Many thought that the Saints had virtually locked up the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
Think again.
After the Saints lost to the Cowboys on Saturday night, the Vikings and their fans began to think that the No. 1 seed wasn't completely out of the question.
It isn't.
New Orleans could potentially rest their starters over the next two weeks if they feel they don't need to play them any longer.
This leaves hope that the Saints can lose one of their next two against either the Buccaneers or the Panthers.
Minnesota goes to Carolina on Sunday, travels to the frosty tundra of Chicago, and then faces the New York Giants at the Metrodome. Obviously, I think the Vikings will win all three of those games.
If the Vikings and Saints end up being t ...
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With New Orleans Saints Loss, Minnesota Vikings’ Hopes for No. 1 Seed Look Up
Posted: 20th December 2009 by Tanner Thoms in NFLComments Off on With New Orleans Saints Loss, Minnesota Vikings’ Hopes for No. 1 Seed Look Up