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NFL Playoffs 2023: What happens if Minnesota Vikings lose to New York Giants in the Wild Card round?

In the start of the NFL playoffs, the Vikingshost the Giants.Read here to check out what happens if Minnesotalose to New Yorkin the Wild Card round.

Kevin O'Connell head coach of the Minnesota Vikings
© Stacy Revere/Getty ImagesKevin O'Connell head coach of the Minnesota Vikings

TheVikingswon theNFC Northfor the first time since the 2017 season. Throughout their entire schedule,Minnesotabecame specialists in winning close games. That’s why they were one of the most thrilling teams to watch. Minnesotahad a 13-4 record in the first year as head coach forKevin O’Connell.

Meanwhile, theGiantsare one of the biggest surprises in the NFL this season. Thanks to a 9-7 record,New Yorkare back in the playoffs for the first time in six years. That’s whyBrian Dabollis a huge candidate to win the award as Coach of the Year.

So, the Vikingsarrive to theNFL playoffswith a great chance of reaching theSuper Bowlfor the first time in almost five decades. Read here to find out what happens if Minnesotalose to the New York Giants in theWild Cardround.

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NFL playoffs: What happens if the Vikingslose againstthe Giants in the Wild Card round?

If the Vikingslose tothe Giantsin the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs, Minnesotawill be officially eliminated in a major upset. Then, as the No.6seed in the NFC, New Yorkwould advance to the Divisional round and their next rival would be the Philadelphia Eagles.

In case the Giantsbeat the Vikings, there’s no other scenario for New York. They would have to face the No.1 seed Eaglesat Philadelphia. Considering the Giantsare the worst seeded team in the NFC, it’s important to remember that they won’t have another game at home during the postseason.

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The path to an unexpected Super Bowl for New Yorkhas to go first through Minnesotaand then, inevitably, through Philadelphia. If the Giantsshock the NFL with those two wins, anything wouldbe possible in the NFC Championship Game.

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