The Minnesota Vikings just got absolutely *shellacked* 34-6 by the Denver Broncos in their final preseason game on August 28. Seriously, HC Kevin O’Connell had to stand there at Empower Field and watch that mess unfold, and it looked brutal. What a deflating way to wrap things up! Now, here’s the kicker: with the regular season literally days away, the most plugged-in Vikings fans are being asked to drop their official grade on the entire offseason. Good luck putting a positive spin on things after getting stomped like that!
When Your Final Prep Looks Like *That*
Man, a 34-6 loss is never what you want to see, even in preseason. Getting smoked by the Broncos like that has to leave a sour taste, especially when you’re supposed to be locked, loaded, and feeling good heading into Week 1. This isn’t just some casual scrimmage, it’s the last chance to iron out the big kinks, build some momentum, and show everyone you’re ready to rumble. How does that kind of performance weigh on the minds of fans about to grade their team? Will one bad night tank their perception of months of work? It’s a tough spot for objective assessment, for sure.
Offseason Report Card Drops (Post-Pummeling Edition)
Alright, the offseason’s officially in the rearview mirror, thank goodness. All that anticipation, all those moves, it’s done. Now, the folks over at SB Nation Reacts have launched their survey, hitting up fans to look back at *everything*. From the dismissal of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in late January, through free agency moves, the NFL Draft picks, and every second of training camp. Fans get to grade it all, on whatever curve they want. But let’s be real, seeing your team get embarrassed 34-6 just before the bell rings? That’s gotta cloud some judgments, right? The poll is open, and Vikings fans are expected to jump in, cast their vote, and sound off in the comments section, whether it’s on the main page or in the feed. We’ll see those results in a few days, seeing just how forgiving, or frustrated, the fanbase truly is.
No matter what those grades end up looking like, the waiting game is almost officially over. The regular season kicks off on September 13, and it’s a huge one: the Vikings are hosting the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. That’s a massive divisional opener right out of the gate! Honestly, forget that preseason thrashing and those offseason grades for a minute, because when the Packers come to town, that’s when we’ll truly start to see what this Vikings team is all about. The real test isn’t a survey, it’s that Week 1 showdown.
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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