Minnesota Vikings vs. Norse Vikings The editors of Sportalicious! have done it once again, matching the NFC North's Minnesota Vikings against actual Vikings from the 9th Century. Here's how we think it would play out... OFFENSE Minnesota Vikings - Culpepper is a stud but can be forced into bad decisions. Running game solid, will get boost when Bennett returns. Norse Vikings - Talk about attitude - these guys never take a step back. Also, breath, body odor the most powerful in history. Mace balls and hand hatchets help big time. ADVANTAGE: DEFENSE Minnesota Vikings - Great play-calling covers unspectacular personnel. Lots of zone-man mix keeps opponents guessing. Not sure how they'll fare against cast bronze shields. Norse Vikings - Bunch of lunchpail no-names on the line who just show up and work hard every day, every pillage. Their defense is a good offense. Susceptible to a simple flank move. ADVANTAGE: SPECIAL TEAMS Minnesota Vikings - Morten Andersen is so old he's a former Norse Viking, but his foot's on Viagra, so placekicking is solid. Punt units average but rarely make big mistakes. Norse Vikings - Raping/looting squad up there with Genghis Khan's all-stars, but speed rowers weak, and boat defenders easily lulled by mead and grog. ADVANTAGE: PUSH OVERALL Use of maiming weapons gives a slight tip of the cap to the Norse Vikings. But take the points. ADVANTAGE:   Send this page to a friend (all fields required): Your Name   Friend's email Your email     The information entered here will be used to send an email on your behalf and will not be collected or used by Sportalicious! for any marketing purposes.