The Minnesota Vikings opened the 2018 season at home against a tough San Francisco 49ers team led by Jimmy Garoppolo, who had never experienced a loss as a starting quarterback. That streak ended on Sunday, as the crowd at U.S. Bank Stadium saw the home team move to 1-0.
A great defensive performance and solid play on offense were impressive enough to catch the eye of the national media, whose voice got a little louder when looking at the Vikings as a serious Super Bowl contender.
Heading into Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers on the road, the experts have moved the Minnesota Vikings accordingly based on their performance.