Minnesota Vikings NFL Betting Preview 2022 TSN Edge Luke Bellus

Mike Zimmer was fired as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings in 2021. Kevin O'Connell will take over the team in 2022. O’Connell won a Super Bowl as an offensive coordinator with the Los Angeles Rams. Minnesota was one of NFL's worst rushing teams last season. Kirk Cousins is looking to do more in Year 11. He has eclipsed the 4,200-yard mark three times since 2018.

The Minnesota Vikings made some key signings on defence during the off-season. Head coach Mike Zimmer is offensive-minded. Luke Bellus believes this year's team will give the Green Bay Packers a run for their money in the division.

Kevin O'Connell is the new coach of the Minnesota Vikings. He will change the team's philosophy and play a more efficient passing game. The team has ranked 26th in early-down pass rate over the past two seasons. Justin Jefferson has been compared to Cooper Kupp. Adam Thielen and Dalvin Cook are dynamic wide receivers. Cook has rushed for at least 1,100 yards in three straight 1-100-yard seasons since 2019. The new system will open up more room for the running back.

Minnesota's schedule is more favourable this season. They have a rest advantage twice and both of those games are at home. The Vikings will play three games against teams that have over a week to prepare for them. Minnesota will open the season against the Packers at their home stadium. After the Green Bay Packers, the NFC North is as open as it gets. Chicago Bears are a team that TSN Edge lead producer Domenic Padula has been telling him to fade at every opportunity.

The Vikings have played 24 one-score games in the last two years. Their record is average (12-12) but they haven't made the playoffs. O'Connell will be in charge of the team in 2022.