Vikings Get ‘On the Rise’ National Attention

Nov 8, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) celebrates his touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY SportsYou wouldn’t know it by the performance from the Minnesota Vikings in the first week of the preseason, but the team is evidently “on the rise” per ESPN’s determination.

This week, ESPN ranked every NFL team per position on the depth chart, chiming in at the conclusion that the Vikings are a team to monitor for stardom in 2021.

Only one other team was afforded such kudos — the Cleveland Browns.

Via positional rankings — comprised of talent and depth — this is how the…