It’s wild, but only 49% of polled fans are confident in the direction of the Minnesota Vikings, even though they are the *last undefeated team in the entire league* at a perfect 6-0. You read that right. Six wins, zero losses, and less than half of their own fanbase feels good about where things are headed. What is even going on out there?
Is Undefeated Enough? Fans Say No
The numbers don’t lie, and it’s a truly fascinating trend. The more games the Vikings rack up, the less confident their own readers become. Forty-nine percent is just under half, a shocking figure for a team that has not lost a single game. And honestly, it’s not hard to see why this feeling is bubbling up. The offense, bless their hearts, just cannot seem to figure out how to put points on the board consistently. It’s the whole “scoring points” thing, a pretty crucial part of winning, you know? While the defense and special teams are out there doing heroic work every single week, carrying the team on their backs, it is tough to feel totally confident. This team needs to put together a complete game, and fast. We are rapidly approaching a point in the season where what you see is what you get, and you just have to hope something finally clicks.
Cashman Rules the Defense, And the Polls
When it comes to the league’s best defense, the fans have spoken on who is leading the charge during this 6-0 start, and they picked a phenomenal choice. Linebacker Blake Cashman garnered 45% of the vote for the Vikings’ defensive MVP through the first six games. And seriously, looking at how he has played over the last few weeks, it is impossible to argue with that. He was just named the NFC’s Defensive Player of the Week after absolutely dismantling the Colts this past Sunday. The dude was a one-man wrecking crew out there, and he has been the heart and soul of that defense all year. Dallas Turner was a strong second, pulling in 34% of the vote, with Jalen Redmond at 14%. “Someone else” picked up 4%, and Byron Murphy Jr. got 3%.
So there you have it. An undefeated team that is leaving its own fans wondering if they can sustain it. The polls keep coming next week, so keep an eye out to see if fan confidence starts to shift.
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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