This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Vikings losing certain playoff spots. A total of 14 games from week 14 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest playoff spot only.
The Vikings cannot win this spot
The Vikings cannot win this spot
The Vikings cannot win this spot
The Vikings cannot win this spot
The Vikings cannot win this spot
Case 1
Vikings tie the Commanders
Case 2
Rams beat or tie the Cardinals, and
Seahawks beat or tie the Falcons
Case 3
Packers beat the Bears, and
Lions beat or tie the Cowboys, and
Seahawks beat or tie the Falcons
Case 1
Vikings lose to the Commanders
Case 2
Vikings tie the Commanders, and
Packers beat or tie the Bears