What are the chances the Vikings will make the playoffs?

Kyle Rudolph,Sam Bradford
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph, left, celebrates with quarterback Sam Bradford after catching an 8-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in this Sept. 18, 2016 file photo in Minneapolis.
Andy Clayton-King | AP File

The Minnesota Vikings nearly beat the NFL's best team, the Dallas Cowboys, but came up a little short last night.

The final score was 17-15. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about what the loss means for the team's chances to make the playoffs.

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