FTW’s Steven Ruiz looked at stats like past season’s performances, Pythagorean Win Expectation and how teams did in coin-flip games in order to compile his recent power rankings.
After all this was determined, the Vikings ranked No. 10 on Ruiz’s list. Here’s what he said about the pick:
“The Vikings’ roster is a lot thinner after an offseason exodus, and while a robust draft class should help fill some of those holes, you never know what to expect out of rookies — especially with an abbreviated offseason schedule. The biggest loss is obviously Stefon Diggs, who left a gaping void at the top of the receiver depth chart and I don’t think Justin Jefferson is capable of filling it just yet. The Vikings also have some injury regression headed their way after finishing as the healthiest team in 2019. Luckily for Minnesota, the biggest threat in the NFC North is coming off an even worse offseason.”
Jefferson might not be capable of filling Diggs’ production, but I don’t think he necessarily has to in 2020. Here’s why.
