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Packers: Power ranking NFC North offenses in 2019

By Freddie Boston

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 02: Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers makes a catch in front of Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 02, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 02: Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers makes a catch in front of Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 02, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 16: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings catches the ball for a 13 yard touchdown reception in the first quarter of the game against the Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 16: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings catches the ball for a 13 yard touchdown reception in the first quarter of the game against the Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /

3. Minnesota Vikings

2018 stats

Total offense: 20th
Passing offense: 13th
Rushing offense: 30th
Points per game: 19th

Player to watch

Dalvin Cook

The Minnesota Vikings’ ground game wasn’t good enough in 2018, but with an improved offensive line and if Dalvin Cook is fully healthy, that could quickly change. Cook has 1,364 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns in 15 games in his first two seasons. If he plays all 16 regular season games this year, Minnesota’s run game should improve.

Outlook

After making some good offseason additions this spring, Minnesota’s offense has the potential to become the best in the division. But it’s a big “if” right now. The Vikings will be hoping for better play up front along the offensive line with the addition of first-round pick Garrett Bradbury at center.

Like the Lions, the Vikings also added talent at tight end in the draft. Minnesota selected Irv Smith Jr. out of Alabama in the second round.

With Smith joining a talented group of receivers led by Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen, the Vikings have the talent to have a successful season offensively.

The success of the Vikings’ offense starts with the offensive line and if they can protect Kirk Cousins — the offensive line allowed 40 sacks last season.

The Vikings have the talent to be very good on offense, but they have a lot to improve from 2018.

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