Folks knew it wouldn’t be pretty in the court of public opinion after the Minnesota Vikings lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1, but even the fruition of Minnesota’s placement was a bit jarring.
Vikings Hit New Low in 2023 Power Rankings
Kevin O’Connell’s team entered 2023 with low expectations per sportsbooks and NFL experts, while the Vikings fanbase remained steadfast that the team could remain prosperous and contend for the NFC North.
But after one game, oddsmakers and pundits are strutting a victory lap.