What went wrong in the Vikings loss to the Lions? Pete Bercich breaks it down

[@noway3372]

Got outplayed and out coached

[@Robert-py4ce]

I’m a huge Vikes fan and I agree. Minnesota had the turnovers, but couldn’t score. The defense played well, but you have to make those touchdowns instead of field goals. The Lions aren’t going to keep giving you chances.

[@docholliday6285]

Disagree; KOC was fine. Sam Darnold FAILED. Sam Darnold missed at least 3, if not 4+ wide open TDs. Sam Darnold singlehandedly sunk the longboat.

[@Robert-py4ce]

@@docholliday6285 he wasn’t sharp I agree, but the Vikes rode a 9 game winning streak, and he was a big reason why. He has already achieved more than anyone would have expected from him, so yes, as much as I agree he could have played better, he is learning how to play in big games. I still think the Vikings should bring him back regardless of how the wild card game goes. The Vikes aren’t going to get to the Super Bowl, but they did find there QB for the next few years.

[@ront3333]

What Arron Glenn did with so many backup players against a 14 win offense was impressive. Also, Detroit played 4th down like it was no big deal. The Vikes were tight as hell.

[@robertkurtz6691]

Any qb thats hit 14 times is gonna rattle. Aaron glenns gameplan was a masterclass

[@lukelee3]

He choked in the first 5 minutes, was hit maybe once.

[@martymcfly7473]

Agreed he was running for his life. Our interior line needs to be addressed next season. On to LA. SKOL4LIFE

[@BillyJack85]

Getting hit tends to happen when you pull out a lawn chair in the pocket and try to drink a glass of iced tea before throwing the ball. You'd think KOC would draw up some nice screen plays or have Jones on standby for blitzes, but nope. Darnold either gets the 4+ seconds he requires in the pocket or he's getting sacked or running for his life. Not that it would've mattered if he had 8 extra linemen last night, he couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat. But we'll fix the Oline next year and then we'll move on to the next excuse. Obviously having a top 5 defense and the best offensive weapons in the league isn't enough. Maybe if the Wilf's buy a pro bowler at every position that will be enough to push us over the finish line? 🤔

[@boxcarent.3147]

He wasn't getting hit early in the game, he held and held and held the ball.

[@MrHunterbg]

It’s not what the Vikings did wrong, it’s what the Lions did right.

[@FYV_Drew]

Vikings were in the red zone 4 times atleast and couldn’t cash in because of darnolds overthrown passes, it wasn’t the Vikings wrongdoing nor was it the lions rights, it was darnolds wrongs😔👎

[@debsmith7861]

A far superior team defeated a much inferior team. Period. 1 and done. Frauds.

[@robertmitchell6436]

@@debsmith7861 Awwwwww... She's salty LMAO!!!

[@daviderlandson3911]

@@debsmith7861 hold on to that. Philly will unleash a beat down on the kitties

[@bryantillotson8243]

​@@debsmith7861I'm a lions fan. The Vikings are a really good team. They didn't just go 14-3 being frauds. I hope the Vikings go knock off the rams.

[@MrMojo271]

I’m sad the Vikes lost. I was actually getting my hopes up again. Should’ve learned by now. Glad the Kitties are doing well. They went years and years of being terribly, too. I hope they get the super-bowl. They deserve it.

[@evacody1249]

As a Lions fan I want them to make it to the Superbowl. Then I will talk about them winning it. Until then they need to when the NFC title.

[@dannantais7336]

@@MrMojo271 I have seen nothing but class from the Viking’s fans and their coach! thanks.

[@TrippyDana]

I've been having my hopes dashed since 1970 or 55 years...I didn't even dare watch the game Sunday night cus I KNEW after their little celebration after BARELY beating Green Bay previous week they were setting themselves up for another heartbreaking loss. It was worse than I even imagined. I just want one mofo super bowl before I die. Just one. And I'm starting to wonder if that's a possibility. Ugh!!!!

