Week 4 is almost here in the NFL, and the Minnesota Vikings are zeroing in on what could be a season-defining game. After a rocky start to the 2023 campaign, tensions are running high at the Vikings' practice facility.
"We're not 0-3 in our hearts; we're 0-3 on paper. It's a whole new week, and we're out here grinding like we're 3-0." - Malik Cunningham
"In this league, you don't get a lot of chances. We know what's at stake, and we're doing everything we can to correct course." - Justin Jefferson
Coach Crizzle was seen intensively working with quarterback Malik Cunningham on his throw mechanics. With a completion rate of 61.3% and seven interceptions, Malik knows there's much to improve. "We're fine-tuning our game. I have to get the ball to our playmakers in space and let them do their thing," said Cunningham.
While the focus has been largely on the offense, the defense is also working to tighten the screws. "We're improving every day. It's all about putting it all together on game day," noted Alexander Mattison, who's not only a key component on offense but also a vocal leader on the team.
With an upcoming game that could either continue the tale of woe or mark the beginning of a turnaround, the Vikings are taking no chances. Coach Crizzle ended practice with a fiery talk. "Listen up! This isn't just another game. This is our moment to rise. Let's go out there and show the world what it means to be a Viking!"