Vikings Kevin O'Connell: “Hit in the Mouth” by Lions + What Dan Campbell Told Him Postgame

[@cerebedlam]

KO is a stand-up guy. I'm a Detroiter and a Lions Fan. We know your pain. Go out there and get 'em! We'll do the same.

[@puppethound]

You don't know our pain. Your team hasn't won in forever, that is much different than year after year, the Vikings field a competitive club "on paper" and still lose. Now if Detroit gets upset in these playoffs, THEN you might have a inkling of what it's like to be Viking fan. Losing when it matters is just the tip. Knowing your team sucks like Detroit has in the past, you never expect to win and it's business as usual. The Vikings, for the most part, are typically regarded as a good team, a playoff team caliber team and sometimes even a SB favorite, only to let their fan base down in dramatic fashion EVERY DAMN YEAR. I hope the Lions win, because having hope, only to watch it get dashed because your team doesn't show up. Lion's fans have never experienced that and take it from Skol nation, you don't want it bro. It's depressing.

[@WoodyWard]

@@puppethound nope. You're wrong.

[@seniorpuffin2799]

@@puppethound at least you have winning seasons cry me a river you guys go to the post season more consistently than any other team in our division it sucks to not go to the superbowl but to say to a lions fan they don't know what pain is, is blasphemous

[@jessestout5479]

@@puppethound Oh man. You have absolutely no idea what pain is until you've been a Lion's fan. It is unbelievable to me that you would try to justify it being harder to be a Vikings fan. Don't try to compare us, we are NOT the same!

[@JayDuke-r2d]

@@puppethoundthe only pain you feel is having to live in Minnesota.

[@JakobPDoesThings]

I still think it is stupid that Minnesota is the 5 seed while being 14-3 and this is coming from a Lions fan.

[@wingfan2813]

I think its fine. Theyre not good enough to win their division so f em. Go lions!

[@LionsSBCHAMPS]

agree!

[@dontworryaboutit5490]

Yeah, that’s nonsense. I think they’ll beat the rams though

[@michaelotten2724]

Gotta win it to git it.

[@egroom8714]

The rules been the rules division champs get home field period Go Lions

[@montarctica]

What a division. Best division in the history… Lions fan here, for the most part you’ve been a class organization. I didn’t expect our Defense to show out the way it did.

[@axledog69]

Windsor guy here. Lions fan out of the womb! Can't remember a time that Detroit had a red zone defense game like they did today. Lions D served up the second half to their offense, on a silver platter.

[@detroitdiablo8734]

They played lights out last night! GO LIONS!

[@clownmode3626]

Lions actually good program.

[@cade7458]

Gibbs went off

[@lildonnie7607]

What's crazy is the Vikings would have been 16-1, Packers 14-3 if it hadn't been for the Lions dominating the division. Truly battle tested team.

[@thomaspavek7900]

Dan Campbell is a force of nature!! I am a Viking fan and have been for 60+ years, but I have nothing but admiration for the Lions! GO VIKES----GO LIONS!!!

[@BrandonBell-r8l]

Go lions not vikes lol

[@ps138vs2cavi]

Man, if Vikings won your coach would've been coach of the year. He's pretty good too bro

[@trsdarrin]

Very cool

[@aucupomeliora]

Those Lions and their fans have HEART. The team is on a mission on another level. I love my Vikes and KOC. Dan Campbell’s love for Detroit, the Lions fans and what he has built there is why we love football. SKOL

[@BrandonBell-r8l]

Lions where blowing the big horn last night lmao go lions

[@electrical5]

Vikings have a great team and coach. Also looks like they do a good job getting players who are talented. As a bonus, we both swept the Packers. We will be pulling for you against LA.

[@BrandonBell-r8l]

@electrical5 go Stafford

[@aceashley3570]

@@electrical5no you won’t…quit lying 🤥

[@philbrule8952]

Classy coach

[@ZedThirtyOne_Z31_]

Classy Talker

[@plantemartin7863]

Useless if you don’t win

[@chrismaurer2075]

It's awesome that the NFC North is the best division in the NFL and the Lions are leading the way . I've waited my entire life for this .

