Who wanted to lose worse? The Vikings or the Detroit Lions? Oh yeah, it was the Vikings. But just barely. The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions took turns blowing chances to win the game, but Detroit’s 37-yard field goal in overtime lifted Detroit to a 20-17 victory. It was the first time in 10 games that the Lions have beat the Vikings, they were so excited you would have thought they won the Super Bowl. Trust me, despite being 2-0 the Lions won’t win the Super Bowl this year, but at least they have the spirit.The game could have easily gone either way and both defenses really put their nose to the grindstone forcing a combined nine turnovers in regulation. Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson tied a Vikings team record with four interceptions. He completed just 17 of 33 passes for 166 yards without a score –ouch.
Both offenses looked weak and two missed field goal attempts in the final 35 seconds took all the wind out of the sails. Jackson left the game after he threw an incomplete pass on the first snap of overtime. It’s a reported groin injury and the jury is still out on if he will play this Sunday vs. Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City.
Vikings Vixen had to hang her head on Monday in the office, let’s hope next week the Vikings won’t look so pathetic. My favorite Chiefs blog? www.arrowheadaddict.com
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