The Minnesota Vikings suffered their first loss of the season against the Detroit Lions- a narrow one 31-29. It was a game where both teams overcame double-digit deficits. It was also the first time the Vikings have lost when even or ahead in takeaways in the Kevin O’Connell era. Statistically, the box score stats were close across the board, with no team having a big advantage in any category.
The difference in the game was one play. If the Vikings make one more play, they win narrowly instead of losing narrowly. And there were a lot of opportunities to make that one more play.