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The Minnesota Vikings are having a resurgence season, with a 10-2 record and an offense that many teams wouldn’t want to face. Quarterback Sam Darnold has had a resurgent season, receiver Justin Jefferson is dominant, and tight end T.J. Hockenson is looking healthier as the season progresses. With an improved defense, the Vikings are not the same team they used to be, where all an opponent had to do was turn them over a couple of times for a victory.
Cornerback Stephon Gilmore has high hopes for the team, especially with Darnold at the controls. He believes Darnold is doing a great job, leading the team to places they want to go, and hopes he can keep it up and keep getting better. Gilmore’s efforts go beyond just playing football, as he also gives back to the community through his work with He Gets Us, hosting events like “Steph’s Santa Workshop” to benefit over 100 children with gifts and Vikings merchandise.
Despite their impressive record, some observers have doubts about the Vikings, who were 13-4 just a few years ago but lost to the New York Giants in the first round of the playoffs. Gilmore hears the naysayers, but head coach Kevin O’Connell adds fuel to their fire, telling the team every week, “Nobody believes in us. Just gotta keep proving to everyone we’re a really good team. As long as we do that, everything will fall into place.” The Vikings will have a familiar opponent in their stadium this weekend, when Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons come to town.
