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Jared Goff just missing Amon-Ra St. Brown in the back left corner of the end zone. The Lions would score on the next play, but that's a pitch-and-catch in the red zone that duo completes 95 times out of 100. But not this day, an emblematic display of the lack of execution that plagued the offense all afternoon.
Penalties, fumbles, and injuries derail the Lions' second half, as familiar mistakes cost them momentum against the Vikings.
In an electrifying Week 12 of the NFL, fans witnessed thrilling overtime finishes and impressive comebacks. The Kansas City Chiefs rallied to defeat the Indianapolis Colts, while the Detroit Lions showcased their offensive prowess against the New York Giants.
The Vikings returned home for the first of two straight games at U.S. Bank Stadium full of energy after their upset of the Lions last week. But sloppiness set in after a strong first quarter, as the offense lacked rhythm and the defense could only hold off Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry for so long in a 27-19 loss on Sunday.
Pete Dougherty joins Dominique Yates to recap the Packers' 23-6 win over the Vikings.
The Vikings found their footing in Week 9 against the Detroit Lions. They have struggled to find it all season long but they got healthy, and looked the part against one of the toughest teams in the NFC and the NFL as a whole.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy says his confidence remains intact even as the first-year starter’s struggles mount while his team falls further from playoff contention. But he