Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson was asked on Thursday whether he'd be 100 percent on Sunday against the Redskins. He sounded like he took offense to the question about his health.
"Of course, man," Patterson responded. "I'll be out there no matter what. It's going to be a big game for us. We're going to be going on a bye week after that, so it's big on us. We need to get this win."
Patterson was in a walking boot after the overtime win over the Bucs, but it was removed a day after the game. Patterson wasn't listed on the injury report on Wednesday. He had his left foot leaning against a pillar in the locker room while talking to reporters.
It's good news for the Vikings offense, which witnessed Patterson receive a team-high 12 targets from rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Patterson had a season-high six catches for 86 yards against the Bucs, and he'll look to carry that connection over into this week.
"It all starts at practice," Patterson said. "You've got to have good practice habits. Me and Teddy, we had a good week last week trying to find me the ball. And it paid off Sunday, so this week just keep building on from there and trying to get more balls."
Up until the Bucs game, Patterson didn't have more than four catches in a game this season. His previous season-high in receiving yards was 61 against the Saints. Patterson has had a less than stellar season, but he hoping that will change after his recent performance.
"You've got to get good with the quarterback," Patterson said. "It don't matter how the game plan is with you. Sometimes the game plan can be around you, and you still don't get the ball. You've just got to figure out the thing with your quarterback, and I feel like me and Teddy, we done hit and know where each other stands. Let's just hope we can continue and build on from there."
