For the Minnesota Vikings it's come down to playing the role of spoiler.
Before the season began, I had picked the Vikings to improve over their last place finish of 2010 and finish with a 7-9 record. Currently having matched the fewest wins in franchise history, the Vikings have not looked this bad in 28 years.
In 1984, under the direction of Les Steckel, the team finished 3-13, tied for the second worst record in the NFL. The team was so bad, that Steckel, the wide receivers coach the previous season, was fired after coaching only the one season.
Looking at their remaining schedule there are no easy wins for this team, and it's very likely they could finish the season 2-14.
The good news is they will most likely not finish with the worse record in the league this season. Currently 0-10, the Indianapolis Colts appear to be very serious about making sure they get the first crack at quarterback Andrew Luck from Stanford in the draft next year.
Even though the Vikings are a good bet to finish with the lowest winning percent in team history, there are still plenty of reasons to watch them this season.
It always takes time for a new coaching staff to mold the roster into the type of team that is successful, and fits the type of play they envision.
On top of a new head coach, the Vikings hopefully have their franchise quarterback in rookie Christian Ponder.
Here are seven things to keep watching for while the season winds down.
A.J. Burnett Steve Garrison Phil Hughes Damaso Marte Mariano Rivera Kerry Wood
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