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Apologies, podcasts and trade rumors: It's been a dramatic week for the Vikings

EAGAN, Minn. -- After dealing with a frustrating 2-2 start and struggles on offense, the Minnesota Vikings reached a boiling point six days ago.

Following the loss at the Chicago Bears and another anemic offensive performance that produced six points, players and coaches were left grappling with what has gone wrong through four games.

In the aftermath, there were perceived shots at quarterback Kirk Cousins, apologies, podcasts, no-shows and trade rumors, and that's all in the lead-up to Sunday’s contest at the New York Giants (1 p.m. ET, Fox).