The Minnesota Vikings are doing something absolutely wild right now, folks: they’ve strung together 10 wins, dating all the way back to the end of last season. But here’s the jaw-dropping kicker. Over that entire 10-game winning streak, they’ve only managed to score 21 touchdowns. Yeah, you read that right. That is the fewest during any 10-game winning streak in the NFL since the 1928-29 Packers. Seriously, 1928! And it doesn’t get much better this season either. Their nine touchdowns is the fewest for a 5-0 team since the 2003 Panthers, a squad that actually ended up in the Super Bowl that year. This bizarre situation has stirred up some serious rumblings about a blockbuster trade: bringing Justin Herbert to town.
Defense Wins, But Can It Win *This* Much?
Look, it’s crystal clear the Vikings have a championship-caliber defense, no doubt about it. They’re currently No. 1 in the NFL in fewest points allowed, and that’s why they are 5-0 despite the anemic scoring. But relying solely on that D for 10 straight wins is just not sustainable in this league. They play in what is arguably the NFL’s toughest division, and they share a conference with arguably the NFL’s best team, the 6-0 49ers. That makes their odds of making a Super Bowl push pretty slim, even with a pristine record. The offense needs a spark, a massive jolt, and that’s where Herbert comes in. The Chargers reportedly were not even thinking about trading him earlier this month, but with the trade deadline staring them down and the team sitting at a brutal 0-6, it’s fair to wonder if they’re having some serious second thoughts.
Herbert’s Past Brilliance and a Potential Reset
Right now, Justin Herbert is struggling. There is no sugarcoating it. The Chargers are 0-6, and it feels like a total reboot for them is coming. A change of scenery might be exactly what Herbert needs to regain the swagger that made him a two-time Pro Bowler. Because let’s not forget what this dude has done. Before this season became a mess, Herbert was without a doubt one of the league’s best quarterbacks. He threw for the second-most passing yards in league history during a player’s first six seasons; only Peyton Manning had more. And his 163 touchdowns in that span was the sixth-most in league history. He was even getting better with ball security, tossing just three interceptions in 2024. While that number jumped to 13 in 2025, that is not horrible considering he threw 512 passes that year. The talent is absolutely there, just waiting for the right situation.
History’s Mixed Bag: What This Could Mean
A trade like this, a star quarterback changing teams, always comes with huge questions. History shows it’s a mixed bag. Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff both had successful second chapters after swapping teams. That’s the dream scenario for the Vikings and Herbert. But then you look at what happened with Russell Wilson. After leaving Seattle, his story in Denver definitely did not play out with similar success. For the Vikings, bringing in Herbert could bridge the gap to becoming a surefire Super Bowl contender if he gets back to his previous form. For Herbert, it could be a chance to hit reset and find that Pro Bowl swagger again. This potential move is absolutely massive, and every team, especially those in the NFC, will be watching to see how this plays out as the deadline looms.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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