The Minnesota Vikings just stacked another win against the Miami Dolphins, but if you listened to some of the online chatter, you’d think they’d lost by a mile. Folks are losing their minds over everything from Kyler Murray not playing like an All-Pro to KOC’s play-calling, and even the team moving on from JJ McCarthy. Honestly, it’s premature and kind of silly to complain this early in the season, especially with all the chaos the team has been dealing with.
Look, this team has been through it. We’ve been without one of the best receivers in the NFL for basically two games. Our main running back, who shares duties with Aaron Jones, has been out. And then there’s the offensive line: the left tackle got a stinger and a concussion, missing most of the game, and now, the starting left guard, Donovan Jackson, tore his meniscus and is out for the season. That’s a massive hit, and it’s going to hurt. Yet, all people want to focus on is Murray or coaching calls. The offense hasn’t even had all its presumed starters together yet, so how can anyone expect peak performance right now?
The focus should be on getting healthy and building chemistry. Hopefully, Jefferson plays this week so he and Kyler can start getting into a rhythm. He caught two passes for 38 yards on two targets before his ankle injury, which is a good sign, right? And once Mason is back, things should get even better. With Jackson gone, the offensive line is a real concern. Could the team trade for another lineman, either to back up Huber or even to start? It’s hard to say. They did sign Trevor Keegan, who’s a beast at 6’6″, 320 pounds, and started 37 games for Michigan, even winning a title there. The Eagles drafted him in the fifth round in 2024 and released him in August 2025, but their line is famously tough to crack. He’s on the 53-man roster, so new GM Nolan Teasley clearly thinks highly of him. But beyond maybe adding someone to the practice squad, big moves feel unlikely.
Next up, the Saints game is going to be a tough test. The offense absolutely needs to pick it up, and I expect they will, especially if Jefferson is back on the field. It’s a long season, folks. We want this offense peaking right before the playoffs, which is still 13 games away. Just chill.
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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