The San Francisco 49ers look to be the only NFC team that can challenge the potential hegemony of the East's Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles
#5. Minnesota Vikings
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Dalvin Cook represents a major loss for the Minnesota Vikings
Last year, the Minnesota Vikings clinched the NFC North title at 13-4, but upon closer inspection, that record is arguably not that impressive: as only two of those wins came by more than one score. Furthermore, all their losses were by at least two scores.
They also had to come back from an 0-33 deficit against the normally hapless Indianapolis Colts in Week 15, the biggest overturned lead in NFL history.
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Their roster, especially their offense, has now taken a sizable hit. A pair of former Pro Bowlers in wide receiver Adam Thielen and running back Dalvin Cook are gone, with the former joining Bryce Young and the burgeoning Carolina Panthers.
This leaves an aging Kirk Cousins with only Justin Jefferson and TJ Hockenson as his credible offensive options.
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Andre Castillo
Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.
Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.
If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.
Andre is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in a story and ensures complete factual accuracy by double-checking all information before using it in his articles. He has an innate understanding of how to present information in an efficient and compelling way.
Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.
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