Mike Zimmer Playing Underdog Card After NFL Playoff Preview Video Doesn't Even Mention Vikings
By Scott Rogust
The NFL playoffs kick off this weekend, and the Minnesota Vikings are looking to play the role of spoiler against the New Orleans Saints. That's expected, considering the Vikings are the No. 6 seed in the NFC bracket.
But Minnesota received some bulletin board material on Monday.
Head coach Mike Zimmer said he doesn't "think anybody believes the [Vikings] can win" against the Saints, not only because they're underdogs, but because the NFL failed to put Minnesota in their playoff preview video.
Mike Zimmer says "I don't think anybody believes we can win this game" Sunday against the #Saints. Asked why, Zimmer says they're 8-point underdogs, on the road ... and mentioned this video, which doesn't show the #Vikings. https://t.co/SUqbIsJ6C4
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 30, 2019
Zimmer's got a legitimate gripe. Even the Tennessee Titans, who clinched their playoff spot on Sunday evening, were even included in the hype clip.
But, Zimmer isn't alone. The Philadelphia Eagles, who won the NFC East on Sunday, weren't featured either.
Mike Zimmer be like... pic.twitter.com/bGsVlAFNii
— AS (@ASJ_42) December 30, 2019
If the Vikings are able to do the seemingly unthinkable and pull off the upset against the Saints, they'd definitely be included in their Divisional Round commercial, right? Right?