[@TrippyDana]

In 1998 they went 15 -1 and went one an done in the playoffs. I've seen it all dude. 55 years of let downs. I mean how much more let downs can one endure

[@toddaulner5393]

Hey dummy, the Playoffs are not even started.

[@stopit5848]

The only reason Minnesota was 14-3...the easy schedual. Detroit has become a monster...a real, f'n scary monster.

[@LowKey_Loki22]

Yes, we have. We're not just good, we're REALLY GOOD. Imagine if we had all of our hurt players back. Not even the Chiefs could stop us.

[@ChaseCzapnik]

lol the lions and Vikings have the same schedule except 2 games.

[@ericscottstevens]

Detroit had a horrid travel schedule, almost like the NFL wanted to test the Lions to see if they were really legit. The Lions kept pacing themselves and getting through all those injuries.

[@abhijitbaner]

Darnold was off; he did not notice open receivers & when he did, he missed trying to play safe. Seems some way it got to his head that he could not make mistakes.

[@drakedawson3455]

@@LowKey_Loki22pride comes before the fall my guy. I think mn will give you a slice of humble pie come the divisional round

[@cgpapineau]

Aaron Glenn, with his depleted defense, really had three options. Play zone and get eaten alive. Play man to man and have the great Vikings receivers get kpen quickly. Throw the kitchen sink at a quarterback who holds on to the ball for too long and get into his head. Add in the crowd noise, and it is clear Glenn did the right thing. Props to Darnold for performing FAR beyond expectations this year. However, if the Rams can do the same thing, Darnold will lose millions in his nect contract.

[@puppethound]

No he won't 😂😂 clown casual

[@robertmitchell6436]

@@puppethound Yes he will

[@kds471]

@@puppethoundthe talking heads are already making that point

[@Wixom2200]

That's not what happened. Minnesota got mauled on D and O! Detroit just the best team BY FAR of the NFC. Detroit should win it all.

[@blueleader392]

@@Wixom2200 the Vikings D held up for over half a game, their O completely choked

[@rickjohnson2299]

You were so right when you said the Vikings problem was “execution”. The Lions D line executed the Vikings O line.

[@toma3447]

Darnold got exposed. He isn’t playoff material. The Vikings put all their effort in the regular season games. The players look burnt out.

[@zepps88]

This wasn't the playoffs. It's better to be humbled before you go to the post season with false confidence.

[@BegToDiffer99]

Darnold was seeing ghosts from the get-go.

[@BillyJack85]

I think Darnold is a ghost. Has anyone checked to make sure this dude has a pulse? Maybe he was killed by Willie Lopez in a robbery gone bad and we've just been watching his spirit trying to wrap up unfinished business before he goes into the light. That would explain his inability to throw the ball right. Patrick Swayze had to start out with pennies and shoes in the subway before he got the hang of it. I think I just figured it out.

[@RestoreJustice675]

No he was seeing the lions defense in his face from the get go.

[@chriss5165]

Only time I heard Minnesota touchdown is when the team landed at the airport😂😂

[@jamalbooker9562]

😂😂

[@Minnesotastar]

Darnold holds the ball far too long. That’s another way of saying that he doesn’t see the game fast enough. He’s benefited this year from a very strong offensive line. Great QBs don’t always have the benefit of a strong protection, but they make plays anyway because they see/compute the game faster and get throws made more quickly.

[@scottsickich2853]

Interior line is mediocre at best. They got smoked by the Lions “hurt” D!

[@puppethound]

Very strong O line? Lol

[@thomaspower221]

@@Minnesotastar he had better clean up his act or KOC is gonna drop a dime Him. Danny Dimes.

[@uniniversalstar1974]

What went wrong is they came to Ford Field and the Lions defended their den💙

[@Megan-19]

I know we apparently offended the wives of the players 😂😂 bunch of attention seeking airheads!!

[@JohnA-w6v]

AS throughout their history, Vikings never have players that can make the big plays under the bright lights of the big stage.

