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Vikings defense does its job, until it gets worn down

Remember when defense was the primary concern of Vikings fans? On Monday, the offense put forth a performance that was nothing short of putrid. Just amazingly inept.

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Mike Zimmer’s defense has been painted — justifiably at times — as the primary cause for concern that could short-circuit the Vikings’ playoff hopes.

Vikings fans, who do your trust less at the moment: the defense or the offense? The answer is no longer clear cut.

The offense wears a bull’s-eye in examining the carnage of a 23-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers in an NFC North-clinching beatdown at U.