 is tackled by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jaylon Jones (40) and linebacker E.J. Speed (45) during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.</p>
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<p>The Minnesota Vikings own a 10-2 record <a href=)
after 13 weeks, possessing a 99.8% chance of reaching the postseason, according to ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI).
3 X-Factor Players for Vikings Down the Stretch of 2024
The purple team can clinch a playoff spot Sunday with a win over the Atlanta Falcons, a Los Angeles Rams’ loss to the Buffalo Bills, and a Seattle Seahawks dub over the Arizona Cardinals to clinch a playoff spot by Week 14.
And between now and the next several weeks, these three x-factor players — or unsung contributors — can help the team move the needle even further.
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<h2>3. Cam Akers (RB)</h2>
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Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. The show features guests, analysis, and opinion on all things related to the purple team, with 4-7 episodes per week. His Vikings obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). He follows the NBA as closely as the NFL.
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