The Vikings’ Josh Metellus gets the team going with a rousing pregame speech

The final game of the Wild Card weekend is currently underway. The Minnesota Vikings traveled to Arizona to fight against Los Angeles Rams. Currently, the Rams lead the contest 17-3 in the second quarter. However, it’s safe to say that the Vikings are ready for tonight’s contest. ESPN’s account snagged Minnesota safety Josh Metellus cheering on his teammates before Monday night’s Wild Card game against Los Angeles.

“‘US OR THEM’🗣 Vikings ready for playoffs!” ESPN’s official account on X, formerly Twitter, posted.

An “us or them” mentality is the exact mindset the Vikings must have going into this game. It’s already a difficult set of circumstances, as the game had to be moved to Arizona due to wildfires threatening the Rams’ home in Los Angeles. Both teams are dealing with that move in addition to the do-or-die attitude they need to advance to the next round. The Philadelphia Eagles are waiting for a winner. It can Minnesota recorded the win in a hostile environment to head to what might be the toughest opposition venue in football? If Metellus and his words are true, then they will have to do just that.

The Vikings are looking to advance to the Divisional Round

Coach Kevin O’Connell has his team on a higher level this season, in a year where many fans and analysts wrote them off. Rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy was lost for the season during the preseason, and veteran Sam Darnold took over the starting role. He took that role suddenly and now The Vikings have the right one quarterback competition is brewing in the near future. For tonight, though, the focus has to be on what Darnold and the offense can do against Los Angeles.

They fell behind in a loss last Sunday night that gave the Detroit Lions both the top seed and the NFC North. So far tonight, they’ve been short too. There is still plenty of time left, including the rest of the first half and the entire second half. The team just needs to wake up and remember Metel’s words: “us or them.” If Minnesota treats tonight’s game as if it’s for them and not the Rams, then maybe next week’s game against the Eagles could actually happen.