NFL Playoffs: Why the Minnesota Vikings’ Recent Struggles Are Not a Concern

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Published: December 22, 2009

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... prime example: the Minnesota Vikings.

An offseason of Brett Favre speculation turned into a reality after training camp was finished. Favre decided he would come back to play for at least one more year. 

To the dismay of his Packers fan base, the 40-year-old quarterback, barring injury, would trot onto Lambeau Field wearing purple.

Essentially the best-case scenario played out for the Vikings, as they started out the season 11-1. Their only loss came in a tight game, on the road, against the Pittsburgh Steelers. All signs were pointing toward a run at the prize that has eluded the Vikings franchise since its existence.

Three weeks later, all of that hype built up over 12 weeks has been sucked out from underneath Vikings fans.

Two very disturbing losses, to the Arizona Cardinals and the lowly Carolina Panthers, have caused panic. A lack of a running game, a lack of pass blocking, a defense with significant injuries, and Favre arguing with ...

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