[@tonymarco9589]

As a lions fan, I really like Kevin O'Connell. I'd really really like him if he coached in a different division but competition is what keeps us young I suppose. Great job leaving zero doubt on who the tougher team is Leo's. Atta boys all around.

[@geezergolf9577]

It's 2025 you would think press conferences would have mics for the reporters

[@carld2796]

My thoughts exactly. What is up with that?

[@jodycarrithers6160]

Lol, seems like all these press conferences make the reporters sound like Charlie Brown's teacher. It's ridiculous.

[@aucupomeliora]

It’s like a little game trying to figure out what the question was 😮

[@williamvarconie2799]

Coach O'Connell shows some real class

[@plantemartin7863]

Winning would be better, loser with class is not useful

[@ernieferguson9513]

@@plantemartin7863 😅🤣😂

[@greyhamlogan2255]

That's not class. It's more like not having a 'B' plan when the 'A' plan wasn't working.

[@thomasgladwin2975]

@@plantemartin7863I’m sure you would be a better head coach 😒

[@mravens6130]

Great game and respect to the Vikings. Rooting for you next week

[@finchaser1-nt2wq]

Lions fan here and much respect to your vikings team , good luck to you guys in playoffs. Your front line defense can definitely put pressure on the qb, i look for your team to beat the rams.

[@StaindOnTheField]

As a Lions fan, I think it's unfair however you look at this situation. a 14-3 team should not be the 5th seed and on the road. Let the division winners have a playoff game, but go by record for seeding. I never really understood that

[@clownmode3626]

We knew that going in. Gotta win your division. We beat up on shitty teams like the jags and titans by like 3-8pts while you guys blew them out. This game was never going to go our way

[@jRostik]

Absolutely could have and should have gone our way if Sam is locked in like he has been. He was high on nearly EVERY throw. Not sure if he was just too amped up or what. Part of it was definitely the pressure, Detroit D played well. If Sam does what he's been doing all year though, Vikings are up 21-7 early and that's an entirely different game. Great gameplan by Detroit, they brought it all 4 quarters. Now the original reason for replying to this comment. Thanks Detroit fans for being classy like always. Division rivalry but if the Vikes can't get it done I really hope Lions do. Fans deserve it and they understand pain just like Vikes fans. SKOL Let's get it done in LA.

[@Cujobob]

@@clownmode3626the problem with the Vikings is that the offense is really generic. The Flores defense and star skill positions aren’t enough to beat a lot of good teams. What Flores has done in a short period, as well as your GM, should be commended.

[@wildwillie5408]

The fact it's on F*****g Monday night on the west coast just adds insult to injury. Regardless of who is in the games the Monday night playoff games need to go. If they can have 3 games Sunday no reason they can't do 3 Saturday

[@Circenn]

​@Cujobob The problem with Flores all season has been he gasses out the players. You can't survive 4 quarters when you blitz more than 40% of the time. The D all season long played 3 quarters then played prevent in the 4th because they needed rest up front. As a Vikings fan I hope someone hires Flores for hc position. He'll learn quick that his plan isn't a long term solution. So many close games could have been blowouts of the D wasn't tired in the 4th.

[@BigGucciCholo]

Lions fan here, cant believe we won like we did bc yall are actually good asf. Looks like sammy just had a bizarrely off day. Good game and remember we can always agree on the fudge packers being the worst and our conference being tougher than the rest. Wed both go undefeated in KCs division and we know it Also also absolutely crazy our division is so good that 14-3 gets you the 5th seed. Kc or whoever makes it out of the AFC should be scared to play any of us

[@dknapp100]

Well said.

[@Jakob_23]

I understand why sam looked nervous and played like it was his first game tonight. It truly was his very first test and the nerves got the best of him tonight. I mean this was his very first playoff game technically, you could argue was an even bigger game. He will come back from it! You don’t just play like how he did the whole year based off luck. He’s obviously a very skilled young man but he’s also a pretty anxious person. He will learn how to control it and dominate in this league.

