The Minnesota Vikings have been disrespected by critics all season, but now they have earned their respect. The Vikings marched into chilly Buffalo on Sunday and took down the Bills by a score of 33-30 in overtime. It wasn't pretty, many deficits were overcame, but the Vikings definitely turned some heads with this upset on the road.
At one point the Vikings were down by 17 points and everyone thought it would be another easy win for the Bills, but no the Vikings showed that they're never out of it and came back to win in overtime.
I'll run you down another situation. Less than 2 minutes to play, down 4, in your own half of the field, 4th and 18. Kirk Cousins heaves up a prayer and Justin Jefferson comes down with it, OBJ style, to keep the Vikings alive and that would be the difference maker. Big time players make big time plays and boy did Justin Jefferson ever make one.
Many people have said that they Vikings have had an easy schedule to walk over, but they just beat arguably the best team in the league, on the road, in one of the worst environments to play in in the sport. Despite the schedule and despite this insane victory, they are 8-1 and have no competition in their division to worry about.
For years, the NFC North has been all Packers and this year the Vikings are showing why it's their year and may be their division for years to come. The Vikings are here and they are legit. In my opinion, they are the best team in the NFC and close to the best team in the league. It's time to give the Vikings their respect as they are here to stay.
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