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But it wasn't a perfect outing, as the Vikings struggled when they got to third downs, as Minnesota converted just three of nine tries.
And even though the Vikings defense allowed a franchise-worst 583 yards — plus 52 points, the most since 1963 — the unit also had a pair of interceptions.
The first came from Harrison Hand when the Vikings trailed 17-14 in the second quarter. But Minnesota's ensuing drive netted zero yards as the Vikings punted it away. The Vikings wouldn't get any closer than that 3-point deficit.
"We were backed up there, so to be able to get out of that field position so if we did end up punting, the field is flipped as opposed to punting back to midfield at worst-case scenario," Cousins said. "But best-case scenario, you're obviously trying to get points off turnovers.
"It's certainly disappointing anytime you go three and out and not sustain the drive longer," Cousins added.
The Vikings will now close out the 2020 season in Detroit against the Lions.
"It's definitely something that us as a team, we're not happy about. It's something we didn't plan," Smith said about being eliminated from the playoff race. "But our guys, we go to work every day and we put in a lot of effort out there.
"We never doubt the effort that our team brings. As an offense, we go out there and give it our all every play," Smith added. "We're prideful of that, but at the end of the day, we want to win."