[@DipDuckDive]

@@BigGucciCholo nice

[@DipDuckDive]

@ Sam is capable, but I don’t think he’s as good as people think he is. I think the Vikings were exposed, and I don’t think they are nearly as good as the record represents. Sam has an o line and wr who are capable, which is far and away different from his days on the jets. Sam is good because Sam has people around him who are good. He isn’t making people better. Players are making him appear better. And as difficult as that is to read- I still think the Vikings are a worthy opponent. They showed some toughness in the first game.

[@gs29999]

nice cholo hope u win it if not vikes

[@billwaisanen9546]

As a Lions fan it is great to see the two of us sitting up here out of Green bay's Shadow. The Vikings i think can handle the Rams and really seem better suited to make the run vs putting the Lions in that spot. this BYE felt like a must have. Sam had an off day (thank you!!) which he can bounce back from. Remember most predicted the Vikings to fall off this season so 14-3 is impressive. Good luck vs the Rams - just blitz the crap out of Stafford, do not let him cook.

[@FredTillmanJr]

Theres no way a 14 win team should play on the road in the playoffs...this needs to change, from Lions fan

[@FatGuyLittIeCoat]

Also a Lions fan and I was thinking the same thing before and after the game, seeding needs to be done by record. A team potentially going 8-9 or 7-10 and getting home field advantage in the playoffs (as has happened before) is ridiculous, it's a slap in the face to teams that have worked hard for their wins and robs fans of the best match ups later in the playoffs.

[@riffhousestudios96]

I hear what ppl are saying but this is super rare, made this game a must watch. Just how the dice rolled this time

[@WoodyWard]

🙄

[@detroitdiablo8734]

@@FatGuyLittIeCoatAgree 100%

[@WAATLP]

I think you need to incentivize winning the division

[@samishiikihaku]

The one thing I enjoy about most professional sports interviews. They are rarely ever petty. Rarely do they sound immature. And usually give all the props to the team that just beat them, while just admitting they need to do better. Props, from a Lions fan. Good luck in the next game!

[@guitarsrcool4922]

You're gonna pretty much hear the same ole cleshas. Nothing different.

[@ryanp8925]

Not the Packers coach, he cried about both losses against the Lions this year.

[@GryphonLucas]

​@@ryanp8925 That's why Lions fans say FTP all the time and FTV when we play each other lol

[@ptulip]

I hope they win their road game!!

[@Score1more]

Hey we didn’t get it done . Congratulations to the Lions great season for the Vikings.

[@Nate689]

It's not over yet. There's a chance (even if it's low) that the Lions could face both Packers and Vikings 3 times this season and it could be Vikings vs Lions in the NFC championship game which would be nuts.

[@clownmode3626]

@@Nate689it’s beyond over what do you mean?

[@Nate689]

@@clownmode3626 the way they made it sound was like it was done for the Vikings but they could face is again in the playoffs. This game is over of course.

[@Jwayne32]

How’s it over there??

[@BluVyneProductions]

Classy 🤟🏻

[@deeperestmeme479]

Lions fan here, you guys are basically the same as us. This was 2 feel-good stories coming to a head and lions just happened to come out on top. Good luck in the playoffs

[@billkramer2994]

Vikes historically have owned Det!, A tier above Lions since Wm Clay Ford bought the team 50 + yrs ago.

[@stevez4068]

It seems to me that they are a tier below the Lions the last couple years. And let's be real, that's what matters most 🤷‍♂️

[@christianwalters8691]

Don’t sell yourself short. You guys are certainly better than us. Hence being swept. Obviously hoping for a Vikes Superbowl appearance but if it comes down to it, I’m rooting for our NFC North brothers! Hell of a game Lions!!!

[@aceashley3570]

Oh please STOP! We suck! And we’re getting tired of always being “the bridesmaid” and never “the bride”!

[@stevez4068]

@aceashley3570 if it cheers you up any, we never even get invited to the wedding. This has been a beautiful change of pace 😆

[@stevepower6616]

As a Lions fan, I was really nervous about this game, but it came down to one thing...experience at quarterback. The Vikings had a great defensive scheme and held the best offense in the league to 31 points. Darnold simply failed to respond to the pressure and tended to overthrow the open man on several occasions. They were extremely lucky this was exposed in the regular season. The Vikings have a chance to get Darnold's pressure problem fixed this week and head into the playoffs ready to rumble. I just hope the Lions don't have to face the Vikings again.

