It’s all about preparation: the Minnesota Vikings want to leave nothing to chance in the London game against the New York Jets.

Four games, four wins: the Minnesota Vikings have got off to a perfect start in the new NFL season. Now a double challenge awaits the surprise team.

On the one hand, the New York Jets, but on the other hand, the exhausting journey, because the Week 5 game will be played in London on Sunday.

So it’s also about intensive preparation. More intensive than usual, because of the time difference, the Vikings have a special plan for the journey. Thursday it goes over the big pond, the arrival in London is scheduled for Friday morning.

Head Coach Kevin O’Connell relies blindly on those responsible within the team who have worked out this plan.

London Games: Difficult week for the teams

“I trust them to tell me what they think is best,” said O’Connell. “Then it’s just a matter of making sure the players know exactly what to expect and what challenges they might face. Nothing is being hidden here,” he emphasized.

It’s a difficult week for both teams, O’Connell said: “The best thing you can do is not confuse or deceive anyone. Here’s what it’s about. Here’s how we’re going to do it, and here’s why. Our guys always understand that.”

Despite the efforts, the trip to London is “a really, really cool experience.” Even if the ambitious opponent, who only started with a 2-2 record, is not without his own ambitions. “It’s going to be a big challenge,” said O’Connell.

That’s why he’s making it clear: “We have to have a really good week of preparation.” That made a difference in the first month of the season: “Good preparation leads to a lot of self-confidence to play well.”