The Minnesota Vikings are making history, but not the type of history you want to publicize. Minnesota has won its last 10 games dating back to the end of last season. The bad stuff is that the Vikings' 21 touchdowns over that span are the fewest during any 10-game winning streak in the NFL since the 1928-29 Packers.
Also bad — thought not quite as bad — is that the Vikings' nine touchdowns this season is the fewest for a 5-0 team since the 2003 Panthers. The '03 Panthers ended up playing in that year's Super Bowl. The Vikings could do the same thing this year, but the odds of that happening are slim.
The Vikings not only play in arguably the NFL's toughest division, but they share a conference with arguably the NFL's best team, the 6-0 49ers. Minnesota's current situation has stirred up rumblings about a possible blockbuster trade that would bring Justin Herbert to town. The Chargers reportedly did not consider trading Herbert earlier this month, but it's fair to wonder if they're having second thoughts with the trade deadline just around the corner.
The Chargers are 0-6 and appear to be on the precipice of a total reboot. Herbert is struggling to the point where a change of scenery might be necessary for him if he is going to regain the swagger that made him a two-time Pro Bowler. Similar trades have happened with mixed results.
Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff have both enjoyed successful second chapters after swapping teams. Russell Wilson, however, did not enjoy a similar story in Denver after being traded from Seattle. How would history remember a possible trade involving Herbert and the Vikings?
To find out, let's dive into the cases for and against the Vikings trading for Herbert, along with a final verdict. It's clear that the Vikings have a championship-caliber defense (they're currently No. 1 in the NFL in fewest points allowed) but need help on offense. Herbert, in theory, could help the Vikings bridge that gap while becoming a surefire Super Bowl contender.
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