THE HERD | Colin Cowherd SHOCKED, Minnesota Vikings Are NOT A Top 5 In The NFL

[@laredolassoo]

It's so refreshing to have found your channel - someone who actually watches games and can see what's unfolding in front of him. Even local channels for most teams seem to get attached to a narrative and can't make good assessments.

[@JWLSports]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@satherbarry]

Life long Minnesotan, & Vikings fan. Julian your objective unlike the analysis hosts on the coasts. Even if the Vikings win it all. Next year these folks won’t say this defending Super Bowl winner is the team to beat. We’re fly over country. My take is, the Vikings still haven’t played a complete game. If we can manage to win out (which will be hard),get home field advantage. He’ll yes…we can win the Super Bowl. But Josh Allen looks unstoppable right now. Like your commentary, keep up the good work.

[@pppppppppppppppppppppb4036]

How the fuck are the bears, Texans, Niners, and Green Bay not complete games

[@snowbumm100]

It’s hard for these media people to trust a team that hasn’t won a Super Bowl. The eagles for example have had one of the best winning records since the year 2000. So many different iterations of dominant teams and players but NOBODY took them that seriously in the post season each year because they hadn’t won a ship. THEN they win one with foles and all of a sudden they are “legit contenders” each year instead of the same eagles who lose in the post season every year, because, you know, foles i guess lmao

[@garrett5974]

Minnesota is clearly only the 25th best team. I think if they score 60 pts per game in the next 3 games and only allow 0 to 3 points per game I think they can crack the top 15. -Sports Media

[@rowdyharger2799]

I saw a poll had Green Bay over both Detroit and Minnesota. Wow just fucking wow

[@ryandaley3351]

The Vikings are easily a top 5 NFL team.

[@mrmidwestguy1496]

Vikings are the best in the nfl situationally. Even the lions and rams games were down to the wire. We just don’t let other teams blow us out. Which is the most encouraging thing to see. The only team that looks like could stomp us atm are the bills. Josh Allen looks unstoppable.

[@pvrpleheff]

Exactly preach

[@mattwirtz2494]

Second this. If we make the SB I hope someone upsets the Bills along the way. Doesn’t mean the final game wouldn’t be hard, I just don’t trust Josh Allen after our wounds of Daniel Jones running over us two years ago wild card weekend

[@toddaulner5393]

I have a feeling we will be playing them in the Superbowl.

[@iggexec]

Bills don’t really have a great defense. They put up points.

[@pvrpleheff]

@ most of bills wins was against bad teams 🙄

[@ki11arti5t9]

I live in Minnesota and am a Vikings fan, the reason the sports media doesn't "like" the Vikings and get little respect is because they are not a big money generating team like the Rams, Patriots, Chiefs, Packers, Cowboys, Eagles, and 49ers. They havent won a Superbowl and until they do they won't get any respect. Its sad, but unfortunately its a reality. They could be #1 in EVERY stat and still you would hear "yeah statistically they are a great team and are 14-0, but they havent shown us anything". "They're 18-0 and playing in the Superbowl, but they arent as good as their record shows". "The Vikings went 19-0 and won the Superbowl, but they aren't really a complete team and have some issues at QB". Im not joking thats the type of crap you would hear if that scenario happened. Its so ridiculous and all because we are a football team in a Hockey state. Funny cause we have never won a Stanley cup either lol

[@bigredmama3]

It’s kinda crazy that cowherd doesn’t even mention the best receiver in football

[@MikeHolicky-pc5he]

When the falcons signed cousins media had them in the super bowl and the Vikings as one of the worst teams. How good does the Vikings front office look now!!!

