Unlike college football, all that matters in the NFL are wins and losses. But for the purposes of our power rankings, quality victories and strength of schedule are important factors.
In some ways, the Minnesota Vikings had been the Wisconsin Badgers of the NFL this season—they entered Week 11 with just one victory over a team with a winning record. And, like the Badgers, despite an impressive record, it was difficult to consider the Vikings among the elite teams until we saw them face some stiffer completion.
After knocking off the Los Angeles Rams in convincing fashion, however, maybe it's time to start taking Case Keenum and the Vikings seriously as a threat in the NFC.