Seven. That’s right. Only seven first downs in the entire game for the Minnesota Vikings. If not for three turnovers, the Vikings may have never scored. That’s how dominant the defense was for the Packers on Monday night. Kirk Cousins and the Vikings offense could do nothing if not handed a short field. The Packers defense gave up just 139 total yards.
It’s tough to win a game in the NFL with three turnovers, especially when all three are before halftime. But, this team showed its worth and held the Vikings to only 10 points despite giving them the ball three times on the wrong side of the 50-yard line.