Podcast: Vikings' lack of energy vs. Rams speaks volumes for 2021 season

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan discuss receiver Justin Jefferson's comments about a lack of energy and a Vikings offense that couldn't leave the starting blocks during Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Rams.

December 27, 2021 at 12:48AM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Receiver Justin Jefferson said he could tell the team didn't have energy as soon as he entered the Vikings locker room before Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Rams. Linebacker Anthony Barr said the crowd wasn't in it. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan recap an offense that couldn't get out of the starting blocks from U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Andrew Krammer

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Andrew Krammer covers the Vikings for the Minnesota Star Tribune, entering his sixth NFL season. From the Metrodome to U.S. Bank Stadium, he's reported on everything from Case Keenum's Minneapolis Miracle, the offensive line's kangaroo court to Adrian Peterson's suspension.

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