Kevin O’Connell finally said the quiet part out loud about how he’s approaching the Vikings’ final game of the season. Fans want Minnesota to lose to improve their draft position, and honestly, it might happen. Just four weeks ago the Vikings were a near-lock for a top-10 pick at 4–8. Now they sit at 17th, and a win could push them even further back. KOC made it clear that while the fans are focused on draft order, he’s focused on competing, but the reality is that this game could significantly impact the future of the franchise.