Not much went according to plan for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020. The team was projected to win nine or ten games by most reputable sportsbooks and contend with the Green Bay Packers for the NFC North title. Instead, Minnesota spent the meaningful part of the playoff hunt clawing at the newly-instituted seventh seed in the NFC while the Packers stormed to 13 wins and a division championship. Aaron Rodgers even won an MVP behind 48 touchdown passes.
Homefield advantage died. The Vikings were a dreary 3-5 at U.S. Bank Stadium and 4-4 on the road – an odd change of pace for a franchise renowned via taking care of business at home, whether The Metrodome or U.