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Despite 9–8 Record, Vikings Miss Playoffs as Falcons Help Panthers End 8-Year Drought

The Vikings finished 9–8 this season following their 16–3 win against the Packers and placed third in the NFC North. Meanwhile, in the NFC South, the Panthers, Falcons, and Buccaneers all ended 8–9, but the Panthers qualified as the No. 1 seed despite their losing record after the Falcons’ 19–17 win against the Saints. This marked the Panthers’ first playoff appearance since 2017.