Conor Orr#87 of 87 NFL pundits · Aug 12, 2026
Orr expects growing pains in Minnesota with Kyler Murray in a new wide-zone offense, and leans toward the Vikings finishing 9-8, though they allow for a 12- or 13-win outcome.
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What Conor Orr said
So I, I think it's 9 and 8, and what happens is what kind of always happens, right, where you have a new offense that looks really exciting in training camp
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Minnesota Vikings · 2026 season · wins22 calls from 15 pundits between 1 wins and 12 wins. Conor Orr said 9 wins. the room's median is 9 wins. not settled yet
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Minnesota Vikings to finish with 9 wins
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