[@doiteffortless8396]

I’m a lions fan. Respect to Minnesota. That’s a good team over there. Respect to yall 💯

[@aceashley3570]

I got no respect for you! I bet you were the one who yelled “VIKINGS SUCK!” during the moment of silence! 😡

[@AdrianWyrzykowski]

what a game, what a season -- wowowow!!

[@clintonmakela5511]

I always thought that this is the year for the Lions, I'm a Viking fan and I think of all the bad years the Lions have had, we are not surprised how good you guys are.

[@terriepearson8258]

Just absolutely love this coach. Always says it's on me. It’s not over yet!! SKOL.

[@Ryan-zy6dy]

Just wasn't their night , lions fan here and I was really impressed with what the vikings did this year hell of a division we're in. Good luck in the playoffs minny.

[@suzannetart4145]

I am a Vikings fan, was praying for a miracle but miracles are few. Like so many Viking fans still hoping for that miracle to come their way. It is not over yet and hoping some way some how they can overcome and find a way to pick themselves up and not let their season end.

[@garynabit5577]

SKOL NOT😅😅😅😅

[@brianolson8293]

The lions defensive scheme was way better than the Vikings play calling, hanging on to the ball waiting for plays to develop finally caught up to them

[@jaybrick8973]

Vikings you guys got a heck of a team as a lions fan that defense is nasty

[@JoseDior_]

As a lions fan I do NOT want to play Vikings again😭 I feel like we got away with murder beating u guys twice. Damn their defense and wide receivers are scary.

[@hollisvaughn4020]

I would love to play the Vikings again 💪🏿 BIG D ENERGY

[@jasonvenjohn4023]

Vikings fan here, we had an off night. Cant believe how well detroits defense played with 13 defensive players on on injured reserve. Nice to see all the positive comments on here, i do hope we go all the way this year, its not out of the question. One more thing, nice to see the city of detroit is making a comeback. Seen a few days ago that more people moved into detroit than out, that hasnt happen since the 1950s, SKOL!

[@Peace2U-ec6es]

I've been a Lions fan for 65 years and never thought I'd say this- Hats off to the Lions Ownership!

[@SeymourButts-f2p]

2 of the 3 loses were against the LIONS 💯 IN DETROIT I TRUST 🦁💙💯

[@ColinPatrickWeiss]

how could they have 2 losses IN DETROIT, they don't play 2 games there in a season.

[@christopherobjay9819]

And other loss against Rams who we play Monday. In Sam I Don't Trust

[@YepBornYesterday]

He said in Detroit I trust ​@@ColinPatrickWeiss

[@Finerthings_club]

@@ColinPatrickWeisswow maybe read that comment again bruh. Go lions baby

[@danrutherford8473]

And the other defeat? THE RAMS!!

[@frankandre4385]

Lions fan since '74 with Rick Forzano as coach. It still feels surreal to see what "winning" looks like...🤔

[@kencrittenden29]

100%

[@washburnbilly]

As a novice Lions fan, you guy's played your heart out just as the Lions did. It was a great competition of schemes and a great game! I was honestly surprised at the outcome. Both teams played hard so no excuses. Not gloating in the least....

[@stevewilliams9333]

This guy seems like a class act.

[@vincentjohnflorio]

70% of that game I was hyyyped up on nerves. There's clearly a lot of talent there. The first part specially felt very even. These two teams remind me of the movie the Sandlot, where you could keep playing game after game and get a different result each time. I do think the Lions are ahead of the curve a bit overall, if not on consistency than on facing down a greater variety of challenges. I won't talk shit though. The score wasn't great for the Vikes at the end but that game had so many 'cusp' moments which would have been nightmares if things had shaken out just a bit differently. I've never seen Jefferson so frustrated, and at one or two points was genuinely concerned for Sam. I'm honestly surprised the Lions didn't get pantsed more for that pressure on him. It was relentless. I'd be freaked out too.

[@dknapp100]

5 of the last 6 have gone to the Lions. That said, that franchise compared to the Green Bay God complex is refreshing. It's ridiculous a 14 win team has the path Minnesota now has.

