Passive defense yields demise for Vikes, puts season on edge
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Dec. 05, 2021 04:53 PM EST
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), defended by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) catches a 11-yard pass for a touchdown to end the NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), defended by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) catches a 11-yard pass for a touchdown to end the NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Dec. 05, 2021 04:55 PM EST
Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) reacts after the Detroit Lions won the game with a last second touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) reacts after the Detroit Lions won the game with a last second touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Dec. 05, 2021 04:56 PM EST
Members of the Minnesota Vikings stand on the field after the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Members of the Minnesota Vikings stand on the field after the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Dec. 05, 2021 04:34 PM EST
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) catches a 11-yard pass for a touchdown in the last second sof play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) catches a 11-yard pass for a touchdown in the last second sof play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Dec. 05, 2021 04:29 PM EST