The Minnesota Vikings had been on the cusp of creating the playoffs this season even with the season-ending harm to Kirk Cousins and large receiver Justin Jefferson lacking important time.
The Vikings had been within the combine till the ultimate week of the season, although they’d have wanted plenty of assist to get in.
Alexander Mattinson advised Fox Information Digital in a current interview the crew was going to stay collectively it doesn’t matter what.
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Alexander Mattison (2) of the Minnesota Vikings runs onto the sector throughout participant introductions previous to a recreation towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Financial institution Stadium Sept. 10, 2023, in Minneapolis. (David Berding/Getty Photos)
“Look to my left and my proper, and whereas the world could also be pointing the finger at this individual or that individual or no matter it could be, we perceive from the within looking that we’re giving it our all and that we love each other. And we’re gonna journey collectively till the tip, whether or not we win or lose or regardless of the final result could be,” Mattison mentioned.
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Alexander Mattison of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball throughout a recreation towards the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs at U.S. Financial institution Stadium Oct. 8, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Photos)
Mattison ran for a career-high 700 yards this season. He didn’t rush for any touchdowns however caught three landing passes. He was additionally nominated for the NFLPA Alan Web page Group Award for his charitable work.
He advised Fox Information Digital he realized loads about himself and his teammates by the ups and downs.
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“So, I simply realized loads about belief. I realized about overcoming adversity is not only getting a win subsequent week. It’s not simply getting back from a loss and attempting to get the win, nevertheless it’s about the way you go about that by per week and thru a season,” he mentioned.
“It’s the trials and tribulations that you simply face and the work that you simply do day in and time out. That’s overcoming that adversity, and that’s what’s going to repay in the long run. Not a lot the outcomes.
Alexander Mattison of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball within the third quarter of a recreation towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers at U.S. Financial institution Stadium Dec. 31, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Photos)
“So, simply the method that we’re in a position to undergo. This season positively was a attempting time. However, in the long run, we’re ready to take a look at it and perceive it, and we got here out of it as higher human beings, nearer within the locker room. And all we are able to do now could be decide up the items, replicate, management what we are able to management and sit up for 2024.”
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