First Round Bye

What a game yesterday by the Vikes. When was the last time they jumped out an opponent like that and won comfortably. I dare to say it, but are they rounding into form for the playoffs? Looking at the playoff scenarios, the Vikes could conceivably get a first round bye if things shake out right. Carolina plays at the Giants on Sunday night so whoever loses that game would have four losses. If it's the Giants who lose (who looked terrible against Dallas yesterday) the Vikes would simply have to win the finale against them and by virtue of the tiebreaker would have the #2 seed and the bye. Say Carolina loses, they play their finale at New Orleans which would not be a cupcake game by any stretch. The Vikes also hold the tiebreaker over them as well. Definitely optimistic given that P. Williams is going to miss the last two games but hopefully they can still win, get the bye, and have him back for the first playoff game.