MINNEAPOLIS — After upsetting the Detroit Lions on the road last week, the Vikings put themselves back into the playoff picture. Though it was going to be an uphill climb to get themselves above the cut line, the Vikings seemed to have figured out a recipe for success. A balanced offense that only asked second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy to make a handful of plays. A dynamic defense that forced turnovers and kept opposing teams on their toes. A spirited special teams unit that provided a spark here and there. That was nowhere to be found on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium as the Vikings suffered a 27-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Never mind that head coach Kevin O’Connell...
