Here Are The Minnesota Vikings' Playoff Odds

UPDATE, Dec. 11 — After a crushing loss in Seattle on Monday Night Football, the Vikings' playoff odds have dropped from 70 to 57 percent. Minnesota continues to look like a team mostly unprepared and undeserving of a playoff bid.

The Vikings will have a chance to bounce back against the Miami Dolphins this Sunday.

EAGAN, MN — The 2018 Minnesota Vikings season hasn't lived up to many fans' expectations so far. After only losing three games last regular season and making it to the NFC Championship, the Vikings are currently 6-5-1.

The Chicago Bears all but locked up the NFC North division title Sunday with their home win against the Los Angeles Rams.

But it could be worse. If the season ended today, Minnesota would be in the playoffs, thanks to the last wildcard spot in the NFC. And with three games to go, the Vikings control their own destiny.

According to data analysis website FiveThityEight, Minnesota has a 70 percent chance of making the playoffs.

A win tonight in Seattle on Monday Night Football would bring the team's chances up to 93 percent. A loss against the Seahawks drops the Vikings to 57 percent.

Compare that to the odds for the Green Bay Packers, who currently have a dismal three percent chance of making the playoffs.

There are dozens of ways the Vikings could clinch a postseason berth, but the easiest way is to simply win out.

Here's the remaining 2018 schedule for the Vikings:

Monday, Dec. 10: Minnesota at Seattle

Sunday, Dec. 16: Miami at Minnesota

Sunday, Dec. 23: Minnesota at Detroit

The Vikings play tonight at 7:15 p.m. Watch on ESPN or listen on KFAN 100.3 FM.

Photo: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings argues a call during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)