Vikings' Winning Streak Ends with Loss to Broncos

Turnovers prove costly in 21-20 defeat, but Minnesota remains in control of third wild-card spot.

The Minnesota Vikings' five-game winning streak ended with a 21-20 loss to the Denver Broncos, largely due to three turnovers that the Broncos converted into field goals.
The Vikings (6-5) had more turnovers than their opponents in each of their first five games, losing four. During the winning streak, they had a total margin of plus-six.
Despite the loss, the Vikings rushed 36 times for 175 yards, both season highs, against the Broncos, who are ranked last in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game and per attempt.
The Vikings are currently third-to-last in the league in goal-to-go situations, with touchdowns on just 55% of those possessions.
Looking ahead, the Vikings are three losses behind NFC North leader Detroit (8-2), but with a 6-2 record in conference play, they remain in control of the third wild-card spot.