In Part 2, we explored how the Minnesota Vikings truly began their descent into the NFL’s version of Dante’s Inferno, crossing into Limbo with 2003’s tragic season-ending loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
In the post-2000 decline, the 2003 season was the best one yet.
That slow but steady progress would continue. A 5-1 start to 2004 had fans once again cautiously optimistic about the season, although none of these wins would come against that season’s future playoff teams.
The 5-1 start would, however, be the peak of the regular season.