The 2022 version of the Minnesota Vikings can be summed up pretty easily. The passing offense was fine. The running attack left a lot to be desired. It was a phenomenal team in clutch situations — shown by the insane 11-0 record in one-score games during the regular season — but the team was also a mess on defense.
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That weakness on the defensive side of the ball cost the team the status of a real contender despite the 13-4 record, and it was the main reason for the lost postseason game.