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2023 - The Second Half


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1 hour ago, SteelKing728 said:

Dang. That just doesn't look like a premium matchup from the NFL's POV, and I usually have to wait until the next day to catch the game lol

I just hope that the fans that show up in Denver to watch the game get the opportunity to do the Skol chant right by Payton. 

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Toughest remaining strength of schedules, NFC:

49ers (.545)
Cowboys (.526)
Commanders (.522)
Seahawks (.513)
Vikings (.507)
Eagles (.464)
Lions (.442)
Saints (.406)
Falcons (.362)


It does appear that the Vikings may be able to parlay an easy schedule into a playoff berth, especially after Sunday's improbable win with newcomer Joshua Dobbs under center. The Lions (twice), Bengals and Saints are the only remaining teams the Vikings will face that currently have winning records. 

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-midseason-strength-of-schedules-bengals-ravens-have-toughest-road-among-playoff-hopefuls/?fbclid=IwAR125cwQDiIfsWO4pKdxht6uzUi_dQvvg3X9vynWq8nD5DRvHW_leugusiI

 

 

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While this thread is technically about the 2nd half, let's show a recap of the first...

 

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Minnesota Vikings (5-4)

FPI rank: 18
Chances to make the playoffs: 71.5%
Chances to win their division: 20.8%

What we know: Receiver Justin Jefferson is one of the best players in the NFL -- but the Vikings can win without him. Coach Kevin O'Connell built his entire offense around Jefferson, and he had caught an NFL-high 36 passes for 571 yards when he suffered a hamstring injury in Week 5. Since then, the Vikings have won four consecutive games and are back in the NFC playoff race. That's due in large part to a defense that has found its footing under new coordinator Brian Flores. During the win streak, the Vikings have ranked No. 7 in scoring defense (17 points allowed per game) and No. 3 in both defensive efficiency and defensive EPA.

Stat that defined the first half: In starting the season 1-4, the Vikings compiled the NFL's worst turnover margin (minus-9). Opponents scored the fifth-most points off those turnovers (37). Since then, the Vikings are tied for the NFL's third-best turnover ratio (plus-4) and their offense leads the league in points off turnovers (38).

 

 

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38678708/nfl-2023-midseason-report-afc-nfc-questions-critical-stats#MIN

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