The Minnesota Vikings are making waves in the NFL, fresh off their ninth straight win after downing the Green Bay Packers 27-25.
With their sights now set on the Detroit Lions next week, the stakes couldn’t be higher – a victory would lock up both the NFC North title and the coveted No. 1 playoff seed with home-field advantage.
While the upcoming Vikings-Lions clash has the NFL world buzzing, NFL legend Keyshawn Johnson is already looking at the bigger picture.
During a recent appearance on Fox Sports 1’s “SPEAK,” Johnson boldly positioned Minnesota as a serious championship threat.
“Yeah, they (Minnesota Vikings) big time Super Bowl contenders,” Johnson declared.
.@Keyshawn: The Minnesota Vikings are big time Super Bowl contenders. pic.twitter.com/3eRlHPAOk3
— Speak (@SpeakOnFS1) December 30, 2024
The Vikings’ remarkable 14-2 season has somewhat flown under the radar, but their success is no fluke.
Just one win away from matching the franchise’s best-ever record, this team has evolved significantly from their 2022 iteration. Under Kevin O’Connell’s leadership, they’ve transformed into a complete powerhouse.
Sam Darnold’s emergence at quarterback has been particularly noteworthy. He’s posting career-best numbers and generating MVP buzz while leading an offense loaded with playmakers.
The defense, meanwhile, has shown a knack for making game-changing plays when it matters most.
This isn’t just another good team making a playoff push, these Vikings have built something special.
Their consistent dominance throughout the season suggests they’re ready to make a serious run at the Lombardi Trophy.