In a little less than two months ESPN NFL Insider KC Joyner has gone from outlining a case for the Vikings to make the playoffs to the point of saying they could be one three teams, along with the Dolphins and Giants “who could come out of nowhere.”
Joyner noted past surprise party teams like the 1980 Oakland Raiders, 1981 San Francisco 49ers, 1999 St. Louis Rams and 2001 New England Patriots.
(Note: The passing game metrics listed below include yards gained on penalties such as defensive pass interference and illegal contact.