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Arif Hasan asks if 2026 Vikings echo failed 2016 hot start
Original: [Arif Hasan] Waiting for 2016: How Much Like That Failed Hot Start Are the 2026 Vikings? https:// lemmy.world/post/52804
Analyst Arif Hasan has published a piece examining whether the Minnesota Vikings' strong current start resembles their 2016 campaign, when a hot beginning collapsed into a disappointing season. The article weighs early results against that cautionary precedent, prompting discussion among fans about whether optimism or skepticism is warranted for the 2026 team.
Why now: The Vikings' current strong start has revived memories of their notorious 2016 collapse, making the comparison a talking point for fans and analysts.
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- [Arif Hasan] Waiting for 2016: How Much Like That Failed Hot Start Are the 2026 Vikings? https:// lemmy.world/post/52804437 · liquorice@lemmy.world · 2
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