It if was any other team I'd chalk it up to just bad luck, but the Vikes transcend concepts like "luck".

It looked they had 'em by the throat but all the time I was wondering how they'd manage to screw it up. Because they always do somehow.

To be honest though I'm not all that bummed out. Sure it would have been nice to see them advance to the next round but realistically at the beginning of the season I thought they were a year or two out from being a playoff team. In my mind they overachieved in getting to the playoffs. In that context they kind of exceeded my expectations. Bridgewater is growing in his skill set every month and it looks like the game is starting to slow down for him. At last I think the Vikes have their franchise guy. No, he's no Favre or Brady, maybe more like a Trent Dilfer but with much better physical skills. AP probably doesn't have many seasons left of being the horse they can ride to 1,500 yards and a playoff appearance but hopefully he'll age gracefully as Teddy Bridgewater matures.
With luck I'll live to see them lose Super Bowls instead of playoff games.
