Win overshadows another strange second half for Vikings

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) watches his 54-yard field goal with teammate Stephen Weatherly (91) as Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) looks on at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 19-17. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 54-yard field goal on the final play of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 19-17. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Detroit Lions outside linebacker Charles Harris (53) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) runs from Detroit Lions nose tackle Alim McNeill (54) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) reacts after breaking up a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) tries to break a tackle by Detroit Lions inside linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings free safety Xavier Woods (23) and safety Harrison Smith (22) break up a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)