[@joeschermann7729]

Wrong. The Super Bowl is over rated: to get there at all - let along four times - you have a lot of great players making great plays.

[@Brenton-e6i]

@@joeschermann7729 The Superbowl is overrated? What a terrible take lol

[@CampItClub]

You know what went wrong? The Vikings celebrating like they accomplished something after they beat Green Bay last week. Made this a let down game.

[@animoetprudentia2865]

You're not wrong. I saw the clip. Seemed excessive for a week 17 win over a team who was 1-4 in the division. Ford field is a gauntlet. 60 + years of disappointment will do that to a hungry fan base. Only one team was ready, and it had ALL the Grit.

[@joeschermann7729]

In all facets of the game the Wilf Family-owned athletes and coaches were out-hustled, out-coached and out-worked. A complete domination by the Ford Family-owned athletes and coaches.

[@davevail1579]

'He was baling out before our receivers hit the top of their routes", okay, so shorten the routes, adjust to what's happening. Who cares if it's a 5-10 yard pass vs a 10-20, move the ball, keep their offense off the field. This was coaching as much as anything.

[@MrSteeDoo]

Jefferson got shut down again

[@MikeDavis-be8gf]

Too much little Caesars pizza lol 😆

[@dannantais7336]

His face is now on a milk carton! Missing person.

[@ifmbm332b]

He forgot to bring a 10 foot ladder to catch those Darnold end zone passes.

[@pat557]

Jefferson wasn't the one throwing those hospital balls...

[@JaxonSmithers]

Geez, if he were 9 feet tall he might have had a shot.

[@kenbrown5449]

Mr. Gibbs isn't a good running back. He is a GREAT running back.

[@electriccontrol7680]

WHAT WENT WRONG IS DARNOLD 16 for 41 on pass attempts!!! He OVERTHREW guys, UNDERTHREW guys, and MISSED guys. We AIN'T gonna beat ANY playoff team scoring 3 field goals!!! I guess we have to maintain the team legacy of FAILURE in the playoffs!!!

[@Detroit-gx5nd]

Matt Stafford is going to to pick the Vikings apart. He gets rid of the ball quickly negating the blitz and has great receivers. Vikings better get it together quick

[@Honestly__now]

He has played terrible lately

[@GideonChurchill-z2j]

Stafford is a bum

[@wysiwyg2489]

Lions fan here. If you had told the Vikings that Goff was going to have two interceptions in the first half and no trips to the red zone, you would be full of joy. Aaron Glenn literally exposed Darnold under pressure, I'm sure Sean McVay is watching the tape of the game non-stop. I was scared sh*tless at the half thinking of the HC adjustments but turned out the Lions offense started to click and the Vikings kept stalling. Good luck with the Rams!

[@thomaspower221]

Good call. I like how you guys always disclose that you are a Lions fan,... Dan Campbell is a great coach. He is going to win coach of the year... but the Vikings win the SuperBowl... SKOL...

[@animoetprudentia2865]

@thomaspower221 Wut? U serious? Wow...., Just wow....

[@blueleader392]

@@thomaspower221 they have to get through the Lions

[@thomaspower221]

@@animoetprudentia2865 well, they still have the opportunity to do so.. But I guess I am filled with hopium.

[@animoetprudentia2865]

@@thomaspower221 if hopium were helium you'd be in orbit right now. Nothing is impossible, but the probability factor is stacked against you. How they fare in LA has yet to be determined.

[@SammySarzoza]

What went wrong? The game was in prime time.

[@STnation77]

Sam choked!!!

[@geoffreysaign364]

darnold and play calling were a mess...

[@raulrivera94]

The only Touchdowns the Vikings got were their wheels at Detroit Metro Airport

[@matthewlangowski6398]

Can we still grab Kirko for this game and drop those dimes!?

[@ifmbm332b]

At least he is used to throwing under pressure.

