WATFORD, England (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings are undefeated so far this season — and undefeated in international games in franchise history. Don't tell coach Kevin O'Connell, though. “A lot of people have taken note of the start that we’re off to," he said.
"As I tell our guys every single time I get to stand in front of them, that means absolutely nothing.” The Vikings (4-0) arrived in London on Friday and will try to improve on their perfect record when they face Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets (2-2) on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. “We’ve got to go out for four quarters this week and re-establish ourselves — our identity, our play style, our football philosophy — it's got to be re-established on a week-in week-out basis,” O'Connell said.
“That’s how you win consistently in this league.” The team has had “a chip on our shoulder since the very beginning of the season,” he added. The Vikings are 3-0 in the regular-season games they've played abroad — all in London.
As planned, two-time Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson returned Friday after the team opened his practice window.
He tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee last Dec. 24 in the Vikings' Week 16 game last season. “It was great, honestly, to see him in that helmet, to see him running around, to kind of be with the team, it's great,” star receiver Justin Jefferson said.
“To see him happy out there running routes and being with the team again, I can’t wait until he’s.