Vikings struggle on offense - fall to Lions in season finale

The Vikings seemingly took the 2nd half off on Sunday, as they fell to the Lions in the regular season finale.

Final: Minnesota Vikings 9 Detroit Lions 31
Stats:
Minnesota:
QB:
S. Darnold 18/41 166 yds 4.0 avg 55.5 avg
RB:
C. Akers 6 car 65 yds 10.8 avg 58 long
A. Jones 10 car 45 yds 4.5 avg 8 long (5 rec 30 yds)
WR:
J. Jefferson 3 rec 54 yds 18.0 avg 31 long
J. Nailor 3 rec 53 yds 17.7 avg 27 long
J. Oliver 2 rec 16 yds 8.0 avg 13 long
TJ Hockenson 2 rec 9 yds 4.5 avg
DEF:
I. Pace Jr 1 INT
H. Smith 1 INT
J. Greenard 1 sack
J. Bullard 1 sack
K:
W. Reichard 3/4 FG (25, 31, 51)

Game summary:
The Vikings did not start off this game very well. The offense couldn't manage much of anything. Detroit put up a touchdown late in the 1st quarter. In the 2nd quarter, the Vikings were looking like they were going to finally break into the game. However, they only managed to kick two field goals. Detroit would drive down the field in 20 seconds and kick a field goal of their own before halftime. The Lions were up 10-6 at the break.
In the 3rd quarter, Minnesota got a field goal to start the quarter. But that would pretty much do it for them on offense. They tried another field goal but would miss. Detroit would score three touchdowns to seal the game.

Up Next
Now the NFL Playoffs start. Minnesota has the 5 seed and will play in the Wild card round next weekend. They will play in LA in a rematch with the Rams. Kickoff is at 7:15 PM CT on Monday Night Football.

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