The Minnesota Vikings played dreadfully versus the Denver Broncos during both teams’ first preseason contest of 2021. A team’s performance without 30 of its players is not the measuring stick to use in predicting future wins and losses.
Both of these statements can exist is the same vat of truth.
It’s bizarre that this must be declared — missing 30 players from a football team is a big damn deal. Imagine the 2020-2021 Milwaukee Bucks without its starting five [and then some]. Zero championships could have been achieved.
While the Vikings second and third-team personnel are accountable for some unforgivable miscues — yes, the head coach is even upset about them — those players will have a menial impact on the 2021 regular season compared to the 30 men watching from the sidelines.