Upon Further Review: Vegas was right, Vikings defense no-shows at Detroit North News

Vikings lost 34-23 at Detroit in Week 14. Vegas was right, the defense was terrible. Minnesota didn't force a takeaway or record a sack. The Vikings defense gave up 450 yards of offense. Execution was sloppy. Decision-making was woeful. The Lions executed a fake punt to perfection. Penei Sewell was effectively calling the game. Jameson Williams made his NFL debut for a 41-yard touchdown. Vikings attempted an onside kick with 2:49 to go. It didn’t work.

Jefferson caught a franchise-record 223 yards on 11 of 15 targets. Cousins threw for 425 yards and two touchdowns. The Vikings defense didn't show up at Detroit North News.

T.J. Hockenson played his first game on the visitor's side at Ford Field. He was booed by the fans. In terms of his individual showing, he caught six passes for 77 yards. The Vikings tight end has a 36-302-1 receiving line in six games with Minnesota.

Jefferson scored a 71-yard touchdown, but the play was called dead at the 32. The Vikings scored the next play and won the game. The officials' whistle was a mistake. Detroit recovered Joseph’s onside kick and added three more points. Minnesota's defense couldn't stop Goff or keep its deficit from increasing. It's shameful that the refs decided to change the momentum.

Vikings defense has given up 2,303 yards in its past five games. It's the first time in franchise history that Minnesota's defense allowed 400+ yards. The team has a poor pass rush and a failure to sustain drives. They rank 27th in the NFL in time of possession per drive (2:41) and 14th per Football Outsiders in drive success rate (72.3%).

Vikings lost to Detroit North News. Justin Jefferson had a record day. T.J. Hockenson was booed in his return to the team. Kevin O’Connell thought Kirk Cousins was trying to will the Vikings to a victory. The silver lining of a loss is the constructive work to get things corrected. It's always tempting to look past mistakes when you lose. When you win, the urgency to improve is naturally there. Vikings coach Kevin o”Connell. Kirk cousins is optimistic. He thinks the loss creates some good improvement.

The Vikings are preparing for a Saturday game against the Colts. Indianapolis has lost six of its last seven games and fired coach Frank Reich. The Vikings defense is not going to get a pass at home against a team that has struggled recently.