[@trentonmcclintock7836]

Just coming from a lifelong Vikings fan, I think what people who follow this team closely understand is that we are almost always a good team in the regular season. The Vikings never have terrible seasons or terrible stretches this is a team that is almost always in the playoffs, or at least in contention for a playoff spot year in and year out. This fan base has seen so many teams who look great in the regular season come out and s*** the bed in the first or second round of the playoffs. So that is the reason why we aren't celebrating just yet. Having said that, this season does feel different. And it was supposed to be a rebuilding Year anyway so this all kind of feels like house money, and yet I am cautiously optimistic that this team is built different than all those previous one and done teams

[@laredolassoo]

Well said, but too many Vikings fans (not to mention the national media) have let that history get in the way of making accurate assessments of this year's team.

[@TullFreak]

The more wins the Vikings pile up they farther they fall in Cowherd's weekly rankings. Now 12-2 and he's got them at #8? Makes no sense. I think Cowherd is a buffoon.

[@therapisttalks-p9s]

We need to win a Super Bowl then we will get some respect

[@toddaulner5393]

Negative fans that live in the past will need to be shut up and shut down. One thing that never has changed is the fact we have alot of fake fans of doom and gloom.

[@paulbram2]

Welcome to being a Vikings fan. There is something fundamental about this team that the national media simply can't get over and I just don't understand it. Some will say it's because they didn't do well in the playoffs a few years back. Sure, that happened. But why does this logic only ever seem to apply to purple teams from the NFC? Lions had 40 years of failure then instantly get mad respect. Even all through last year there was full trust and respect on their way to their first playoff appearance in ages. There is some sort of fundamental lack of respect for this team that is deeply engrained.

[@TheStereoField]

Probably the 0-3 Super Bowl record and 0-4 in nfc championships since 98…not that I’m keeping track

[@paulbram2]

@TheStereoField but that only matters for MN? Lions get a pass based on their stellar history? You get it yet?

[@firesabers]

Vikings 2 weaknesses: offensive turn overs. OL.

[@Blortoblorto]

To be fair it’s only the weak OL now, turnover cleanup has been a project since KO took over and the past few weeks have been incredible progress in shutting that door

[@crbones2547]

Vikings have done this before!! Only way for it to stop is win the Super Bowl!!! And then it will be about time can they do it again!!

[@roryanderson8667]

It's still happening disrespect all over we're 12 and 2 what do they want and I think we're playing better thinking better executing better and believe it or not we may be back at full strength with just a few sprains and bruises that's what the NFL needs to realize we're pretty healthy every game makes us smarter every game makes us better who cares what anyone thinks we know go Vikings

[@oddlygoodvibes]

Lifelong vikings fan, live in MN now. Honestly, I'm happy when the national media overlooks us. It's great whiteboard material for the players and I have told people who didn't believe at the beginning of the season to keep that same energy. Don't believe in us, let us prove you wrong. SKOL.

[@strummercash5601]

I really like the playoffs of all our major sports. As another Minnesota born and bred, I love that the World Series is a series, and that ya gotta win a few series just to get there. Same for the NBA and NHL. It’s cool that the NFL is one-and-done to the Super Bowl. Having watched the 70’s team at Met Stadium with my late-father-from helmet to cleats in my miniature #10 shoulder-padded uniform, freezing my ass, but receiving free concessions from our fellow section season-ticket-holding mates, I believe that any given season could be our Lombardi. More often than not, we can win on any given Sunday. 🙏🏽✌🏽💜 from the Land of 10,000 Lakes

[@AK_Ray]

A couple observations of mine, That Rams game could potentially have been a win if that egregious face mask was called. Second observation, with the Vikings forever but especially this season it's always a moving goalpost. They have a great defensive game, oh their offense and good enough. They have a great offensive game, defense isn't good enough. They completely roll the bears, oh it's a really really bad bears team. They always use this team having a very well balanced team, against them.

[@theycallmebruce3132]

100% agree with your statement..." especially this season it's always a moving goalpost." Which is 100% lack of respect from everyone else out there.

