The Minnesota Vikings have not been playing well early in the season. While teams starting 0-3 rarely make the playoffs, with the new format it is possible. While capturing the division title is unlikely, sneaking into the playoffs as a Wild Card is possible.

Minnesota has enough talent to go on a run. Many of their core players are very young. The growing pains are coming early, but they will fade as time goes on.

This is not the same team as the Vikings were last year. However, they still have talent on their team. The star players must step up and prove they’re worthy of the title. It isn’t time to panic, but it’s time to really focus on their teams goals and make it to the playoffs.

Looking ahead, the Vikings have some very winnable games on their schedule. They are going to have to win those winnable games, and probably get some upsets as well. They had a very tough start to their season, but they are getting better each week. Minnesota can go on a mid-season run and snag a playoff spot.

Obviously, their offense line and defensive backs must improve, but if they can at least play at an average level they can beat almost any team.

The season is still very young. The Vikings have star players who are missing currently. Minnesota has star players on offense that can take over games. They have defensive stars that can dominate and force turnovers.

Here are four reasons the Vikings should not panic after an 0-3 start to the season.