By Jim Souhan

Miami Gardens, Fla.

In an attempt to make sure Teddy Bridgewater experiences all there is to experience in an NFL season, the Vikings on Sunday attempted an onside kick from their own 20 yard line.

It was that kind of day for the Vikings. Bridgewater often played brilliantly, but failures on defense and special teams led to a 37-35 loss at Sun Life Stadium, meaning the Vikings will finish under .500 for the second straight season.

Without much time to throw Bridgewater completed 19-of-26 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns. His only interception came on a ball that Matt Asiata bobbled into the air. But he'll get credit for a ``quarterback loss'' because the Dolphins shredded the Vikings' defense, scoring touchdowns on five consecutive possessions.

The Vikings' remaining goal: To avoid going winless in the NFC North on Sunday at TCF Bank Stadium against the Bears.

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