The Vikings have more problems than solutions as the team gets set to face the Chargers this week.
At 3-5, Minnesota is in danger of falling out playoff contention with more defeats. Los Angeles is 5-3 and sits atop the AFC West. The Chargers are tied in overall record with the Raiders.
The Vikings’ depleted roster does not help things. Danielle Hunter and Patrick Peterson are both on IR. Hunter is out for the year, while Peterson will miss at least the Chargers game.
So things are not looking good. Here are some Vikings players who, if they step up in Week 10, can lift the team out of mediocrity: