Detroit as the No.

At least the Minnesota Vikings will make some history next week. They’ll be the first 14-win wild-card playoff team in NFL history. There can be complaints about the NFL overemphasizing its divisions,

The Lions will be rewarded with a first-round bye, while the Vikings wind up with the No. 5 seed and will face the Los Angeles Rams.