After a disappointing 31-9 loss to the Lions, the Minnesota Vikings are prioritizing a reboot of their passing game entering the playoffs. Coach Kevin O'Connell acknowledges the need for better execution from all players, particularly quarterback Sam Darnold, who struggled with accuracy and missed opportunities in the crucial game.
Their first priority entering the playoffs will be rebooting the passing attack they're built around, the asset that factored heavily into their 14-3 regular-season finish.
“There’s some things where mindset and mechanics sometimes can intertwine, previous plays impacting the next,” O’Connell said, suggesting Darnold might have let the moment get too big for himself at times. “There’s maybe five, six, seven, eight plays in that game where it’s across the board, the quarterback’s going to have the spotlight on him when a play looks to be available to make and we don’t make it.
“I felt like I went to the right place with the ball,” Darnold said."I’ve just got to hit the throw.”
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