Vikings fall to 0-3 with loss to Titans

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) on the sidelines in the final second of the game.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) was pressured by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jack Crawford (94) on the last play of the game.

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With defensive pressure from Tennessee Titans defensive end Vic Beasley, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins threw up a desperation pass that ended up in an interception late in the the fourth quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer pressed his head into his hand as he watched from the sidelines in the second quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (18) 71-yard touchdown catch and run in the third quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrated after he scored his first NFL touchdown in the third quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson celebrated with teammates after he ran for a 71-yard touchdown in the third quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey (5) reacted after missing a field goal in the third quarter.

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A heavily defended Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen went up high for a Kirk Cousin pass that resulted in an interception in the the fourth quarter.

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Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Jayon Brown (55) and free safety Kevin Byard (31) batted away a pass meant for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) resulting in a turnover in the fourth quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) made a one-handed touchdown completion in the fourth quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) caught a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) was congratulated by Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham (30) after he made a one-handed touchdown completion in the fourth quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) was tackled by Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Jayon Brown (55) as he ran with the ball in the second quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings receiver Adam Thielen (19) caught a touchdown pass while being defended by Johnathan Joseph (33) of the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter.

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Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) dove on the top for a one yard touchdown in the third quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) striped the ball from Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill in the third quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings strong safety Harrison Smith celebrated after he intercepted the ball in the second quarter as the Vikings took on the Tennessee Titans at US Bank Stadium, Sunday, September 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, MN.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook ran for a first down despite defensive pressure from Tennessee Titans cornerback Johnathan Joseph in the second quarter as the Vikings took on the Tennessee Titans at US Bank Stadium, Sunday, September 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, MN.

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Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) dove atop Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) after he was brought down by Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Jayon Brown (55) in the first quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) could only watch from the ground after the Tennessee Titans recovered a fumble of his in the first quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson mad a grab for a first down despite defensive pressure from Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler in the second quarter as the Vikings took on the Tennessee Titans at US Bank Stadium, Sunday, September 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, MN.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) broke away for a 39-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) scored a touchdown in the first quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) caught a deep pass over Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) in the second quarter.

Jerry Holt

Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (18) caught a 31-yard pass while being defended by Malcolm Butler (21) of the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Minneapolis, MN – September 27, 2020, U.S. Bank Stadium, NFL, Minnesota Vikings vs. Tennessee Titans

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Minnesota Vikings defensive end D.J. Wonnum sacked Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill in the first quarter as the Vikings took on the Tennessee Titans at US Bank Stadium, Sunday, September 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, MN.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) broke away for a 39-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.

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People cheer from the stands as the Vikings took on the Tennessee Titans at US Bank Stadium.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) laced up his shoes which were painted with images of Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, and Nelson Mandela, among others, ahead of the game against the Tennessee Titans.

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Tennesee Titans players during the National Anthem at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Minnesota Vikings free safety Anthony Harris (41) rallied his teammates ahead of Sunday�s game against the Tennessee Titans.

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