Will these come true? Probably not, but that's why they're called bold predictions.
With the 2024 Vikings season approaching, it's time to make some bold predictions. By design, these will be things that are unlikely to come true. If I get even one of them right, I'll be pleased. But make no mistake — with each one, I can squint and see the path to it occurring. I'm not just throwing these out there without any sort of reasoning. Alright, that's enough introduction. Let's dive in.
But Jones was never an every-down guy with the Packers either, whether it was Jamaal Williams or A.J. Dillon as the other back. He gets his yardage through efficiency and explosiveness. If he stays healthy for all 17 games — which is key to this prediction — he'd need to average just under 92 yards to get to 1,559. He can realistically do that on 16-18 touches per game, which feels like a good number for the Vikings.
The Vikings struggled a bit early on and then fell off down the stretch due to some injuries, but from Week 5 through Week 14, they were the second-best defense in the NFL by opponent EPA per play. Flores and his unique scheme blitzed more than any other team in the league and got career years out of players up and down the roster.
This defense is loaded with experience, versatility, and playmaking at all three levels. Flores has all the pieces he needs to cook up an elite unit. It's also worth noting that DVOA factors in opponents, so this prediction is doable even against a difficult schedule of opposing offenses.Let the record show that I am not attempting to jinx anything here. I simply can't get over how impressive Vikings rookie kicker Will Reichard has been throughout training camp.
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