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Vikings’ defense might have saved their season after an early failure to support the in-flux offense
The Minnesota Vikings were expecting some rough parts to the first half of their season with the development of quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
The Vikings got key contributions from all three phases in a 27-24 upset win over the Lions on Sunday at Ford Field. Let's dive into the week's snap counts and take a look at some notable PFF grades to see what stands out.
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Minnesota Vikings upset victory revealed multiple winners and losers, while many questions about their future remain
The Minnesota Vikings pulled off the biggest upset of Week 9 when they marched into Ford Field and defeated the Detroit Lions 27-24. Head coach Kevin O'Connell had his players ready to play, and they overcame the multitude of talk surrounding the team about there being tension in the organization.
Detroit’s offense couldn’t find rhythm, while the defense and special teams had uneven showings in a 27-24 defeat to Minnesota.
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JJ McCarthy’s fiancée claps back at analysts for snubbing Vikings after shocking win over Lions
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s fiancée had sly response to NFL Network media unanimously picking the Lions to beat Minnesota on Sunday.
The Chargers led wire-to-wire, outgaining the Vikings by a massive disparity of 419 yards to 164. Justin Herbert was the standout performer, throwing for 227 yards and three touchdowns, and adding 62 yards on the ground.
A football injury doctor ripped the Minnesota Vikings over their decision on starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
The Minnesota Vikings stunned the football world when they defeated the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon with a 27-24 win. The entirety of the game was physical like you'd expect from an NFC North battle,