The season has been somewhat tragically marked by injuries to Justin Jefferson and Kirk Cousins and a dismal 1-4 start. In others, it’s a tale of redemption with a squad that overcame adversity and came to rely on journeyman quarterback Joshua Dobbs.
The Vikings are headed into their bye week, so it’s unclear how the rest of the season will pan out. Along the journey, there have been many highs and lows. However, the Vikings will need one last play to cap off their season when they play again in Las Vegas. What song is that?
As the Vikings attempted to build on a 13-win season, their first move was one of hope mixed with a hint of desperation. Several characters, including Eric Kendricks, Dalvin Cook, and Adam Thielen, were recast with fresh faces.
While some have progressed to prominent roles, others have appeared in the first act as minor-chord doomsayers. The season had a depressing vibe to it, even though Jefferson and Cousins finally hobbled toward the benches after a fruitful reunion with an old friend in Carolina. Just before the season turned into an operatic revival of The Bad News Bears, the Vikings fell to the bottom of the standings.
With the Creed music blaring in the background, Dobbs arrived in Minnesota like dudes flying from the skies during a Thanksgiving halftime spectacular. His background remained a mystery. He had been traded twice previously this season and was now a quarterback for his fourth team in the last two years.
When Jaren Hall sustained a concussion against the Atlanta Falcons, Dobbs was given the chance. Dobbs finished the tail end of a five-game winning streak and guided the Vikings to victory on the road despite not knowing the playbook.
