The 2017 Minnesota Vikings enjoyed a historic season, finishing with an impressive 13-3 record and clinching the NFC North title. Led by a dominant defense that ranked first in the league for fewest points and yards allowed, the team overcame significant injuries to secure a first-round bye. The season was highlighted by the "Minneapolis Miracle," a dramatic walk-off touchdown in the divisional playoffs that sent the team to the NFC Championship Game. A second-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Florida State, Dalvin Cook was a star running back for the Minnesota Vikings who earned four consecutive Pro Bowl selections and finished his six-season tenure as the third-leading rusher in franchise history.