Podcast: Vikings can't slow Lions or wrap up NFC North in loss

From Ford Field in Detroit, Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss head coach Kevin O'Connell's remarks about the defense, the remarkable days from quarterback Kirk Cousins and receiver Justin Jefferson, and the outlook in the NFC playoff race.

December 12, 2022 at 2:36AM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

DETROIT — The Vikings didn't force a punt after halftime as they fell 34-23 to a potent Lions offense that became the latest to run wild on Minnesota. From Ford Field in Detroit, Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss head coach Kevin O'Connell's remarks about the defense, the remarkable performances by quarterback Kirk Cousins and receiver Justin Jefferson, and the outlook in the NFC playoff race.

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Andrew Krammer

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Andrew Krammer covers the Vikings for the Minnesota Star Tribune, entering his sixth NFL season. From the Metrodome to U.S. Bank Stadium, he's reported on everything from Case Keenum's Minneapolis Miracle, the offensive line's kangaroo court to Adrian Peterson's suspension.

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