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Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 27-24 in the "Motor City" on Sunday. The Vikings got contributions from all phases of the game today: Offense, Defense, and Special Teams. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy returned for his first game since Week 2 and helped secure the victory.  McCarthy ended the game completing 14-of-25 passing for 143 yards, 2 TD's and an INT.  McCarthy also added 12 yards on the ground, including a 9-yard TD run in the 3rd Quarter. Running Back Aaron Jones Sr. led the running game with 9 carries for 78 yards. Wide Receiver Jordan Addison led the receiving game with 2 catches for 48 yards. Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson and Tight End T.J. Hockenson both scored receiving touchdowns in the 1st Quarter of the game. Kicker Will Reichard had another perfect day, converting 2 field goals and 3 XP's, including a 50-yard field goal in the 2nd Quarter. Defensively, the guys were flying around and pressured Jared Goff throughout the game. Linebacker Blake Cashman had a monster game, leading the team with 14 tackles and a critical forced fumble in the 3rd Quarter that was recovered by Safety Harrison Smith. Linebacker Eric Wilson led the team with 2 sacks and Defensive Tackles Javon Hargrave, Jalen Redmond, and Levi Drake Rodriguez also notched a sack. Rodriguez also had a critical field goal block in the 4th Quarter. Kick Returner Myles Price flipped the field all day long and amassed 164 return yards for the Vikings. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: the significance of getting the win at Ford Field, the Vikings defense getting healthy and stepping up in a big way, the shot in the arm provided by the return of J.J. McCarthy, and being able to close out on the final drive when you had to have it. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback J.J. McCarthy's press conferences are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings dropped their Week 8 matchup to the Los Angeles Chargers, 37-10, at SoFi Stadium on Thursday. The Vikings lone touchdown of the game came on a 4-yard pass to Receiver Jordan Addison in the 3rd quarter. Quarterback Carson Wentz finished the game 15-of-27 passing for 144 yards, a touchdown and one interception. Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson led the team with 7 receptions for 74 yards. Running Back Zavier Scott led the ground game with 2 carries for 15 yards. Defensively, Linebacker Jonathan Greenard and Defensive Tackle Jonathan Allen each had a sack, while Safety Josh Metellus had the Vikings lone interception in the game. Kicker Will Reichard finished the game 1-of-2 on field goals and 1-of-1 on extra points. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: the need for the Vikings to learn and move on, young players getting some playing opportunities in the coming weeks, and the challenge posed by the upcoming season schedule. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Carson Wentz press conferences are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings dropped their Week 7 matchup to the Philadelphia Eagles, 28-22, at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. The Vikings lone touchdown of the game came on an outstretched 1-yard run by Jordan Mason in the 3rd quarter. Vikings Kicker Will Reichard was perfect on the day converting one extra point and five field goals, with a long conversion of 59 yards. Quarterback Carson Wentz finished the game 26-of-42 passing for 313 yards and 2 interceptions. Wide Receiver Jordan Addison led the receiving corps with 9 receptions for 128 yards. Running back Jordan Mason led the ground game with 15 carries for 57 yards.  Defensively, Linebacker Eric Wilson had 1.5 sacks, while Edge Rusher Dallas Turner, Defensive Lineman Jonathan Allen, and Safety Josh Metellus all had a half sack in the game. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: the Eagles effectively potent pass game, the Vikings struggles in the red zone, and the need to switch their focus to the Chargers game on a short week.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Carson Wentz press conferences are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Cleveland Browns 21-17 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday. The Vikings staged a late 4th quarter comeback to take the lead on a 12-yard touchdown pass from Quarterback Carson Wentz to Wide Receiver Jordan Addison with 0:25 left on the clock. The Vikings improved to 3-2 on the season and 5-0 all-time when playing in London. Quarterback Carson Wentz finished the game 25-of-34 passing for 236 yards, threw a TD, and added 13 yards on the ground. Running Back Jordan Mason also added 52 yards and a touchdown on the ground to lead the team. Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson repeated his big overseas output with a 7 catch, 123-yard performance against the tough Browns defense. Tight End Josh Oliver also added a touchdown reception in the 1st quarter to open the Vikings scoring on a 32-yard pass from Running Back Cam Akers. Defensively, Linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and Defensive End Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins both notched sacks in the game on Browns rookie Quarterback Dillon Gabriel, while Linebacker Eric Wilson led the team with 9 tackles in the game. Kicker Will Reichard added 3 extra points for Minnesota in the game. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the game, including: the Vikings squad battling through injury adversity to earn the victory, Carson Wentz stepping up once again to lead this team, the need to clean up the easy mistakes, and the importance of grabbing a huge victory going into the Bye Week. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Carson Wentz press conferences are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.