Vikes Views: Nincompoop of the Week - Vikings at Lions

The Minnesota Vikings got destroyed by the Detroit Lions 31 - 9 on Sunday Night Football.

Sam Darnold

Darnold had 8 over throws in the 1st half. This game was shaping up to be the typical Vikings game this year. The Vikings dominated the first half (after the Lions TD). They should’ve easily scored 2 or 3 TDs and been up by double digits. Darnold was terrible. The worst we’ve seen him all year. The last time in his career he was that inaccurate, was against the Patriots in 2019 and he was “seeing ghosts”. This game probably cost Darnold more than anyone else. However, he has a chance to redeem himself in the playoffs.

Kevin O’Connell

I’ll be honest, I don’t think he was the worst. I don’t think…