Vikings coach Zimmer has moved on to Steelers game prep
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The Vikings’ loss to the Lions couldn’t have come at a worse time. But with a game Thursday night vs. the Steelers, it’s time to regroup, and fast.
"We have to get focused quickly on this game with a short week. (There’s) a lot of preparation for it being a short week. We’ll do extra film study. It’s more mental than physical this week," said Vikings coach Mike Zimmer.
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With the Vikings at 5-7 on the season, there’s little room for error as the team fights for a playoff spot. When Kirk Cousins was asked if this was a "must-win game," Cousins threw it back at the reporter.
"What do you think? Do we need 10 wins to get in?"
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Vikings coach Mike Zimmer met with reporters on Tuesday at TCO Performance Center in Eagan.[KSTP/Jeff Brioschi]
"Based on the NFC, eight wins might get you in." Cousins added, "So eight might do it, if not 10 for sure? I don’t know. We need to take it one game at a time. I’ve never put my hands under center and not felt like it was a must-win. When I step between the white lines, it feels like a must-win to me."
Pittsburgh is currently 6-5-1 and a half-game behind the Bills for the No. 7 and final seed in the AFC. The Vikings are sitting at the No. 9 spot in the NFC, a full game behind the 49ers.
Kickoff Thursday night at U.S. Bank Stadium is set for 7:20 p.m.