[@theharryoshow4646]

The Rams don't have to replicate anything the lions did. They already know how to beat the Vikings. It happened. See you in 2 weeks coach Campbell, what does he know? lol but thats how he is, inviting them again for a 3rd time to do it again. Great year Vikings. SKOL...but I'm afraid its over...we can't compete yet with the best. We're good, just not great yet.

[@uniniversalstar1974]

You can enjoy my Lions road to the SB

[@TInax-oo6mv]

Nothing went wrong, whatsoever. The Lions looked tough and determined to win and they did.

[@SibleySteve]

Why can’t the Vikings play after 8 pm? It’s a first shift squad in a second shift job. They’ve never played well at night, they should move their practices to night.

[@scrambler850polaris7]

A old friend of mine is from Minnesota. He loves that team. They are doing good things. Greed hope your team goes on. Go lions

[@user-sq9ex2ql4n]

Brian Flores’ defensive game plan was nothing short of a masterclass. For most of the game, he managed to keep Detroit’s vaunted offense in check-no small feat. But about halfway through the third quarter, it started to unravel. You could see it happening in real-time: Detroit’s physicality, led by the best offensive line in football, began to wear us down. Our defense gave everything they had. They played as well as they possibly could. Let’s be real-no one is stopping the Lions from putting up points. They’re too good. But for nearly quarters, our defense stood tall. The problem? Our offense didn’t have their backs. Sam Darnold is just not good. Sam Darnold is not the guy. He has been carried all season by an elite receiving corps, and tonight, he got exposed. This is the same Darnold the Jets dumped, the same guy who has been bouncing around the league trying (and failing) to prove he belongs. Yes, he had a solid season. Yes, he gave us some hope. But let’s call it what it is-he’s not a franchise quarterback. He’s not our quarterback. This game was a painful reminder that if we want to compete with the top teams, we need a real leader under center. We need someone who can match the heart and grit of our defense. Next season, we’ll have one in J.J. McCarthy. So thank you for the effort, Darnold. But we're going to be moving on after this season.

[@jje6619]

Darnold cannnot throw into tight coverage. He is a product of KOCs offense. When the scheme allows for a Reciever to be wide open Darnold can hit it. He’s nowhere near pinpoint accurate

[@abbuhlcharles4006]

The biggest and most glaring problem was KOC's play calling. On the 5 yard line twice early and he called 7 pass plays and no running plays. Darnold was under pressure all game and KOC never called a screen pass to slow down the pass rush, has he ever called a screen pass in his 3 years as HC? If he has I don't remember it. Why was every pass 5-7 step drop, 15-20 yards down field? where were the slants and swing passes to A.jones to get the ball out quickly? Why RPO's or roll outs to get Darnold away from the pressure?

[@Jimmy-Legs]

Darnold does well when he gets no pressure. Look at the difference between GB game and the .lions

[@edwardabraham2238]

True. But most NFL QBs do well when they get no pressure; even bench QBs do well w/o pressure.

[@Jimmy-Legs]

@ That’s why he s an average qb

[@JaxonSmithers]

He plays well against leaky defenses and bad D coordinators

[@kenbrown5449]

Sam Darnold was just "hit conscious", he wasn't "bailing out", he was trying to stay off the turf.

[@MusicMike747]

As a lifelong Lions fan, I can see that Darnold has been on fire and was due for a bad game. Goff had his 5 int game early in the season. Let’s see how Darnold responds. Vikings are the best wild card team in the league.

[@paulrolf9011]

nope

[@TimothyFoley-j2p]

The Rams did all the same stuff on defence when they played the Vikies on Thursday night football. At the time i thought it was the short week of preparation that did the job. But Lions saw it and said we have to just rattle Darnold and get in his face. The lack of penalties called against the home team in both games really hurt the Vikes. How many hands to the face penalties were not called on Detroit. None of them. It falls to KOC to come up with plays that hurt blizing teams. Detroit consistently rushed 5 guys or more . Someone has to be open. If Darnold cant stand the bright lights of prime time games than be glad to let him go and have JJ Mac and keep Dan Jones as backup.

