Vikings’ fans probably aren’t thrilled that the Vikings are ranked 17th in NFL.com’s post-free agency power rankings.
However, that’s a three spot increase from where they were to end the season, so that’s good!
Here’s what Dan Hanzus wrote about the Vikings and why they are where they are:
The signing of Patrick Peterson brings much needed veteran presence to a green secondary that was exposed consistently in 2020. The question is how much Peterson has left in the tank as he enters his 11th season. The three-time All-Pro didn’t look like the same player in his final year with the Cardinals, racking up 10 penalties, tied for second-most in the NFL, while struggling in coverage. Peterson, 30, can be an asset, but the days of leaving him on an island against the opponent’s No. 1 receiver appear to be over.
To round out the NFC North, the Packers rank third, the Bears rank 23rd and the Lions rank 31st.
