As hard as it is to believe, the Vikings’ playoff outlook is slowly becoming more real. Getting past the game today will mean having roughly 25% of the season in the past.
So, this weekly piece is becoming increasingly important.
The 3-0 Vikings are going up against the 0-3 Dolphins. Presumably, most onlookers are predicting a particular outcome: an easy Vikings victory. What needs to arrive is the reality of the game. Consider the reality of past games to better prepare for what’s to come.
The Vikings’ Playoff Outlook | Still Perfect and MIN Feels So Good
Vikings Game Info:
The Vikings will host the Dolphins on Sunday, October 4th inside of U.S. Bank Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:05 p.m. CT. The game takes place inside of U.S. Bank Stadium.
NFC Conference Rankings:
- San Francisco 49ers: 3-0
- Minnesota Vikings: 3-0
- Seattle Seahawks: 2-1
- Philadelphia Eagles: 2-1
- Chicago Bears: 2-1
- New York Giants: 2-1
- Detroit Lions: 2-1
- Arizona Cardinals: 1-2
- Los Angeles Rams: 1-2
- New Orleans Saints: 1-2
- Carolina Panthers: 1-2
- Dallas Cowboys: 1-2
- Green Bay Packers: 1-2
- Atlanta Falcons: 1-2
- Washington Commanders: 1-2
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 0-3
1 Game to Watch:
I’ll say Rams and Eagles. Both came into the 2026 with massive expectations. In fact, the LA Rams were many people’s top pick for the Super Bowl, a prediction that could still end up being proven correct. Neither sits in a positive spot right now and are therefore coming into the game with lots of pressure.
The NFL Prophets, Prognosticators, and Pundits:
The brain trust at Sports Illustrated offers a unanimous Vikings selection.
Likewise, the NFL website sees a lot of purple ink get spilled. Consider some of the rationale from Bobby Kownack: “Generally, a good rule of thumb is to go with the 3-0 team over the 0-3 one. Minnesota would be the correct pick regardless of records, though. The Vikings offense, which currently sits last in the league in yards, should be in line for a reprieve against a porous Miami squad.”