ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reported after the game that he “heard nothing to suggest” that Mullens wouldn’t be the starter in Week 17 against the Green Bay Packers after he threw four interceptions against the Lions — including a game-ending interception in the final minute that handed Detroit a 30-24 victory and the NFC North division title.

In two starts, Mullens has led the Vikings offense to an average of 407 yards per game but has also thrown six interceptions in two close losses.

A fifth-round pick last April, Hall made a Week 9 start in place of Mullens, who would have taken the starting spot when Kirk Cousins went down with an Achilles injury on October 29.

Hall looked sharp, completing 5-of-6 pass attempts for 78 yards before he took a hit that knocked him out of the game, thrusting Josh Dobbs into a spot start.

After Mullens relieved Josh Dobbs and led a game-winning scoring drive against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on December 15 that the Vikings like Hall’s upside and could turn to him.

“The Vikings want to bring Hall along slowly, but they like his upside and poise,” Fowler wrote. “…If Mullens cools down, Hall will be ready.”

On a four-year, $4.1 million rookie deal, Hall is the only quarterback under contract beyond the 2024 season, and it would serve the Vikings to get a better look at him after almost a year in the system.

The final decision at quarterback will be vital with the Vikings holding a 19.2% chance of making the postseason, per ESPN’s Power Index, and virtually needing to win out to guarantee a playoff spot.