[@wildwillie5408]

The seeding sucks but they can't plan for 14 win wildcard teams in get that. The Monday night playoff games are just wrong for the teams and fan bases involved. No good reason for it ​@@dknapp100

[@TheAnalika0214]

We are Vikings and we don't give up easily! We love you win or loose! Shake this off and let's win the next game in LA! Go Vikings! Skol!

[@puppethound]

I love when people stay positive, but most of knew this was gonna happen. The only silver lining, it wasn't in the playoffs; however, that's coming for sure.

[@loungelizard7000]

It's spelled "lose".

[@jessestout5479]

As a Lion's fan, I have respect for this man. They really did have a good year despite the early injuries. We definitely know a little something about that! Until we meet again, lets go NFC North!!!

[@AIM4Beats248]

Dont be bitter Vikings fans. We lions got our ass whooped since I was born 1992

[@anthonytobias5459]

Lions need a Super Bowl so do the Vikings. The fans deserve it. We have been smacked around by the Packers for so long.

[@AIM4Beats248]

@@anthonytobias5459 true

[@johnanderson8635]

I've been a fan since first seeing barry run in 95....i was born in 85 and every turkey day that's what i wanted to do was watch barry play and even tho weve sucked for years and years we still are the best no matter what! let's go lions!!

[@DipDuckDive]

@@johnanderson8635 I see your ‘85 and I raise you a ‘77.

[@leventahmed82]

Same here, except 1965

[@kencrittenden29]

Stand up guy big respect

[@Findpype]

I genuinely feel bad for the Vikings, having to go 5th is cruel af

[@nahnyabuhizniz4542]

i love that the Lions and Vikings run the NFC North and not the packers and the bears. Purple and Blue for the next 10 years.

[@tomsheets6399]

Lions fan here, despite the final score, this was a real battle. The Viking's defense is very quick and hard-hitting, the toughest Detroit faced the entire season. This game had a Superbowl feel to it. Kudos to Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for dialing up blitzes with an injured, under-manned defense that rattled Sam - forcing him to missing on multiple passes.

[@viralarray]

We still love you Sam and are proud to have you as a Viking. There's too much negative emotional impact placed on these contests.

[@JoeFaunce-v4c]

Always good to see so much respect on both sides. I noticed several times players assisting the other team off the ground. No fights, no shit talking, just damn good football.

[@thestormofwar]

Agreed. It's a f***ing rivalry and a heated on. But at this point, it's respect, not animosity. Plus we can always unite behind FTP. 🤣😤

[@carld2796]

Agreed. Great game. Great teams and fans.

[@oldjarhead386]

@@JoeFaunce-v4c I love food football!

[@JoeFaunce-v4c]

@@oldjarhead386lol Damn talk text

[@carld2796]

Lions fan. Really like Kevin O'Connell. I imagine he's a great coach to play for.

[@kenhall3851]

Great game turnout as a Lions fan. Both organizations have put together a great team. This is an NFC North division year. Both teams with admirable coaches and teams with heart. Good luck to both teams in the playoffs! A great year for both and it's not over yet.

[@lukata77]

As a Lions fan Minnesota deserves to be seeded higher and i feel sorry for anybody you guys play in the playoffs, good luck and you guys are definitely some NFC Titans

[@dannantais7336]

Likeable guy.

[@davidroberts6706]

Classy coach can’t believe he doesn’t have an extension

[@lakota0u812]

It scares me that we are going to have to face the Vikings in 2 weeks! They’re a great team!

[@earlunderwoodjr.6766]

I’m a Lions fan, but what is your excuse for not taking what the Lions defense was giving you? Your quarterback was only focused on the big passing plays.

[@brandonblock288]

Yeah it was tuff seeing open guys just over looked for a chance for a bigger play. That's what happenes when you don't show up. Best of luck to your lions

[@josephcomings]

Vikings fan here - pretty sure he was seeing ghosts.

[@grizzlybears605Stream]

Need to run the ball when that close to the end zone....not throwing it... under 5 yard line....

[@okstate999]

That should be the #1 focus this off season, get rid of Bradbury, Risner, Ingram, and get a couple actual pro players in there. And draft a young HB that can play a whole game and preferably a whole season.

