The Minnesota Vikings are arriving at a pivotal point in their team-building process. With the team starting 1-4 this season, there will be some exceptionally tough decisions that need to be made sooner rather than later.
Those decisions start with their performance against the Chicago Bears this Sunday at noon CST. With the two teams fighting to stay out of the basement of the NFC North, there is talk of how much of this season is salvageable for the Vikings, who had higher expectations for this season than this putrid start.
The Vikings’ offense is a perfect indication of the frustrations of this team. They are a top-ten offense in yards but only 16th in points. 11th in first downs but dead last in fumbles lost and turnovers. Have the second-most yards and the most touchdowns in the passing game but 29th in rushing yards and one of only two teams (Pittsburgh Steelers) to not have a rushing touchdown.
Facing the 30th-ranked scoring defense should be an opportunity for a get-right game, but to do that, they will need to follow these four keys to victory.