As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for the 2016 season, expectations have changed for the franchise coming off its first division title since 2009.
The Vikings experienced significant highs last season, beating the Green Bay Packers on the road in Week 17 to win the NFC North, before the agonizing loss against the Seattle Seahawks in the Wild Card Round.
This is a franchise that's been on an upward trend since a 5-10-1 record in 2013. They won seven games in 2014 before exploding as one of the NFC's best teams last year, giving them a foundation to build upon for the upcoming season.