[@willowbrook2717]

You really commented about the officiating? Well why don't you tell us, how many penalties did the officials miss against the Lions? One wonders about a spectator who whines about missed calls when the "home team" had critical calls against their linebackers and secondary in coverage. How many times did the Vikings miss opportunities after getting first downs on Lions penalties? At some point even a homer fan needs to realize his team was out worked and out coached. The Vikings were in the red zone a LOT and a depleted defense stoned them because they were tougher, smarter, and better prepared.

[@blueleader392]

The penalties are no excuse at all. The Vikings could only manage 9 points against the most injured defense in the league.

[@jameskidd6875]

"What do you think of your team's execution?" .... "I'm all for it." 😁

[@primeminister66]

Classic quote

[@12345682900]

...that's right! In two games against Det. the Vikes have only scored only two TDs! Wow!

[@blueleader392]

I think the Vikings biggest problem is that they just don’t have as much talent as they could. With all the Lions injuries, the talent on these two teams is about the same. But the Vikings should have way more, considering just how bad the Lions injuries have been. It all comes down to their drafting these last couple of years. The Lions have had some of the best drafts in the league the last 4 years. The Vikings meanwhile, had some of the worst. The Vikings have a great team, but the Lions have a better team even as injured as they are now. When the Lions are healthy, it’s not even close

[@toddaulner5393]

One of our draft picks was killed and 1st rounder immediately injured, Turner was being worked in still not a bad draft.

[@blueleader392]

@ Rip to Kyree Jackson. But i was mostly referring to the 2022 class, which has been a huge disappointment. 2023 doesn’t look amazing so far either

[@MrRyguy2112]

Offense did not support the defense. Plus they GOT A SAFETY which should have been a momentum swing at least for that series.

[@thebigguy8306]

🤦‍♂Lifelong Minnesota Sports Fan, Minnesota's THE BIG CHOKE, from the home of sports mediocrity. (except our women's teams). With all the NFL talking heads hype (Superbowl, MVP, Coach of the Year) we knew they were PRETENDERS, playoffs one and done.

[@Jleed989]

At least you’ve been to a Super Bowl. We Lions fans never have.

[@chrismaritato8739]

You’re quite the fan.

[@llongdong]

Three reasons: Out coached, Out efforted, and the real Sam Darnold finally stood up.

[@Nicholas-g4j]

Restore the roar let's go lions

[@2TonedSkol]

That game was pretty pathetic, especially the quarterback play and the field-goal kicker

[@maliekmiles992]

😂😂

[@sk-ls8tt]

Sam, Geno and Baker will always be exposed in big games. Always.

[@kevinkranz9156]

KOC SHORTER ROUTES NEEDED O LINE STEP UP

[@franciscomcconnell4973]

also if we blitz all day next game … we are done , nobody gets the ball out faster than the Rams , Nacua and Kupp will kill us

[@thomaspower221]

Coach Dan Campbell is showing himself to be the smartest and toughest man in the room. Everyone questioned the Lions when they drafted Gibbs, now you see the guy winning playoff games for them. This was a playoff game 100%. KOC et. al. are going to have to figure this out, they had better have a plan for the Rams.

[@andyblanzy2693]

Twice on 2 different possession’s there was a Vikings receiver open in the endzone

[@fine5441]

KOC's play calling was terrible!

[@dougellis7917]

As a lifelong Vikings fan, I should have known better to think this is their year. No other team snatches defeat from the jaws of victory better than the Vikings.

[@robertdennis550]

Actually the old Lions took that title. As a Lions fan for over 50 years, I've seen the Lions lose in ways that are unimaginable. Glad things have changed. The Vikings have had many great teams during that time, especially under Bud Grant.

