Colin Cowherd predicts where the Vikings will finish in the 2024 season

Expectations seem low for the Minnesota Vikings during the 2024 NFL season. Playing in a highly-competitive division with a tough schedule while transitioning to new players in key positions could be a recipe for a struggling season or might bring out the best in the purple and gold.

Experts have the Vikings expected win total all over the place. Although they are not expected to be a playoff team in 2024, a lot of the team's success will rely on the fresh faces they brought in this offseason.

Still, it's tough to know how this team will perform. Will they end up in the basement of the NFC North or will they exceed expectations compete with the best teams in the league and finish with a respectable record?

Colin Cowherd predicts where the Vikings will finish in the 2024 season

A notable figure in sports media, Colin Cowherd is known for not being afraid to make bold statements and express his opinions even if they might not be popular. Recently, the FOX Sports analyst gave his thoughts on the Vikings during a recent episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd and uploaded the clip to the show's X account.

While running down the divisions in the NFL and picking which teams he thinks will make the playoffs, Cowherd commented on the state of the NFC North. He sees the Detroit Lions winning the division with the Green Bay Packers second and the Chicago Bears third.

Placing the Vikings in the basement of the division, Cowherd praised the offensive line of the Lions and the youth of the Packers while expressing optimism about the Bears. However, he feels that Minnesota will be the best fourth-place team in the league.

Cowherd loves the Vikings offense and is rooting for starting quarterback Sam Darnold but sees the challenge the purple and gold will face in the NFC North. He does see Minnesota as a fun and dynamic team to watch this season.

Known for putting a lot of weight on the quarterback position when evaluating a team, Cowherd has every right to be a little skeptical about how the Minnesota Vikings offense will operate with Sam Darnold behind center until rookie J.J. McCarthy is ready to take over as the team's starter. Only time will tell how the purple and gold perform in 2024, but they should be considered underdogs in the NFC North entering this season.

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