Minnesota Vikings at Jacksonville Jaguars: 5 keys to victory in week 14

5 keys to victory: Minnesota Vikings at Jacksonville Jaguars in week 14

Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands the ball off to running back Matt Asiata (44) in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive back Marcus Sherels (35) fields a kick in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

#3. Clean up special teams

If not for errors on special teams, the Vikings would have put the Dallas Cowboys in a really tough spot last week. Two fumbles on returns showed that even teams with usually solid units can struggle at times.

With the return of Mike Zimmer as the head coach, special teams coach Mike Priefer can return to his regular duties. This should help with organizational and structural preparedness and execution before and during the game.

Also, the importance of punt returner Marcus Sherels was highlighted last week. He missed time due to a rib injury and in his absence the Vikings special teams return units struggled in a big way.

Thankfully, things look to be getting back on track for Minnesota. With the return of Priefer to special teams and Sherels on track to play against Jacksonville, there is reason to believe the team will be back on track.

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