The Minnesota Vikings finally snatched their first victory of the 2023 season, defeating the Carolina Panthers 21-13 in Week 4.
Now, they head back home for a huge test against the defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas City has roared to a 3-1 start to begin the year, winning three consecutive games following their Week 1 loss to the Detroit Lions.
If the Vikings are going to pull off an upset win over the Chiefs this weekend, they will need a full team effort from everybody on the field. Here are four Vikings X-factors for Minnesota who need to show up in a big way this weekend.