[@jayduke6148]

As a longtime Viking fan, the problems the Vikings have are always the same. The defensive secondary is weak, as is the pass rush. The Vikes have played a relatively easy schedule over the season, and they sometimes struggled against weak teams. Unlike the past Viking teams from the late 60s and early 70's, they do not have a complete team. Plus, having an incompetent owner doesn't help. The Vikings will not go deep into the playoffs.

[@MKGENTERTAINMENTGAMING]

Can’t beat the script no way Sam throws over WR like that it was clear as day.

[@Detroit-gx5nd]

😂

[@huanweili7699]

Idk why vikings still kept the young kicker on the team after missing so many kicks from previous games and yesterday's game, and the kick-off out of bound was a big fat joke. He is a joke. You can't keep someone like this on the team when it's the playoff. Every point and kick matters. I wouldn't be surprised if all we need is a field goal to win a game and he missed. Lol 😅😅😅

[@kennethwisneski7858]

Darnold didn't handle the pressure of being on the road. I'm afraid of the Rams, they rested last week, and we just played a physical team. We lost to the Rams after losing to the Lions earlier in the year.

[@ericscottstevens]

As a Lions fan, the Vikings offensive line is not big/physical enough, and no prime running back attack like yesteryear. Opponents know the ball is going to Justin Jefferson too,.......everybody knows it especially in the red zone. Minnesota needs a stud Z receiver short route to take the pressure off of Jefferson and make Darnold more of a game manager. Yet Darnold is not a lost project, make the offense more route manageable and controlling the clock like what Ben Johnson did with Jared Goff. Goff was almost considered a failure leaving LA, but Detroit saw what they could create to make it more confident.

[@docholliday6285]

Specifically, Sam suffered an epic fail. Overall a good season but this was where no Sam has gone before and was not able to deal. Hopefully he regroups for LAR or he is who we thought he was.

[@Jleed989]

As a Lions fan, that near pick 6 had me yelling “oh no!” At the tv. It would have been a game changer

[@CombatLegsVIDS]

Lions had some missed interceptions too. Amik in the end zone almost picked it. Zadarius almost picked it.

[@stevenespinal5939]

Darnold didn't have much time. Goff had just a little more time. But not much. Darnold is younger. Goff has been around the block.

[@thomasklimek5617]

How does Jefferson/Addison/Hockenson/Nailer/Jones lethal offensive weapons kept from scoring touchdowns against a depleted injury ridden lions?? It boggles my mind? Kudos to the Lions on the Win!

[@donyoung6463]

Seemed Darnold got rattled early on, even when he did manage a pass he had a lion in his face rushing him, but to quote Dan Campbell at the end of the game to O'Connell, we'll see you in the play offs and im sure he will.

[@davidnelson6874]

Sometimes over the last three years the offense line doesn’t seem to quite ready to play. Could the combination of HC Kevin O’Connell and OC Wes Phillips be a little too low key for their own good at times? I can’t help contrast that with Dan Campbell. Now that team was ready to play.

[@JohnA-w6v]

This game mirrored games of Vikings past. Nothing but failure!!!

[@martinolson761]

It WAS poor play calling....run the ball when it's 1st and goal from the 3-5yd line. So, it's back to having low expectations cause evrytime I expect good things from this team, I get my heart broken.

[@nikhook1114]

I'm sorry, did I hear one of you say you got 24hrs to fix this??? I could see the last game we played you, Darnald looks scared. He got spooked, rattled and was petrified when he got on the field last night. This is not a 24hr fix. The Rams saw what I saw and they will blitz the heck out of Darnald too. The difference with Goff is that he knows he only has 2 or 3 sec to get rid of the ball. Goff can scan the field and find the open guy quickly. When Darnald is rattled, he can't do that(yet).

[@randyn2396]

If they score TDs on all of their Red Zone chances, they make the missed FG, don't screw up that kickoff at the end of the first half, and VG gets a pick 6 the Vikings walk away. Darnold was off the whole games.

