Week 15 officially kicked off for Vikings players and coaches Wednesday in Eagan but most of the conversation centered on what happened at the end of Week 14.
Following a 21-7 loss at Seattle, the Vikings parted ways with offensive coordinator John DeFilippo after just 13 games in his role. Head coach Mike Zimmer addressed the move for the first time in front of cameras, while quarterback Kirk Cousins, center Pat Elflein and defensive lineman Everson Griffen also met with the media. Afterward, Star Tribune beat reporters Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer offered their thoughts on the move, and look ahead to Sunday's game with the Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Tom Baker for Star TribuneVideo (04:21) Reporters Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer analyze what comes next for the Vikings after they fired their offensive coordinator and ask the question of how will Minnesota's offense respond to Kevin Stefanski taking over the role this late in the season?
Tom Baker for Star TribuneVideo (03:49) With quarterbacks coach Kevin Stefanski taking over duties as offensive coordinator, Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer says he's not sure if the change will help the team, but he's determined to move forward after their loss to Seattle.
Tom Baker for Star TribuneVideo (05:28) Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins believes if he would have played better that former offensive coordinator John DeFilippo might still have a job.
Tom Baker for Star TribuneVideo (02:10) Coming off their loss to Seattle, Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen says that no single individual is to blame and that they must move on as a team.
Tom Baker for Star TribuneVideo (02:56) With only three games left in the regular season, Vikings center Pat Elflein says the pressure is mounting for Minnesota's offense to find the balance it is seeking.
