With rallies in consecutive games, resilient Vikings begin to reverse ugly trend

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Mike Zimmer has brought a demanding style to the Minnesota Vikings.

The past two weeks, they've played with more of his personality. Even the hard-driving head coach let on some satisfaction.

"I think we showed some resiliency there. I think our team grew up a little bit," Zimmer said Monday, reflecting on the 29-26 comeback victory over Washington.

He added: "I've always said I like how this team works and how they continue to compete and practice, and I think it's starting to show up a little bit at the end of games."

The end-of-game performance last season was bad enough to bring the end of the previous coach's employment.

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