The stretch vs. MIN, NO, SEA and PHIL is against all top 6-8 teams in the league. They were not going to waltz past them or go 4-0.

Minnesota outplayed them overall across the board. Could have been closer if the Kupp fumble hadn't happened but then again MIN shanked an easy FG too. But they played them 7-7 for 3 quarters.

Having to go to their 4th and 5th CBs hurt late but this team cannot complain about injuries. They've been probably the healthiest team in the entire league.

Keenum was one slippery guy Sunday. He escaped about 5 sacks and that one where Brockers and Barwin both failed to get him down and he completed the 20 yard pass downfield to Thielen was a sign this was the Vikings' day.

I agree with Whitworth that a loss like this can be good for them. They needed a game where they were not coasting after 3 quarters.

Onward and upward.