The Minnesota Vikings’ roster has been decimated by injuries this season. No matter. The next man up philosophy has been in full effect in Minnesota. One unsung Vikings coach has had all his guys ready to play.
Unsung Vikings Coach Has Had All His Men Ready to Play
That man is wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell. When Justin Jefferson went down with a hamstring injury, the immediate feeling was it would be terminal for the Vikings season. The 1-4 Vikings season seemed to be slipping away, but despite even more devastating injury news — Kirk Cousins — the Vikings are rolling with a five-game win streak.