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Confounding Vikings Stay “Perfect” with Win Over Indy

Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN

Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

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Confounding Vikings Stay “Perfect” with Win Over Indy — Winona Business news

Vikings Territory Breakdown What are we to make of these Minnesota Vikings? They beat Indianapolis Colts 16-10 Sunday to go to 6-0 and become the only remaining undefeated team in the league. They are 6-0 for the first time since 2009, and they have an 11-game winning streak (dating back to last season), which is second longest in franchise history. Yet, many Vikings fans are holding their breath and clenching their . . . jaws in fear of what might happen as the season progresses. Are they for real or half real (i.e., the defense) and half lucky? The Vikings, once again, used their old familiar script of smothering defense, decent special teams and a struggling offense. It appeared, however, as though the players all missed their bye-week wake-up call and didn’t start playing well until the second half. But a win is a win is a win again (times six) and until the offense comes around, we in Purple Nation should revel in it. Head coach Kevin O’Connell, who had some dubious play-

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