[@hoelenchilada]

These guys keep hollering, "it was the execution", including Pete. And the reason they didn't execute is that the depleted Detroit defense kept Darnold uncomfortable. Tirico said it through the whole game - the Lions sped up Sam's clock and he couldn't execute. And yep, the Rams WILL put the pressure on Darnold and suddenly all the glitter and gleam falls off this successful season he had. Don't get rid of JJ - he's your future.

[@jamesperkins372]

Let go Lions

[@stevenhanson6057]

Of what? Oh, their “knee caps!”

[@anandnathan6851]

Crazy idea. Run the ball. All of these McVay tree guys get away from the run game and stay away. LaFleur, KOC, McDaniel. Running protects the QB from sacks and turnovers.

[@ifmbm332b]

Crazier idea. Unpredictable play calling. Running the ball up the middle on 80 percent of first downs, game after game after game after game isn't fooling anyone and digs a hole immediately. This usually yields 2nd down and long, and predictable pass plays (which usually gets the QB laid out on his back if the O line sucks- see the entirety of Kirk Cousins' Vikings career). On 3rd and 9 or longer, even more predictable pass plays result because trying a run play is conceding defeat and almost guarantees a punt the next play. No way this team is a running team with Jefferson, Hockenson, Addison and Nailor (and even Aaron Jones catching the ball). When is the last time this team did a deep pass on first down (or second and short) or even a fake punt? The Vikings have no creativity at all on offense. Just for fun go back and check out the '98 Vikings. That offense was nuts and they set a scoring record with Moss leading the mayhem.

[@stevenboyce4136]

Sammy D has never played in a big game, he was nervous ...being on Crappy teams his whole NFL career, he Choked, plain and simple

[@ifmbm332b]

You could tell it on his face in the locker room before the game. He looked scared.

[@jimdavidson7771]

The Vikes only needed to do one thing to win this game. Score more points.

[@daddymidwest4111]

Call it what it was… Darnold believed his own hype, and got humbled. He should have been benched early. It was clear that he couldn’t adjust. KOC stopped being objective and cost the Vikes the game.

[@johnperrigo6474]

Oh how the mighty have fallen!

[@osuman11]

He analyzed the game perfectly. That's exactly what it was and what I saw. It's really bothersome how we could have and should have won this game but just were not able to execute--very frustrating.

[@Brenton-e6i]

Should have won? It was a blowout stop it.

[@BamaScorpio69]

There was no point in this game that the Vikings was in a position to win. Should SKOL have scored more than 6 pts in the first half? Absolutely!

[@canislupus5]

"Should have" won? The Lions were head and shoulders better, both coaches and players, in all three phases of the game.

[@osuman11]

@@BamaScorpio69 right. Like right before the half we weren’t supposed to take the lead and get the ball right back. We made mistakes. Lions won the game that the Vikings coughed up and gave away

[@osuman11]

@@canislupus5 execution cost them the game as well as a bonehead quarterback idiot loser who should be playing JV at best

[@garythomas4431]

Multiple problems...but first. Minnesota's defense played their game. Unfortunately the offense didnt stay on the field enough to let the defense recover. Van Ginkels hit on Gibbs early on was speculation. Darnold froze. This should give Minnesota a lesson. Also, Detroit was holding our receivers. Hockenson was getting held every other play. Jefferson was getting held constantly. Aaron Jones was under used. Darnold in the red zone could have walked it in himself twice but wanted to throw the ball. Detroit did outclass the Vikings, but only after thevVikings defense was worn out. KOC calked a bad game. He should be looking in the mirror on this one.

[@JerryBerry-wg5kn]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BeastlyBubu]

Great Anylasis. Our defense did our thing, the offense(sam darnold) didn't capitalize. We only got beat because our defense was on the field too long and got tired.

[@kds471]

Yeah I was knee deep into Miller Lites and even I could sense the defense running out of gas.

