US EditionTakeaways from the Vikings’ win over the Lions
The Vikings improved to 4-4 after a team effort highlighted by J.J. McCarthy’s 143 passing yards and two touchdowns in his third NFL start.
- On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings upset the Detroit Lions 27-24, returning home with a 4-4 record after a collective effort reflecting head coach Kevin O'Connell's culture.
- After a primetime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, critics questioned the Vikings' defense, and that collapse made the response against the Lions crucial to get the Minnesota Vikings back on track.
- Quarterback J.J. McCarthy completed 4 of 25 passes for 143 yards with two passing TDs and a rushing score, while Aaron Jones played effectively before a shoulder injury, and rookie Myles Price had a 61-yard return.
- The defense produced an interior pass rush that created game-changing moments, with Javon Hargrave disrupting Detroit, and J.J. McCarthy must stay healthy to continue developing.
- Justin Jefferson's early catch opened opportunities for Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson, Jordan Mason's emergence adds depth, but Aaron Jones brings a dynamic element the Vikings lack without him and penalties limited some of Jones's statistical impact.
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After a few rocky weeks with veteran quarterback Carson Wentz under center, the Minnesota Vikings may have turned the corner this past week with second-year gunslinger J.J. McCarthy returning to the gridiron. The Vikings were able to pull off an impressive win over the division rival Detroit Lions on the road at Ford Field, with […]
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Takeaways from the Vikings’ win over the Lions
DETROIT — All of a sudden, the Minnesota Vikings are right back in the fight. After leaving the Twin Cities last weekend with roughly a million questions surrounding this particular group, the Vikings returned home with a 4-4 record following a 27-24 upset win over the Detroit Lions. The highly anticipated return of young quarterback J.J. McCarthy couldn’t have gone much better. He completed 14 of 25 passes for 143 yards and a pair of touchdowns…
Vikings Tight End T.J. Hockenson Key in Win Against Lions
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Do the Vikings Have a Mid Problem?
On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings defense balled out against the Detroit Lions. Brian Flores’ unit held an otherwise impressive offense to just 24 points, and they pulled off a massive upset against a division rival. That doesn’t mean it was a perfect level of execution. The Minnesota Vikings’ defense has proven problematic over the middle in recent weeks, and it’s on Brian Flores to tighten up coverage. If there has been a defensive theme this s…
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