[@AK_Ray]

@@theycallmebruce3132 I think small market bias aside. A lot of the media hate this season is because the way the Vikings win, is fluid. If I gave you a list of the top teams in the NFL, and said they all won. You would pretty much know exactly how they won. The eagles ran the ball down people's throat, the Chiefs used a stout defense and mahomes black magic, the bills had a Herculean MVP effort from Josh Allen, Lamar and the Ravens lit it up with his legs, The Lions played aggressive and efficient on offense. But then you get to the Vikings, they're unpredictable. They have won with a super stout defense like the Chiefs, they have won with a Herculean MVP showing from darnold, they have won with aggressive efficient offensive play, and many other ways. I truly believe this Minnesota Vikings team is the most complete team in the NFL. I think they're offense compliments of defense and vice versa. That creates a problem for the media, if there's not one narrative, not one pay horse they can ride throughout the season they just look at it from a 10,000 ft view as this sketchy scrappy team.

[@Maxamedx]

Just subscribed you have spoke on my behalf I think we need our local channels to have Sports section we can ignore the National Media

[@tomvan6008]

It's tunnel focus. They are still judging by past years/performance. They always bring up the 2022 Playoff where the Giants beat us. That was primarily due to Minnesota having the 31st defense that couldn't get Daniel Jones and Barkley off the field. First things First the other day exposed that Sam will never be off of Pumpkin Mode. Whenever Minnesota wins then the goalposts will be moved and more of a wait-and-see. Then there is the "application of different standards". Mahomes can pull off a win in close games all the time and he is praised for it. Darnold does the exact same thing and is criticized. Same thing with Goff. He threw 5 Interceptions and came back and won the game and was praised for it showing how good he was despite throwing that many ints. Sam did pretty much the same thing (only 3 interceptions) and was vilified for doing that and Pumpkin Mode is activated immediately. Once you are labeled you will never completely get rid of that moniker for both the team performance (4 Super Bowl losses) and the individual players. Minnesota is 7-1 at home and 5-1 on the road so they are balanced and will do fine if a wild card traveling.

[@jeffkeim9717]

Vikings fan here. I think its perfectly fair to hold off on us as contenders until they win a playoff win. Damn near every coach or qb or both, in the nfc has more playoff success on their resumes then kevin O'connel and sam darnold. You have to go through it before you can succeed. Its very rare a first time qb can run through a conference in their first playoff run. Mahomes even got knocked out in the afc title game his first go around

[@toddaulner5393]

The Vikings at the beginning of the season had one of the top hardest schedules, teams like the 49'ers and Packers and Texans were good last year and the Packers for instance are behind us because we beat them.

[@maestropaulymackmillion]

PREACH!!! SKOL!!! Props to you sir 🔥💜

[@shocktrooper1783]

I think the problem with the vikings is that they are always good but never can put it together in the post season, they seem to always fall short so it’s hard to give them the respect they want, btw i like them and wanna give them their flowers but they are just missing that it factor

[@GammaRayXZ]

Thats narrative, not analysis. I rather Cowherd read me bedtimes stories with these takes

[@paulbram2]

Isn't popularity an aspect of media coverage? GB is a tiny market, but the media loves them so they are constantly gaining new fans. MN being perpetually disrespected is one way in which the team can never gain popularity.

[@smashjohnson3196]

If we won the Super Bowl mainstream story’s media would just talk about how the opposite team lost instead of how we won

[@coreyonjordan5389]

This has nothing to do with the Vikings at this point they just can’t admit they was wrong about Sam Darnold…they labeled him a bust…these analysts can’t stomach saying that cause they always wanna be right about something

[@craigexsted6530]

Detroit is the Best in our Division ( Dominating Games ) but They are injured and needs Healing ! Green Bay actually looks great in their Wins ! Vikings are just tough and resilient! Test is these 3 games Seahawks , Packers , Lions s ! We’ve got to prove it !

[@SeekJesus27]

To be fair, staring to believe the Vikings can win the division should have more to do with the Lions finally losing a game versus the Vikings not being a great team. I mean if both teams had won all the way up to week 18, the Vikings would have had no chance to win the division. I didn’t see that segment, but that would at least be a fair assessment.

