Sam Darnold and the Vikings are 10-2. Photo: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
This year's completely unexpected Vikings team notched its 10th win, once again in heart-stopping fashion.
Why it matters: With five games to go, the Vikings are almost certain to make the playoffs and still have a shot at the top seed in the NFC if they can catch the Detroit Lions.
The latest: After trailing Arizona all day, quarterback Sam Darnold orchestrated a two-minute touchdown drive at the end of the game, erasing a 22-16 Cardinals lead.
A huge sack by Jonathan Greenard helped seal the win when Arizona was trying for a last-minute score.
Flashback: Before the season, Las Vegas oddsmakers set the over/under on total wins for Minnesota at 6.5.
Reality check: The Vikings are now 10-2 and just a game behind Detroit for the best record in the NFC.
Yes, but: Their five-game winning streak has not been pretty, as they've had to eke out wins against bad or mediocre teams.
What's ahead: A juicy matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, when Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins returns to face his former team.
Cousins threw four interceptions in a loss to the LA Chargers yesterday.
