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No. 17 (down 1 spot): Conor Orr (The MMQB) – Sports Illustrated
The Vikings have been playing with fire all year, playing from behind. They got burned this time around.
No. 17 (down 2 spots): Vinnie Iyer – Sporting News
The Vikings had been asking for a bad close home loss after how they escaped the Panthers and Jaguars. The sad defensive and passing performance added to the disappointment of the Week 14 stumble in Tampa Bay. Looks like they will be joining the 49ers and Eagles in missing out on a playoff return.
No. 18 (down 2 spots): Courtney Cronin – ESPN.com
Note: ESPN looked at the most underrated star on each team. ESPN Vikings reporter Courtney Cronin went with right tackle Brian O'Neill as the pick for Minnesota.
The interior of the Vikings offensive line is where most of the team's pass-protection issues lie, not with the tackles. O'Neill has put together a strong season at right tackle and gives the Vikings long-term security at the position, with an extension likely coming up in the offseason. He has improved every year since he was drafted in 2018, ranking 26th of 83 tackles, according to Pro Football Focus, and he has been a bright spot for a group that has gone through an array of ups and downs this season.