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Can the Minnesota Vikings still make the Playoffs?

By Adam Patrick

Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 24, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) runs the ball against Dallas Cowboys strong safety J.J. Wilcox (27) in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) runs the ball against Dallas Cowboys strong safety J.J. Wilcox (27) in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

Washington Redskins  (6-4-1)

Games Remaining:

At Arizona (4-6-1), at Philadelphia (5-6), Carolina (4-7), at Chicago (2-9), New York (8-3)

This is the team that should really concern the Vikings about their playoff chances. Not only does Washington face a similarly easy remaining schedule, but they also hold the tiebreaker over Minnesota after beating them back in Week 10.

But since the Redskins have that ugly extra number at the end of their record this year, even if the Vikings finish with the same number of wins as Washington, Minnesota would still miss out on the playoffs.

A little help from the football gods may be needed in order for the Vikings to end up with a better record than Washington at the end of the 2016 season.

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