Will the Vikings Break Through After Signing Kirk?
Before getting into that, let’s check the Minnesota Vikings’ odds to win Super Bowl LIII before and after they signed Kirk. Minnesota’s odds before signing Kirk Cousins were +900. After signing Kirk Cousins, Minny’s odds remained at +900. Today, June 18, their odds are at +1000 on MyBookie. Super Bowl future bettors haven’t jumped on the Minnesota Vikings, that’s for sure. There could be a reason that has nothing to do with Kirk, though. The L.A. Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, and New Orleans Saints are all legitimate contenders to win the NFC. Winning the NFC is the only way to stamp your ticket to Super Bowl LIII if you’re the Minnesota Vikings. That means, the Vikings must beat the Rams, Eagles, Packers, and Saints just for the right to play in Super Bowl LIII. Now that we’ve established that Minnesota’s odds aren’t necessarily related to Kirk Cousins, let’s dig a bit deeper. Games aren’t played in sportsbooks. They’re played on the football field. Is Kirk Cousins the answer for the Minnesota Vikings to finally get to and win that elusive Super Bowl?Zulgad: It’s time for Kirk Cousins to change his tune https://t.co/qF22e8vlJb pic.twitter.com/mgaJtDQcBY
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