[@BrandonBell-r8l]

Didn't matter

[@washburnbilly]

Y'all played a hell of a game!

[@aaronflanagan7105]

That one was tough. But this team is about being resilient and knowing how to get back up and show everyone what we're made of. Chin up, time to get ourselves right & go into LA. We can take care of buisness there & then it's back to DET for rd3. We got this guys SKOL!

[@robertbard6398]

The Lions played great on both sides of the ball. They had a great defensive game plan, high pressure on the QB and a physical man to man on the receivers. It worked. Jahmyr Gibbs had a GAME! Very impressive RB, and if you didn't know who he was and how good he is, you do now! I hope that these two teams meet again in the playoffs, fireworks!!

[@charlesjohnson1678]

We love Sheila Ford you go girl!😊

[@goose109]

You Vikings dodged a bullet. Now you don't need to pay Darnold an outrageous contract next year. You are welcome.

[@chrisstockwell9235]

That's not a problem, Vikings are a much better team with JJ, seeing this team next year will be crazy, one pride go lions.

[@okstate999]

The original plan was to move on from Darnold after this season, and it should still be the plan. Can't pay anyone that much, plus he doesn't have the clutch gene. They drafted McCarthy because he appears to have that clutch gene. And they will be able to upgrade the interior O line and get a young bell cow HB.

[@detroitdiablo8734]

@@okstate999Minnesota would be crazy to not pay Darnold what he deserves after a 14-3 season. He showed out. Everybody has bad games. And let’s not forget they lost to arguably one of the best teams in the NFL right now.

[@anthonyhomesly950]

Someone will.

[@anthonyhomesly950]

​@@okstate999McCarthy doesn't have a clutch anything. He was throwing like 15 times a game max in college and harbaugh wouldn't let him throw in high pressure bc he'd throw a pic

[@d10x21]

From a Lions fan, KO is top 5 coach. Refreshing.

[@freedomthefreeman487]

Thats a reach.

[@brigittemaxey4197]

As a Lions fan, I wish you well on Monday!

[@chrismerola2035]

We got out coached, out played, lets hope we learn from our mistakes,.the better team won, period !!!

[@trau3953]

Crazy Minnesota is a five seed. I wasn't expecting the game to go quite the way it did cause they're such a good team, but I'm glad with the result. I do think the Vikings will beat the Rams and it's possible a rematch is coming.

[@ernieferguson9513]

Doing what they've done for over 60 years.

[@donkovaleski6773]

I've seen it happen over and over again.

[@nickk1053]

0-16

[@davidroberts6706]

Goff played a below avg game and caught a couple breaks - should have had at least 2 pics then again we should have had 2 pics so both QB’s didn’t play their best but Gibbs and coaching was the difference

[@RossDressForLess22]

Even as a lions fan i really like koc

[@Olderwiser77]

Be sure to practice our red zone offense this week LOL not to be funny but that's where we lost the game yesterday

[@jppagetoo]

I saw many Vikings fans so down last night. They should not be. The Vikings finished 14-3, tied for second best in the NFL. That's a great season and it's not over yet. Congrats to the Vikings for a great regular season, they are worthy and should be proud of the results. But.... how 'bout them Lions!? 15-2 a franchise best.

[@Perryspencer]

The defense did their job. They looked at the tape and seen that we ran long routes 20 and 15 yard routes. They said we hold the ball too long and they put pressure on Sam Hill receivers wasn’t even turning around until they were 15 or 20 yards down the field, we need to adjust and we didn’t

[@Pete9999100]

The vikings looked tired and confused the entire game.

[@dknapp100]

....& that was only 1/2 of the Detroit Lions. They didn't have 1 snap against Hutch this season.

[@guitarsrcool4922]

I think they were burnt out playing the Packers and at Seattle like playoff games. And now this one. The pressure caught up to them.

