The Minnesota Vikings may have had an early exit from the playoffs despite going 14-3 in 2024. But the future is still bright, as they have the sixth-most cap space to spend this offseason, according to OverTheCap. And although they have holes throughout the roster, most premium positions have starters locked in for several years.
2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy will likely be the team’s starting quarterback in 2025 after missing his rookie season with a torn meniscus. Does this mean the Vikings take a step back at quarterback in Year 1 with McCarthy as the starter? Or will Kevin O’Connell be able to maximize McCarthy’s potential, much like he did with Sam Darnold?
Below are five things the Vikings need to do to get back to the playoffs and potentially win their first postseason game since the 2019 season.