Minnesota was recently tabbed by Bleacher Report to win the NFC North this season.
It makes perfect sense, then, that the Vikings would be predicted to have a winning record by that same outlet. Bleacher Report had the Vikings going 9-7 this upcoming season.
Here’s what the outlet said about the Vikings:
“While the Vikings did draft cornerback Jeff Gladney and wideout Justin Jefferson in the first round, there’s no guarantee either will replace the starters lost in free agency and via trade.
With key pieces missing on both sides of the ball and a tough opening schedule—four 2019 playoff teams in the first five weeks—Minnesota may be struggling to secure a playoff spot late in the year.”
That’s not a glowing review, but the Vikings still have enough veteran pieces to compete for the playoffs. With two additional playoff spots, Minnesota could possibly sneak in with a less-than-stellar record.