Behind the scenes, the Vikings defense worked to pivot the plan following one of the worst streaks in franchise history, that of five consecutive games of at least 400 yards allowed.
Coaches willed defenders to bring an attacking mentality into Saturday's 39-36 victory over the Colts, while defensive coordinator Ed Donatell and coaches matched that aggression in their game plan.
"Try to find a way to build that killer instinct," is how cornerback Patrick Peterson described it.
The changes — eventually — contributed to the greatest comeback in NFL history as the Vikings dug out of a 33-0 hole, in part, by holding Colts quarterback Matt Ryan to three points in the second half and another historical loss on the former NFL MVP's résumé after the blown 28-3 lead in Super Bowl LI.