Recap: How the Vikings missed opportunities in a 28-22 loss to the Eagles

October 19, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) scores a touchdown as Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy (7) tries to defend and Eagles teammate Devonta Smith (6) celebrates in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday. (Jerry Holt/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Vikings drop to 3-3 as their defense gives up big plays to Philadelphia QB Jalen Hurts and their offense repeatedly stalls in the red zone.

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The Vikings returned to U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday after two international games and their bye week to start a daunting stretch of their schedule. The Super Bowl champion Eagles came into the game having lost two in a row, but quarterback Jalen Hurts made the big plays when they mattered to win 28-22. Vikings QB Carson Wentz, starting his fourth straight game for the injured J.J. McCarthy, was 26 of 42 for 313 yards while throwing two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. The Vikings fell to 3-3. They next play Thursday night at the Los Angeles Chargers.

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