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 Before the game, their odds of winning were little over 50%, and those were effectively halved. Seeing the Vikings play a better team makes it abundantly evident that they are well behind the NFC’s true contenders. That was to be expected, considering the injuries and hardships the Vikings have suffered this season.

The Vikings’ ability to end the season on a high note is a credit to Kevin O’Connell and his coaching staff. With the team at 4-4, Kirk Cousins’ season-ending injury ought to have been the end for Minnesota. Rather, since his injury, the Vikings have been able to participate in every game. In every game sans Cousins, Minnesota has either won or lost by a single score. The Vikings’ largest losing margin without their starting quarterback came in their Week 16 loss to the Lions by a score of six.

Minnesota made a laudable attempt to qualify for the playoffs in the end, but since they are no longer in control of their own fate, it might be time to reevaluate their season-long objectives. Sunday demonstrated that the Vikings would not be able to compete, even if they managed to make it to the postseason. They would only play away from home against stronger and more skilled opponents. Instead of fighting tooth and nail to meet that fate, Minnesota need to concentrate on assessing its roster for the upcoming campaign. Now is the time to assess their rookie quarterback’s playing ability.

With two games left, the Vikings need to see what Jaren Hall can do.

It’s reasonable to argue that Nick Mullens may offer the Vikings their best opportunity to win the next two games. The Lions may be resting their starters in their rematch in Detroit, while the Packers are making changes following their lackluster victory over the lowly Panthers this week. It might not take much quarterback skill for either team to win these games. But it’s evident that Nick Mullens lacks the physical prowess necessary to play at a high level, even in bursts. His weak arms resulted with interceptions on two occasions on Sunday on plays that should have been touchdowns. In addition, if the Vikings decided to keep him on as a backup the following season, it would cost them $4 million.

In the fifth round, the Vikings selected Jaren Hall from BYU as a potential long-term backup quarterback. Hall has impressed with his speed, accuracy, and touch downfield in his limited appearances this season. Hall might never have given up his position as the starting backup in the closing moments of a taxing drive in Atlanta if he hadn’t suffered a concussion. Mullens’ inability to play flawless football at this point suggests that Hall deserves another opportunity to establish his worth.

In the event that Hall doesn’t end up being a useful player, the Vikings will at least know their roster heading into the summer. The Vikings may currently need to select a starting quarterback as well as a backup for 2024. There have been glimpses that Hall might be a genuine improvement over Nick Mullens in this role. Now that a deep playoff run is out of the question, the Vikings must see what Jaren Hall is capable of.

It’s conceivable that Justin Jefferson will feel bad about the Vikings for not signing an agreement before the 2023 campaign. Even though he has missed a few games this season because of injuries, he still proves to be the top receiver in the league. His incredible catch in Buffalo last season was brought back to mind by Sunday’s absurd play on 3rd and 27. Even though no other football receiver could make those receptions, Jefferson almost makes them seem normal. Jefferson nearly defeated Detroit on his own, even with a third-string quarterback tossing him the ball.

It is impossible to overestimate Jefferson’s importance to the Vikings. With Jefferson on the field, the Vikings are a whole different squad, and his agency is aware of this. As long as Jefferson continues to deliver performances like Sunday’s, the cost will only rise. The Vikings continued to move the ball even after T.J. Hockenson and Jordan Addison were injured halfway through the game. It practically doesn’t matter who the other weapons are if Justin Jefferson is on the field for the Vikings. Regardless of the amount demanded over the offseason, Minnesota’s front office must agree to pay it.