[@anthonybender4417]

Thanks for the 2 million dollar donation what a waste of money but we will take it # One Pride # NUMBER 1 Seed # LIONS WINNING THE SUPERBOWL

[@CHMFGIRL]

Wooo hoooo Lions 💙💙💙

[@SeymourButts-f2p]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 IN DETROIT WE TRUST 🦁💙💯

[@maskeel]

My thoughts exactly 💯

[@TuskAct4ZS]

Thanks for proving how awful your fan base is :) rebuilding year and we have one less win. Hf when we smack you when we see you again

[@usa91787]

Lions outplayed the Vikings. This time. Enjoy your week off and with any luck you'll win in two weeks. Just remember to really celebrate THIS win.

[@johnderfler5183]

If you got to play on the road, Los Angeles, beats the hell out of Philly.

[@kilo21swp]

He reminds of Bud Grant somewhat.

[@justinking1898]

Notice how coaches and players are not allowed to call outthe refs for not calling the holding the lions db's was doing

[@mikecrawford73]

That’s the difference in coaching one team is playing the other is on a mission

[@natereniger8773]

The Lions really did maximize how much you can get away with on pass coverage. It's like a specialty in the NFL right now, how close can you get to a flag. They are the pros at it right now.

[@okstate999]

Yep, you used to see that a lot more, man coverage bottling up receivers and getting ultra physical, but rules have evolved. Somehow the Lions have found a way to get away with it.

[@grampafpv]

Where were the refs on the delay of game..... Minnesota got away with 3 or 4 there. Great game despite the refs.

[@Tingles004]

@@grampafpv Lions got away with a few as well. The intentional grounding, The branch Helmet hit and the Anzalone PI on Hockenson. I think that was the refs way of making up those missed Delay of Game penalties.

[@anthonyhomesly950]

So this is the only game you've watched since week 8? They've been playing a ton of zone bc they lost their pass rush and the DBs have been dropping like flies

[@anthonyhomesly950]

​@@Tingles004they were definitely giving penalties back when they called bs or missed a call. If they missed one on one team they'd give an iffy one to the other team next drive.

[@riversofeden3929]

It was inevitable that Darnold would have a bad game sooner or later (especially on a 9-game winning streak). I suppose it's better that it happened before the playoffs, but losing the home field advantage is also a significant setback at this point.

[@rudolphmorman761]

I disagree i don't think it's a set back are learning experience no set back they'll be ok not having a lot of time off they are a momentum team forget that game on to LA it's playoff time Skol Vikings!

[@ubaldobarragan898]

Did he just say they did a good job on Jahmer Gibbs😂😂😂😂

[@FedorMachida]

Jammer Gibbs

[@Scottie4twenty]

Both of u spelled it wrong lol. Jahmyr Gibbs Vikings couldn't get into the endzone. The defense knew it and kinda phoned it in the rest of the game

[@michaelotten2724]

😂😅🤣😊

[@detroitdiablo8734]

Lmao. Good job guys allowing him 4 touchdowns!

[@brandonblock288]

Probably just in the 1st half. Just had the one 25 yard td really. Overall did not do well clearly

[@IggyBing]

Well... too bad... the way the defense played into the 3rd quarter, they could hang with anyone. But the offense laid an egg and eventually the D gave out too.

[@Doubled-e9x]

Darnold got rough up early and never recovered...

[@plantemartin7863]

He saw ghosts again

[@wildwillie5408]

It also gases the defense when the offense doesn't hold on to the ball to give them a break

[@LJHLU]

Ok people two great teams came together to play football last night. Lions over played the Vikings and won last night. It could have been Vikings over played but it wasn’t. Losing is part of the game. We don’t need to tear down another team in our conference. It’s ok to lose and be humble or win and be humble. Wish both teams the very best for rest of season.

[@uncaged_mike]

Yea we lost to the loins.. but at least we didnt lose to the bears!

[@jeffreyhuyck807]

Who lost to the bears other than the cheese 🧀?

[@electrical5]

Lion fan here. Viking fans' responses to this game remind me of Lions fans after the Bill and Bucs games. Every team is going to lose some games. It is sometimes better to get the loss behind you and out of the way. The key is for the team to bounce back. Kinda sucks you gotta go to LA. On the bright side, if the team was eager to get Viking fans to Detroit, your fans can go to LA where the teams are not nearly as well supported by the local fan base. For our game there last year (Chargers), there were a ton of Lion fans there. As a bonus, ticket prices will be much lower than here in Detroit.

