By Ryan Boman via Last Word on Sports – Oct 10, 2022

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After dispatching the Chicago Bears on Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings now sit atop the NFC North at 4-1 overall. First-year Head Coach Kevin O’Connell had the team’s offense clicking in what turned out to be a hard-fought victory.

The win was symbolic of what O’Connell has brought to the table since being tabbed for the Vikings job after serving as the offensive coordinator of the Super Bowl Champion Los Angeles Rams last season. The former NFL Quarterback is displaying the same playmaking prowess with the Purple and Gold.

Even though the squad sputtered a bit in the second half, the Vikings displayed the kind of firepower that gives their fan base hope for a division title and a serious postseason run. From what they’ve shown thus far, their point production might be enough to get them there.

The Minnesota Vikings currently rank 10th in the NFL in total offense and are averaging 23.0 points per game. However, there were signs this week that they may be climbing those charts with a bullet.

Kirk Cousins started Sunday’s game going 17-for-17, breaking the Minnesota Vikings franchise record. The veteran quarterback was nearly flawless and would finish the day by going 32 for 41 for 296 yards. His one-yard run in the fourth quarter is what sealed the win for Minnesota. The longtime signal-caller is firing on all cylinders right now, and he’s got plenty of weapons around him.

The Minnesota Vikings are loaded in terms of playmakers

It’s not just O’Connell’s brain and Cousins’ arm that has gotten the Vikes this far. In a city that has been known for its blue-collar work ethic and the hard-hitting Purple People Eaters, there’s a lot more finesse in the Gopher State than you might have imagined.

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