Mark LoMoglio/Associated Press The Minnesota Vikings will look for more success in 2021 after narrowly missing the playoffs last season. The 7-9 squad finished one game behind the Chicago Bears for the final postseason spot, which was an accomplishment in itself after a 1-5 start to the year. Minnesota was able to retain most of the squad from last year, while key additions in free agency and the draft could be enough to help improve a defense that finished 29th in the NFL in points allowed. If Kirk Cousins plays to his ability and takes advantage of the talent around him, which includes Dalvin Cook, Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen, this is a team that can make noise in the NFC.