[@lonebolt3532]

Minnesota was just thought to be in a rebuilding year when the season started and just can’t believe what they are seeing

[@christianedwards6364]

I was in the navy and lived in japan for 4 years. It was so much fun

[@JWLSports]

Haha I’m jealous! Honestly it looks awesome!

[@nickmoorman8301]

The thing is, he hasn't been this good his entire career. Was it mostly because of the teams he was on? Probably. Now that he's playing above that level people are trying to figure out if it's scheme or QB. Until he wins something big, like a playoff game, he won't be looked at as great by most of them.

[@steveolesen8033]

Unfortunately the typical vikings fan, throughout the years, has experienced some really great teams only to go 1 and done in the playoffs...this year it's not so much the 12 wins it's the 2 losses we don't understand

[@jonathanhonerbrink9886]

Let’s be honest it’s a small market team. It’s my team , but it is what it is .

[@aljazeri]

As a viking fan, i dont understand why you want them to talk about them. You legitimately sound angry. Believe me, us here in mn dont want them talking about us because that is the fuel for this team to continue to win

[@toddaulner5393]

7.7% chance right now. It was like 0.1% at the beginning of the season.

[@roryanderson8667]

I'm sorry I'm Prejudiced and I truly believe the situation the Vikings are in right now they are the best team in football everyone argues the Eagles but the Eagles have an exactly made their nest secure yet if they have to come to Minnesota they're going to fly home unhappy

[@jrunna198]

Number 8 is INSANE 😂😂😂

[@roryanderson8667]

How dare you say that Vikings have as good a chance as any team in football especially if we win the NFC North by winning out you'd be a fool not to pick them to go to the Super Bowl

[@trevormeed7044]

Its becuase of the brand, logo, and history. If this same team and coaches had the dallas star logo? Would be ranked 1 or 2 to win. But since its the vikes, the great team that always ends up not winning the super bowl, they get undervalued. I perfer it, lets be underdogs go out and shut up the nasayers, would rather have that then be expected to win as the 1 spot

[@steveblyth341]

Sam has been better than Maholmes. I don't understand the disrespect but actually like it. Keep the chip on the shoulder and win out. Lez Go! SKOL

[@jaredpribyl]

The Vikings moving down the rankings after their 20 point win lol how are these ppl experts

[@kevincowan1913]

Bravo sir . I completely agree. And that's rare .

[@mletrout7942]

Someone has to win the NFC, so why not Minnesota?

[@christianedwards6364]

I think its a combo of vikings previous playoff failures and and not fully believing in darnold. Its not fair but one of those things that i think people need to see it in the playoffs to believe.

[@SilentPokemon]

Sam is top 10 qb this year so i dont care collin say 🤣🤣, vikings is the best team in the nfl and play the hard schedule

[@chrisjacobsen7265]

Colin knows the Vikings play better with the chip on their shoulder. 5d chess

[@kbrewers]

I guess every single quarterback should be considered a pumpkin since they lose to mahomes every single year in one fashion or another. Its just a matter of time until every quarterback turns into a pumpkin. What is there, only 3 other active qbs in the entire league that have a super bowl ring? Stafford, Rodgers, Wilson, all at the end of their careers. Every other qb is on pumpkin watch. but no, just reserve their points because Sam Darnold. Well, Lamar folds, Hurts folds, Goff folds, Allen folds, burrow folds, herbert folds. Even the 3 other superbowl winning quarterbacks fold year after year. A Rodgers for years kept failing against 9ers and seahawks.

[@RichardPiccerillo-c4o]

Vikings are like the red headed step child they keep locked in the basement,they’re being punished for failing so many times in the past,until they win a super bowl or dominate for a stretch they’ll be underdogs,maybe?

[@WILLtwan]

Has Sam Darnald ever played in the post season?

[@toddaulner5393]

He was a backup

[@WILLtwan]

@toddaulner5393 my point, allow him to finish the season, This content creator Praise exaggerations of all 31 QB's Is insane ,

[@mrcslance32]

Day 5 of requesting "Let's Go!" Sports

[@JWLSports]

Lol well now I'm confused. What do you mean exactly?