[@jimcurrie2722]

Teams have not fared well the next week after playing Detroit. The physicality seems to wear teams out 7 days later.

[@travoywashington7290]

The problem is easy to solve. Just get receivers that are 5 feet taller so Darnold can hit them.

[@kylerengen1548]

Vikings fan here and wow do them lions look great Goff picked apart or zone blitz scheme with a lot of slants and middle crossing routes think we need to look into what he’s doing and put Sam on track for that cause I know he has the skill! Can’t be leaving an open zone soft spot In the middle of the field allowing the lions receivers to get wide open across the middle we stop that we stop them till then Goff will eat

[@SolidifyEntertainment]

Vikings, beware the Lions Hangover against the Rams (for the 2nd time this season).

[@debbiemartin5962]

Im so happy for my Lions, but Minn should not have to go on the road with their record.

[@Perryspencer]

This wasn’t about our players. This was about coaching their coaching staff outcoached hours is simple as that, but we will come back. Call it what it is.

[@DetroitLions59]

Defense coordinator, Aaron Glenn wasn’t afraid to implement a style that would cause Sam Darnold great stress…

[@barrydavey7188]

Darnold looked like he was seeing ghosts by the end of the game...

[@grantv2313]

The fact that Darnold couldn’t get a pass into JJs hands in what 7, 10+ tries inside the 10 says a lot. Just how many downs would it take? Four wasn’t enough. There had to be a play. All I can remember is over throw on top of over throw. Hope Darnold can put this one in the past.

[@guitarsrcool4922]

The next time Darnold plays like that we go home. He kept missing throws he usually makes. Holding the ball to long making the o-line look bad. When you're on the road, early in the game you take the field goal. Vikings twice didn't do that. Refs missed a safety in the first half. Jefferson droped at least 3 balls. Never seem him do that. Van Ginkle dropped a pick 6. The football Gods were definitely against us. Lol. Lots of mental errors, even by the Coaches. That last Packers game and the week before at Seattle were like playoff games.

[@antsbeneathmyfeet]

thats what typically happens when you face no competition outside of LA and Lions all season. Your win recorded was padded with trash teams and you guys got cocky and thought you were the buffalo bills. like you could come into ford field and win out on us. darnold isn't allen- i tried to warn yall

[@brandonblock288]

As a vikings fan, why are lions gans acting like they were the underdogs or not the favorite to win at home? I didnt expect to win but with how the team has played I just wanted to see the team show up and see how they would fare in a probable playoff atmosphere. Sucks the defense played well in the first half and they couldnt do anything with it

[@visions7256]

Lions played amazing in the 2nd half. Vikings didn’t have their best game offensively, but the Lions had a really slow start in the first half too. Lions just proved they had the grit to pull through when they need to. Better team overall imo if our defense has a few our our key members playing

[@Watchingtheparadegoby]

I got to say Minnesota played one hell of a 1st half. They were not giving Detroit any free passes. I was extremely concerned that the Lions would end up short at halftime. But the Lion's defense played arguably their best game all season given the caliber of the competition. This was a dog fight and fortunately the Lions got some really good breaks in the 3rd quarter and this is the only reason the game was lopsided. Respect to Minnesota!

[@johnkusske7535]

Sam picked a bad time to revert to his previous standards of qb play.

[@chrisshedd773]

Whelp, same old Vikings.. this felt like the 41-0 game versus the Giants.. next year the JJ Mcarthy experiment begins. Good luck Lions, I don’t like your coach, but you guys are winning. Good luck against the Rams or Eagles in the NFC Championship

[@July.4.1776]

Thank you. .. The Vikings are a great team 14 wins.

[@chrisshedd773]

@ in the regular season they have winning seasons.. I would rather have 10 0-17 fucking seasons and 1 SB than this shit year in and year out!

[@rudolphmorman761]

​@@chrisshedd773really lift your head up bru this team is gonna get you what you want believe if you are a fan this long why you throwing in the towel 😢believe man it's gonna happen Skol Vikings!

[@Simplehumanglass]

Horrible play calling

[@robertalker652]

I would love to see either of these teams win the Superbowl. They would both be equally worthy of it.