The Minnesota Vikings missed the postseason last year after posting an underwhelming 9-8 record despite finishing the regular season on a five-game winning streak.

The Vikings added former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray this offseason to strengthen the quarterback room. Murray is expected to compete for the starting role with J.J. McCarthy, who failed to create chances for his wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

NFL analyst Mina Kimes outlined the lack of quality plays for Jefferson by McCarthy last season and claimed that Murray just needs "average QB play" to get the advantage for the starting role.

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McCarthy struggled with injuries last season and also failed to locate the Vikings wide receiver in an underwhelming offensive showing.

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Although Justin Jefferson posted 1000+ receiving yards for a sixth consecutive season last year, he caught just two passes for touchdowns. Mina Kimes blamed the Vikings for Jefferson's drop in production.

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