[@mrcslance32]

@JWLSports to make the name of certain types of segments of something "Let's Go!" Sports. You use that phrase all the time and it feels like a catchphrase.

[@JWLSports]

I say let’s go a lot? 😂

[@mrcslance32]

@@JWLSports it will be like "Buffalo Bills. #2 points per game. #3 yards per play. #2 TD per Game. It's like LET'S GO"

[@jamorgan2740]

These “ANALYST “ are paid to go with the flavor of the week. They change their power rankings like every other ten minutes. Such prisoners of the moment.The Lions just ran off 11 straight wins and just lost to a AFC championship contender for their first loss in 3months and these analysts act like the lions are the NEW YORK GIANTS NOW SITTING AT 12-2.🙄

[@LadyyLoc60s]

Half these analysts root for there city or former team.

[@romerolewis2113]

Come to Minnesota for a game. I'll show you around and we'll eat some of the best food!!!

[@JWLSports]

Haha I appreciate it! I defintely love the people of Minnesota. As nice as they come!

[@curtwoods6278]

Was 6 last week.

[@sammywilliams6]

They want the vikes to be a super team and blow out every team by 14+ points for them to believe 😂😂😂😂

[@jakieresykes3644]

The Vikings are last years Lions

[@MikeyWestide]

The Vikings are the Trump campaign of the sports world. Givese hope we will finally win a SB!

[@darthharlan5044]

Colin Cowturd is a follower much like the rest of sports media. You got Marcus Spears talking bs on Monday Night football saying Minnesota has only 2 good wins then follows it up kissing the Packers ass lol a team the Vikings beat in Green Bay. IMO the 49ers fell apart after the Vikings exposed them.

[@mauricemcfadgen1517]

They're not living in 2024 still bringing up ghost ....

[@jctslice]

Julian, it's simple why people feel like the Vikings are fugazi. It's the "ghosts" of Sam Darnold's past. See what I did there ? Lmao Haha nah, but in all seriousness, the past of Darnold is why people just simply aren't buying him or the Vikings The Vikings are the inverse Chiefs. Vikings have been balling this year, but the history has people skeptical. The Chiefs have been playing like shit lmao, but their history is why people still defend/make excuses for KC. History is weighing in heavy here

[@curtwoods6278]

Damnn if you do damn if you don't when it comes to the vikings, they can win the SB, and still wouldn't get credit, because they going use some excuses about injuries/bad coaching/stadium was half full, I'm a huge vikings fan, go to game every year, I let all the negative talk go in one ear out the other.😁

[@jweezy2912]

It doesn't matter what they do this year. They have to win the SB to get respect. As long as Sam Darnold is the QB they won't get it. Doesn't matter what he's done this year. He was hot trash for the past 6 years and that's all they see.

[@mikerhym6084]

Sam darnold don't have a chance soon as or if the Vikings lose they going to say I told you so I don't care even if he loses in the super bowl I told you so

[@Ancillarytheorem]

Still complaining about other people's opinions. Seems that's all your channel is about. Your concern about what people believe.. 🤔

[@paulbram2]

You must be an enneagram #5. If you don't know what I'm talking about, look it up.

[@WallE878]

Until the vikings win the superbowl I'm not putting them top 11

[@mrmidwestguy1496]

Then you can say the same thing about the bills and Lions. This isnt a ranking of who’s won a Super Bowl or not.

[@WallE878]

@mrmidwestguy1496 don't worry lions are bottom 10 and bills are bottom 5.. Ravens cheifs and Texans are the only ones in the top 5 Maybe the panthers since they made the superbowl in 2015

[@KayingXiong-b3g]

I think peoples are under estimate the Viking , the NFC represent for supper bowl will be Viking or Eagles or Green Bay not the Lions , the AFC will be Chief or The Bills or the Ravens it’s not the Steelers and Chargers or Texans ,