They are tired of being disrespected. Throughout this season, whispers grew louder following every close victory. ESPN’s talking heads have been suspicious of their legitimacy, and the word “fraud” might have popped up a few times.
But they kept winning games, somehow. Their first-year head coach, who arrived with a reputation for maximizing quarterbacks, has done just that. After a few polarizing years, in which the fanbase was divided about that QB’s upside, the quarterback has answered so many of the questions concerning his ability. The team is well-coached, performs in the fourth quarter and often relies on its one game-changing offensive talent.
But enough about the Vikings.
When the Giants visit Minnesota on Sunday for the wild-card round of the playoffs, they will be seeing a team they might as well see in the mirror.
