The Minnesota Vikings are struggling with presnap penalties, ranking third in the NFL with 21 such infractions in just six games. This issue has contributed to nine stalled drives, highlighting a significant area of concern despite the team's strong 5-1 record.

Players and coaches acknowledge the need for improvement, with offensive coordinator Wes Phillips emphasizing the team's efforts in practice to reduce these avoidable mistakes. The Vikings are set to face the Los Angeles Rams, who excel at avoiding penalties, making this matchup crucial for Minnesota to clean up their act.