3 reasons to buy into Vikings Super Bowl hype despite scoring differential

3 reasons to buy into Vikings Super Bowl hype despite abysmal scoring differential stat

Nov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates with Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) after connecting on a touchdown pass against the Washington Commandersduring the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 25, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) greet each other after the Green Bay Packers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Why Vikings Super Bowl hype is worth buying into: The NFC is wide open

The NFC is as wide open as it’s been in years. Many of the expected contenders have underperformed. The Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, Arizona Cardinals, and New Orleans Saints all sit below .500.

At the moment, the Eagles, Cowboys, and 49ers appear to be the Vikings’ biggest competition, and it is conceivable that the Vikings could beat those teams in the playoffs. The 49ers are starting seventh-round rookie Brock Purdy at quarterback; Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo both suffered season-ending injuries. The Cowboys have looked vulnerable over the past two weeks. They defeated the Houston Texans in a tightly contested 27-23 game, then they lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 40-34 in overtime. The Eagles stand out as a difficult opponent, but the Vikings’ offense is capable of leading them to victory in a single game.

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