The Vikings are the 1st team in NFL history to reach the postseason after having lost 7 of there last 10 games.
More than 400 teams have quilified for the postseason since the NFL started a playoff format in 1933. The 1969 Houston Oilers finished 3-5-2 down the stretch. Nine othe teams including the 2004 Rams posted 4-6 marks.
Each of the nine failed to advance to the next round. Collectively, they were outscored 336-133 in the one playoff game they did participate.
Also, the Vikings and the Rams are the sixth and seventh teams to make the playoffs with an 8-8 record. The previous five teams to do so all lost their playoff opener.
More than 400 teams have quilified for the postseason since the NFL started a playoff format in 1933. The 1969 Houston Oilers finished 3-5-2 down the stretch. Nine othe teams including the 2004 Rams posted 4-6 marks.
Each of the nine failed to advance to the next round. Collectively, they were outscored 336-133 in the one playoff game they did participate.
Also, the Vikings and the Rams are the sixth and seventh teams to make the playoffs with an 8-8 record. The previous five teams to do so all lost their playoff opener.
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