MINNEAPOLIS — The Vikings committed three fumbles, including two on consecutive offensive plays in the third quarter, swaying momentum in a 14-7 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
The first turnover was by Jerick McKinnon, who was at quarterback in the Wildcat formation. McKinnon faked a handoff to Dalvin Cook, but the ball popped out as McKinnon was trying to tuck it.
Anthony Zettel recovered the ball at the Minnesota 47, and Detroit was able to get a 37-yard field goal from Matt Prater on the drive.
The second fumble occurred on a carry by Cook, who appeared to hurt his knee before he was contacted by Tavon Wilson.