After Kirk Cousins suffered a devastating non-contact injury at Lambeau Field, rookie quarterback Jaren Hall entered the game with a 14-point lead and just over 6 minutes left in the fourth quarter.
Color commentator Jonathan Vilma suggested the Vikings should play it safe with a two-score lead and run the football to drain the clock. “Let’s remember the score.” Vilma said. “That’s first and foremost, up 14. Hall knows the score, and I’m sure Kevin O’Connell is letting him know the score as well. Do not force the issue.”
At first, it appeared the Vikings were content to play it safe.