EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Time after time, the Minnesota Vikings had receivers open down the field in Detroit that Sam Darnold didn’t connect with on a frustrating night that prevented them from taking the top seed in the NFC.
Their first priority entering the playoffs will be rebooting the passing attack they’re built around, the asset that factored heavily into their 14-3 regular-season finish.
“Just across the board, I think a little bit better execution from all 11 guys, regardless of the play call, and then there’s no question, there are certain circumstances in that game where I’ve got to do a much better job,” coach Kevin O’Connell said on Monday, lamenting the 31-9 loss to the Lions that cemented the Vikings as a wild-card team and not a division winner.
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