[@williambutler4847]

Stop crying about receivers being held😂the refs didn't call a penalty 3 times the clock went past Zero and the refs let the play continue finally they called it so stop ur crying what the babies going to do

[@urvishshah6327]

All season, we saw Minnesota just sneaking by some really bad teams, while Lions were just destroying the same teams by huge margins!! Sorry, but "FAKINGS" are NOT in the same League as " REAL KINGS" of the NFL jungle, LIONS!! Not even close!! Lions just crushed them, annihilated them!!

[@victordavid1165]

Goal to go, trust your RBs.

[@Warblade2009]

it's disappointing that the Vikings lost. they desperately need to go to the Super Bowl and do something that's never happened in the NFL, Vikings winning the Super Bowl. they really need that. and after watching the Vikes vs Lions game, it looks to me that the Vikings are feeling the pressure of the importance of the game. like need a win to get #1 seed and a bye week in the playoff. I mean, you can see Sam Darnold missing passes and our kicker making back kicks, and so on. it looked like there's a huge weight on the Vikings shoulders and they need to solve this right now because if we beat the Rams in the playoff, it looks like the next game after that would be against... the Lions, there. this is NOT a good chance for the Vikings to get to the Super Bowl.

[@jerwur39l94]

Sam darnold went wrong period

[@hoppyman7256]

Disappointed that Vikings offense could not execute and overcome the poor start of the first half.

[@donosterlingheightsmi1696]

The Vikings were just out played by a better team...We applied alot of pressure that threw their rhythm off

[@rickjames4434]

- vikes have no chance - several key players will be back by then - you can only skate by for so long with 1 possession wins and a qb that can't deal with pressure - next year will be even worse - there is a new sheriff in the north - you don't have to like it just live with it

[@scottshort3718]

The Rams will beat the crap out of the Vikings

[@timtorkelson7201]

Vikes will beat the Rams!!

[@gopher4life1]

Sam and the oline sucked last night. He was hunting for deep balls when he didn't have time. That and just being inaccurate doomed the Vikings. Play like that nwxt week will cost Sam a lot of money

[@glennkrieger]

I've never heard of this Pete guy, but as a Detroit fan I've not seen such a "homer" radio broadcaster in a long time. Simply could not give Detroit its due for what their defense pulled off with Aaron Glenn, especially with Robertson covering Jefferson.

[@Richard-k1j8e]

Pete looks totals exhausted. Surely feeling the disappointment. True Viking all the way. Go home and rest up :)

[@Richard-k1j8e]

Our defense was on the field most of the 2nd half. That took its toll by the end of the 3rd quarter. SKOL. Great show guys !! Thank you

[@kevinminne1460]

U funny Put some Skol in your lip! Blahahha! Go Lions!

[@kurtmusselman8436]

They were willing to give up a holding call

[@stevenhanson6057]

“Darnold was off.” Way off! That is not a lot to “figure out!”

[@Robert-py4ce]

This was simple. The Vikings just got beat by a better team. Up to this point they had won 9 in a row, and are having a storybook season. Minnesota had chances in the game, but couldn’t get it done. Darnold is still your QB even if he loses the playoff game.

[@DonaldRuppert-x9k]

KOC needs to do short gain passing

[@RURAL_MN_UP_NORTH]

No wonder kfan ratings are at all time low

[@Floorguy1985]

They are still around? Stopped listening to that channel 10 plus years ago.

[@marksolarz3756]

There over rated! That's why!

[@Isen502]

Learn proper English

[@JaxonSmithers]

2022 2.0

[@danarcotta1283]

The Vikings were in the game.....that's what went wrong

[@glenndantes1128]

“…Pat O’Connor one of their better lineman….”😂 the guy is like a third stringer

[@JR-ut1yx]

Terrible game plan.

[@anthonymosiejczuk8945]

Play calling sucked didn't they watch tapes on what worked and what didn't against the lions you have to adjust on the fly if the game plan isn't working.

[@malcolmlewis9658]

1:18 it felt like an execution to me

[@JoeMcCormick-px6zl]

Thanks for the info 2 games 2 TDS WOW