2026 Minnesota Vikings Preview: Roster, Odds & Win Total
Two sports analysts preview the 2026 Minnesota Vikings, focusing on whether Kyler Murray can lift an already strong defense and receiver corps into legitimate NFC contention.
The gist
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The defense is rated 62nd percentile and built to hold up even after losing Danielle Hunter because Brian Flores's scheme doesn't rely on any single player.
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Kyler Murray averaged 55th percentile EPA per play in Arizona, but Kevin O'Connell has a track record of lifting quarterbacks well above their previous numbers.
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The analysts see 9 to 11 win potential if both elite tackles stay healthy and the Murray to Jefferson connection develops early in camp.
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At +2200, the analysts think a Vikings 1-seed is undervalued if Kyler looks decisive in preseason and the offensive line stays intact.
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