going into their bye week. After the bye, the Vikings alternated between losing two in a row and winning two in a row for their next 10 games, though only the final defeat, a 37–10 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, was by more than 8 points. That loss eliminated the Vikings from playoff contention for the second season in a row, the first time they had missed the postseason two years in a row under Mike Zimmer. Despite a final-day victory over the Bears, Zimmer was fired the next day, ending his eight-year tenure with the Vikings. He was replaced in February 2022 by former Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell. References External links Minnesota Vikings official web site Sports E-Cyclopedia.com Minnesota Vikings History History Minnesota Vikings