By Elliott Smith
Publication Date: 2026-02-05 16:00:00
As the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks prepare to face off in Super Bowl LX, the 30 other National Football League teams who didn’t make it to the big game have shifted their attention to next season — where every yard matters when it comes to getting to football’s grandest stage.
That includes the Minnesota Vikings, who fell short of the postseason but closed their season strong with five straight victories, showcasing their week-to-week improvement and ability to adjust on the fly. The team’s coaching staff will work closely with the front office as they make decisions about player evaluation, free agency and the NFL Draft throughout the offseason.
Fortunately, the Vikings have a high-tech tool to help them analyze the steps they should take in their quest for next year’s championship. Viper is a proprietary platform the Vikings designed in partnership with Microsoft using Azure technology. It is a cloud-based, fully customizable, in-house video review system…
