The Minnesota Vikings have fallen off hard this season after a great year last year. The Vikings finished 14-3 and made the playoffs , but this season has been much more challenging, with Minnesota at 5-8 and much more disappointing. It's really easy when you're winning, but it's harder when you're losing, and star receiver Justin Jefferson said as much when he talked to the media on Thursday.

Jefferson said he has had to be more patient this year than in any prior year in his career. He said that the hardest thing about being a leader is when things aren't going well. He said that maintaining that energy and keeping everyone motivated is the hardest part . He said that despite how rough the season has been, he has been trying to maintain a smile and good energy overall.

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