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Vikings CB Munnerlyn describes embarrassing losses in interesting way

Published Nov. 23, 2015 12:18 p.m. ET

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The Minnesota Vikings entered their Week 11 matchup with the Green Bay Packers with sole-possession of first place in the NFC North. However, after a 30-13 loss to the Packers, Minnesota's lead in the division has disappeared.

Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn was embarrassed by the humiliating loss. He described the team's big-game performances in an interesting way, according to Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press.

Captain Munnerlyn said the #Vikings when they're playing a big game and lights are on them, they pee down their leg.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) November 23, 2015

Here's Munnerlyn's full quote, courtesy of the Pioneer Press:

Every time we seem like it's a big-time game, excuse my language, but we (urinate) down our leg every single time. We've definitely got to fix this if we want to take this team to the next level, to the playoffs, to the Super Bowl.

You've got to be able to win when the whole world is watching.

Although the Vikings' 7-3 record is still one of the best in the league, Munnerlyn has a point. The Packers game was Minnesota's biggest test of the year, and the team fell flat. Similarly, in Week 4 against the Denver Broncos, the Vikings ended up on the wrong side of a 23-20 decision.

The Vikings have thrived under the radar, but they haven't performed well in big games. This is a trend that began in Week 1, when the San Francisco 49ers beat them, 20-3, in the second half of a Monday Night Football doubleheader to celebrate the start of the 2015 NFL season.

If the Vikings are a legitimate contender, fans will expect them to show up when they tune in for the playoffs. Based on what we've seen so far this season, Minnesota is likely to let down a few million in the coming months.