Coming off of a disappointing Thursday night performance on September 14, the Minnesota Vikings have a 10-day prep period before they host the Sunday contest versus the Los Angeles Chargers.
With an 0-2 start, the extended break between games could not have come at a better time—the squad and their coaching staff clearly need to assess their hits, near-misses and all-out gaffes. No doubt Kevin O’Connell’s team will have spent considerable time looking to address glaring issues across their lines, both defensive and offensive, particularly as it applies to the running game.
Hopefully, there will also be time to step away from the game for a day or two, to clear minds, heal bodies, and find reminders that “football is life” is very much a marketing slogan for the masses and not an accurate reflection of reality.