The Vikings suffered a house defeat to the Packers in Week 1.

A crew that many tabbed to contend for the playoffs had apparent weak areas and Inexperienced Bay took full benefit.

It wasn’t the perfect of showings. So it’s not a shock that the Vikings earned a bottom-half rating in a current Week 1 energy rankings.

Our mates at Landing Wire ranked all 32 groups after Sunday, and Minnesota earned No. 20 on the outlet’s listing. Right here’s what it stated in regards to the decide:

“Kirk Cousins was environment friendly however unusual in Minnesota’s 43-34 loss to the Packers, finishing 19 of 25 passes for 259 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, however the sport plan didn’t precisely assist him when it was required that he match Aaron Rodgers’ four-touchdown firepower.”

Cousins ought to have a neater time matching quarterback Philip Rivers, who’s the starter in Indianapolis. The Vikings will want him to try this to ensure that Minnesota to bounce again in Week 2.