Lady luck was probably observing social distancing with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Vikings lost to the Arizona Cardinals by a hairline, 34-33, but Mike Zimmer and his crew surely had a golden chance to take the road win. But fate had other plans.
Vikings kicker Greg Joseph had the opportunity to save the day but he botched what should've been the game-winning field goal from 37 yards. Joseph kicked it wide right, allowing the Cardinals to escape and tally their second straight win.
After the game, Zimmer talked to reporters and gave his honest take on Joseph's late-game blunder.
“I felt good about that kick. I know he missed the extra point earlier, but it’s kind of like that. He’s been kicking good, we’re indoors, it’s a perfect surface. I’m thinking, ‘This should be an easy one here'”
Obviously, what he thought was wrong. But the Vikings tactician didn't point any fingers. In fact, Zimmer expressed his vote of confidence on his wards, saying their 0-2 record to start the season doesn't truly reflect their performance at all (via Vikings reporter Eric Smith).
“Well, I think today has been encouraging, honestly. About the heart that we played with today, and the fight that we played with today. If we play like that, we'll win a lot of games. They may all come down to like this, like the last two have, (but) as long as we do that, we keep fighting and keep trying to get better, and keep working together, sticking together as a team, then I think we've got a chance.”
The Vikings will aim for their first win when they play home for the first time on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.
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