EAGAN, MN — The Vikings made it to the NFC Championship in a year few people outside of Minnesota thought it possible. How far will they go now that Kirk Cousins — in all likelihood — will be throwing touchdowns in purple and gold next season?

Las Vegas evidently thinks the Vikings are among the top-five Super Bowl contenders this season, thanks in part due to Cousins. Cousins' potential signing moved Minnesota's championship odds from 16-1 to 12-1 at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, according to ESPN.

Minnesota Vikings 2018 Schedule: Opponents Released Westgate now has the Vikings tied with the Green Bay Packers in odds to win the Super Bowl.

Vegas Insider — the sports betting information site — slots Minnesota one place higher than its division rival: New England Patriots: 6/1 Philadelphia Eagles: 17/2 Pittsburgh Steelers: 10/1 Minnesota Vikings: 11/1 Green Bay Packer: 12/1 Will the Vikings' free agent moves this offseason translate into on-field success? Only time will tell, but if you're one to trust Vegas, you have good reason to hope.