The NFL had its fair share of surprises in 2024, starting with the Minnesota Vikings winning 14 games and the Washington Commanders making the conference championship game for the first time since 1991.

Minnesota Vikings are going to see a significant drop-off next season. Over at CBS Sports, Jeff Kerr has a list of five teams that he feels are poised for a drop-off next season, and the purple are right up at the top of the list.

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the most unexpectedly brilliant teams this season. After Kirk Cousins left, not many expected Minnesota to rattle off a 14-win season, especially with Sam Darnold manning the quarterback position.

This year looks a bit light on franchise tag candidates, but the Vikings do have the most significant decision to make before the March 4 tag deadline.

Despite limping to the finish, the future in Minneapolis is bright. Both head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah have secured contract extensions, and the team is bringing back most of its key pieces next fall. The biggest question the Vikings likely face is what to do at QB.

After a 14-win season, it's not hard to see why Justin Jefferson would welcome back Sam Darnold to the Vikings.