Ravens end Vikings’ hopes

Quarterback Kyle Boller threw for three touchdowns as the Baltimore Ravens posted a 30-23 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, who were eliminated from playoff contention.

After seeing its NFC North Division title hopes end earlier when Chicago won at Green Bay, Minnesota (8-7) needed to win its last two games and receive help to gain a wild-card berth.

But Boller, who has struggled since being selected in the first round in 2003, authored up his second straight encouraging performance to end the playoff hopes for the Vikings.