All Things 2025 Minnesota Vikings In-Season Thread

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Adam Thielen claimed by the Steelers.

 

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The 4th place schedule is overrated. There are 3 non-division games that are different. The 4th place teams from the 2 divisions that we don’t play, and the AFC crossover.

It's not as much of a difference as it used to be when it was 3 Divisions per conference. In a parity driven league though, 3 games in a 17 game season is still rather significant, IMO.

It certainly can be a factor in making the playoffs or not. It can also enhance seeding. Currently both the teams with the best records in the NFC (Bears) & AFC (Patriots) are playing 4th Place schedules.

It does matter. At least somewhat.