In recent years, sportsbooks have projected the Minnesota Vikings as a very average team on an annual basis, and this trend seems to be continuing into 2023. Despite going 13-4 in 2022, the Vikings are once again sitting at 8.5 wins for this upcoming season in multiple places.
If these projections come true, we could be looking at the Vikings fighting for a playoff spot down the stretch of the season. They are one of eight NFC teams with their wins set at 8.5 or higher, and one of three teams in the conference with exactly 8.