"Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave took ownership of the passing-game struggles in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the San Diego Chargers, saying quarterback Donovan McNabb's lack of rhythm "starts with me."

The Vikings ran 17 plays in the second half and faced six third-and-longs throughout the day as McNabb finished with 39 yards passing.

"We just didn't get him in a rhythm. When I say we, really it starts with me," Musgrave told reporters today. "We look forward to getting him in a rhythm from here on out so he can be more effective so it keeps us on the field and ultimately end up in the end zone." "