Yes, after 16 games, the Viking D may have a clue now. They lost many games this year in the last minute because their D could not hold the opposition. The linebackers were the biggest problem - they played horrible. Secondary play good, and the Vikes D-line played good.
You know, once you make the playoffs, your record is 0-0 again, and it's a whole new season. It's how your team is at the end of the season that matters, which is why Philly stock is down and Rams stock way way up.