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Vikings mailbag: What's up with all the penalties by the offense lately?

As part of our expanded Vikings playoff coverage this week, we will answer daily reader questions. You can email your questions to andrew.krammer@startribune.com, or send them to @Andrew_Krammer on Twitter.

Q: For most of this season, I've been impressed with how well Kevin O'Connell's staff runs games. Kirk Cousins has had plenty of time to get plays off, few penalties, etc. But in the last couple games, we've had delay of game calls, 12 men on the field, and more. What happened? – Rick Cornish

The Vikings offense had 10 operation penalties – five false starts, four delay of game penalties and one 12 men on the field call – in the last two games.