Three Vikings named in CBS Sports' 'Top 100 NFL Players of 2022'

It’s no surprise considering the Vikings were one of the most talented teams that underachieved in 2021.

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Of course, there’s legitimate hope that things will be different now that they’ve moved into the Kevin O’Connell era of coaching,

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The former LSU Tiger has been everything the Vikings hoped he’d be when they selected him at No. 22 overall in the 2020 NFL draft.

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With only two seasons under his belt, he’s already broken Odell Beckham Jr.’s record for most receiving yards in the first two years in the NFL.

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He also came within 17 yards of surpassing Randy Moss and setting a new franchise record for most single-season receiving yards last

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Three-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook also landed on the list. He took the No. 41 spot,

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At only 26 years old, Cook is one of the most versatile tailbacks in the game and a key part of the Vikings’ offense.

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