Minnesota Vikings NFL Betting Odds

Last Season

The Minnesota Vikings had a good 2008 NFL season, though perhaps not as great as their fans would have liked, but good enough to finish the season on 10-6 and win the NFC North. The Vikings' success had a lot to do with talented young running back, Adrian Peterson, who came top in the NFL with 1,760 rushing yards. Despite the team's slow start, they saw out the season by winning 5 of their last 6 games, including against tough teams like New York and Arizona. Sadly, however, the Vikings went down to the Philadelphia Eagles in the opening round of the playoffs.

Off Season

Considering their 2008 season, the Minnesota Vikings did not scrabble during the off-season as much as other NFL teams. They did, however, tempt quarterback, Sage Rosenfels, away from the Houston Texans to challenge current quarterback, Tarvaris Jackson. The team also turned to the 2009 NFL Draft to pick up some new talent. They selected wide receiver, Percy Harvin, who may have his critics, but who shined through in Florida and could do the same for the Vikings. The team also selected 330 pound offensive tackle, Phillip Loadholt, swift cornerback, Asher Allen, and linebacker, Jasper Brinkley, who is recovered from a knee injury.

2009 Preview

Judging by the way the Minnesota Vikings played last season, there is still a little room for improvement, but at least the team does not have to reinvent itself entirely, unlike many other teams in the NFL who had nightmare seasons last year. This season the Vikings need to focus on solving the issues that have plagued center for a while now, as well as work on their passing attack. If the team can successfully tweak these areas ahead of the new season, this could be one of the most exciting teams to watch in the NFL this year. Especially considering that the Vikings have such a solid running game and a defense that can stand up to the best of them.

2009 Prediction

Despite speculation that superstar quarterback Brett Favre would continue to play for the Vikings, he announced on July 28 that his retirement was official. So without Favre on the team, the big question is how the Vikings will kick off the 2009 NFL season. Probably pretty well, considering their schedule is relatively soft early on in the season. So if the Vikings can start off strong and keep the momentum going for their harder games down the line, they should be in good shape.

**Our Pick Favre used to destroy the Vikings when he played for the Packers and this year he'll get to destroy them again, only now in a Minnesota jersey. This team will go backwards if he plays for them, and look unlikely to repeat their 10-6 form from last season. Bet against them early and often.

 

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