The Minnesota Vikings experienced the highest of highs and lowest of lows throughout their 2022-23 NFL campaign.
For much of the year, on paper at least, this group looked like one of the most formidable in the entire league.
Not only did they finish atop the NFC North with a 13-4 mark, but they also ended the year second to only the Philadelphia Eagles for most total wins in the NFC.
Sadly, the Vikings simply couldn’t keep the momentum rolling in the playoffs. After being called frauds for much of the season, they promptly went and got upset by the New York Giants in the NFC Wild Card round.
It was a terrible look for all parties involved, though it did overshadow some of the squad’s mini-controversies like the Vikings fan who couldn’t stop staring at an Eagles fan’s butt and wide receiver Justin Jefferson’s troubling text messages.
As bad as Minnesota looked for the team’s playoff meltdown, one faction of the organization that consistently looked good was the Vikings’ cheerleaders.
One in particular, Kiki, caused something of a stir this past week with her wild photos.
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This has been a big few weeks for NFL dancers. Between the Detroit Lions cheerleader whose provocative photos went viral and the Jacksonville Jaguars cheerleader who did the same, it has been one thing after another for them.
It’s telling that in a week where Joe Burrow’s girlfriend nearly melted the internet with her concert photos and Russell Wilson’s wife blew up online for her wild video, it’s a group of NFL cheerleaders who have stolen the show.
That being said, league dancers aside, it will be interesting to see what version of the Vikings show up 2023-24. Between linebacker Danielle Hunter and running back Dalvin Cook being on their way out, the roster will look a little different in the near future.
Offensively, the show will still continue to revolve around quarterback Kirk Cousins and Jefferson. How first-round draft pick Jordan Addison will fit into the equation remains to be seen.
On the defensive side of the ball, though – things promise to get interesting. After drafting two cornerbacks last year, Minnesota added Byron Murphy in free agency and then took Mekhi Blackmon this year.
The hope is that all those guys will replace the four corners that were lost to free agency.
Last season the Vikings finished 28th in points allowed. How they improve from that position will go a long way in determining what they look like in 2023-24.
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Working in Minnesota’s favor, however, is that the NFC North promises to be terrible next year. With Aaron Rodgers gone, the Green Bay Packers are a non-factor. The Chicago Bears, similarly, have yet to do anything of note with Justin Fields as the franchise quarterback.
Really, only the Lions pose any sort of legitimate threat.
Will Minnesota be able to claim the division crown yet again in 2023-24? Time will tell, but either way, the team’s cheerleaders will be there rooting them one every step of the way.
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A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
