If there’s any chance at all of overcoming the 1-4 start, the Vikings will need a full-team effort. Cliché, yes, but one that possesses a pile of truth. Kevin O’Connell, Wes Phillips, Brian Flores, and Matt Daniels all need to get just a bit more out of their groups.
Jordan Addison is going to be carrying a massive weight, there’s a persuasive case that Alexander Mattison (as well as Cam Akers) need more touches, and the tight ends should be featured more prominently. What’s also true, though, is that the defense will need to play better.