The Minnesota Vikings are set to kick off their 2023 regular season, and despite winning 13 games and the division a year ago, a significant slide is expected for Kevin O’Connell’s team. If they avoid that fate, having an MVP candidate or two may help, but it could happen from a new position.
The Vikings Dark Horse MVP Candidate(s)
A season ago, former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin went out on a limb and suggested that quarterback Kirk Cousins was his MVP candidate. Cousins was certainly an unlikely pick, as he’s long been a good-not-great type of talent.