Vikings Use Defense to Seal Win over Titans

Minnesota may have tried their best to lose the game late, but nevertheless return home with yet another win.

Final: Minnesota Vikings 23 Tennessee Titans 13
Stats:
Minnesota:
QB:
S. Darnold 20/32 246 yds 2 TD 107.0 rtg (8 car 18 yds 1 TD)
RB:
A. Jones 15 car 39 yds 2.6 avg 5 long
C. Akers 10 car 25 yds 2.5 avg 12 long (2 rec 11 yds 1 TD)
WR:
J. Jefferson 6 rec 81 yds 13.5 avg 31 long
J. Addison 3 rec 61 yds 20.3 avg 1 TD 47 long
J. Oliver 3 rec 34 yds 11.3 avg 21 long
T. Sherfield Sr 1 rec 16 yds
J. Mundt 1 rec 13 yds
B. Powell 1 rec 13 yds
TJ Hockenson 2 rec 13 yds 6.5 avg 
DEF:
A. Van Ginkel 2 sacks
P. Jones II 2 sacks
B. Cashman 1 sack
H. Smith 1 INT
K:
J. Parker Romo 1/1 FG (40) 2/3 XP

Game summary:
Minnesota somewhat repeated a lackluster performance from the previous week, in that the offense had issues coming up with points when the minutes were ticking down in the game. The Vikings were able to put 23 points on the board but could come up with nothing in the last 18 minutes of the ball game - not exactly a trend you want to continue. Nevertheless, Vikings S Harrison Smith picked off Titans QB Will Levis just under 2 minutes remaining and Minnesota was able to run out the clock.
The Vikings were able to score three touchdowns, with each one having something to do with Sam Darnold, who had a much better game than last week. Darnold didn't throw a single pick, but did lose one fumble in a bobbled exchange with Aaron Jones earlier in the game that led to the Titans first score - a field goal. Minnesota's defense played quite well against and overmatched Titans offense still trying to find their legs, this is a good sign of things to come if this can stay this way.

Up Next
Now the Vikings will head to Chicago for their first matchup of the season against their third division rival. The game will kickoff at 12 PM CT at Soldier Field.

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