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5 reasons the Vikings will win the NFC North

By Rucker Haringey

Kirk Cousins gives the Vikings a steady starter at quarterback. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Kirk Cousins gives the Vikings a steady starter at quarterback. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 22: Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings, flanked by teammates Mike Boone #23 and Alexander Mattison #25, on the bench in the fourth quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /

The NFC North will feature a lot of parity in 2020, but the Minnesota Vikings have the talent and experience to win the division.

When the 2020 regular season begins it’s very possible that the NFC North will be one of the most hotly-contested divisions in the entire NFL. There’s a cogent argument to be made that any of the four teams eligible could emerge victorious. The Vikings are the team that will ultimately stave off the competition and become the division champs.

Mike Zimmer’s team certainly has the mix of youth and veterans required to win double-digit games. Losing Stefon Diggs takes away one of the offense’s most dangerous weapons, but it also eliminates a locker room distraction. Minnesota is counting on the subtraction of drama to help them overcome the loss of on-field talent.

The Vikings aren’t going to run away with the division, but they are going to finish the season on top of the pile. Here are five reasons why Minnesota will triumph in the NFC North.

5. Their young corners will strengthen the defense

Mike Hughes did a really good job on one side of the field for Zimmer’s defense in 2019, but there were significant issues at the other cornerback spot. That’s why the Vikings spent a first round pick on Jeff Gladney to seize that starting position. He might endure some struggles early in the season, but he should emerge as a quality starter sooner, rather than later.

Grabbing Cameron Dantzler in Round 3 could turn out to be an even better selection. He’s got the size and length to become a playmaker in the secondary. He’s not as ready to contribute immediately as Gladney, but he’s got a shot to become a better pro in the long run. The boost of rookie talent at corner is going to pay big dividends for the Vikings this season and for years to come.

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