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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Week 17 Gameplan, Jefferson Sets the Record & Filling Roster Holes

Sam Ekstrom and Tom Schreier react to the Vikings’ final game, a 37-35 win in Detroit:

-It was the offensive gameplan they should’ve had all season: Embrace shootouts

Justin Jefferson set the rookie yardage record, but his season still wasn’t as impressive as rookie Randy Moss

-Are defensive injuries a valid excuse for the record?

-How will holes at safety, defensive end and guard be filled this offseason?

-Who Sam and Tom are cheering for in the playoffs

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Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball.

Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic.

Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage’s resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator.

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