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In five days, the Minnesota Vikings went from being at the top of the NFL world, along with the Kansas City Chiefs, to a two-game losing streak and questions everywhere.
The NFL moves fast. The Vikings lost in the final minute to the Detroit Lions last Sunday, then lost 30-20 to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. A 5-0 start is now a 5-2 record, and Minnesota is officially behind the Lions in the NFC North.
The Rams, with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back, looked like a new team and have to reconsider shopping Kupp in a potential trade and wonder if they’re playoff contenders, especially in the NFC West. The Vikings have to wonder what their next step is, too.
The Vikings’ defense that baffled the rest of the NFL for five weeks has struggled for two straight weeks, with the Lions and Rams moving the ball against Minnesota. The offense is fine but stalled often after a good start, and losing left tackle Christian Darrisaw could be a problem.
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores was off to a great start this season and his defense shut down some good offenses. But Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Rams coach Sean McVay have had plenty of answers the last two weeks. The Vikings aren’t in trouble due to two losses, but the shine of their feel-good start is starting to wear off.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) scrambles as Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) tries to tackle him in the first half. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Both offenses start fast
The Rams played a prime-time game against the Chiefs a few years ago in which both teams scored 50 points, and for a bit on Thursday night it seemed like we might get a repeat.
The Vikings scored on the first drive, easily moving down the field. The Rams answered with a touchdown, the Vikings responded immediately with Sam Darnold’s second touchdown pass of the game and then Kupp scored to tie the game. Four possessions, four touchdowns. It was a fun showdown between two fantastic offensive…
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Publish date : 2024-10-24 23:15:29
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