Vikings move up spot in power rankings

The Vikings find themselves just a half-game back from a first-round bye in the NFC.

After their 28-24 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night, the Minnesota Vikings improved to 7-3 on the season.

The win bumped them up from eighth to seventh in USA TODAY’s Week 10 power rankings.

It was a big win for the Vikings, and Kirk Cousins, on primetime against a winning team.

The Vikings find themselves just a half game back from a first-round bye in the NFC.

To round out the NFC North, the Packers rank sixth, the Bears rank 21st and the Lions rank 27th.

In Week 11, the Vikings host the 3-6 Broncos. The Broncos rank 25th in the power rankings.