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5 reasons the Minnesota Vikings need to win in week 17 vs Bears

By Adam Carlson

Sep 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison (96) celebrates his forced fumble during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Packers 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison (96) celebrates his forced fumble during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Packers 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer looks on during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Colts defeated the Vikings 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer looks on during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Colts defeated the Vikings 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

#4. End the season without a losing record

Normally, there is an absolute when it comes to being a winner and a loser. Teams like the Browns and 49ers can have that label as losers since their record is so abysmal and they just plain are not a competitive football team.

The Vikings have a chance at being an ‘average’ team instead of a team with a losing record. After week 16’s loss, the Vikings stand at 7-8. With a win in against the Bears in week 17, the team can be 8-8 instead of 7-9.

That might not seem like a big difference, and some fans will say that Minnesota should lose to get a higher draft position, it can be big for the franchise. They have overcome a lot this season, and to not be a losing team in 2016 could seem like a win.

Not only that, but they can hold the Bears down once again and keep them at 3 wins. At that point, the Bears season has to be considered a major disappointment. And while the Vikings would be average at 8-8 and the season would be a little disappointing, at least they wouldn’t be losers.

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