Karl Heinrichs — aka “Sir Death,” the Minnesota Vikings superfan and a leader in the Viking World Order fan club — has a trait that’s rare for this tortured fan base: He’s relentlessly optimistic. ...

The change in location created a unique opportunity for Minnesota Vikings fans to see a road playoff game that may feel much more like a neutral site matchup… maybe even closer to a home game.

We need all the Vikings fans in Detroit this weekend. We gunna pull it out for them.” Minnesota shouldn’t be thrilled about going on the road, but the reality is that it’s always difficult ...