Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan recap the Vikings' 31-9 loss to the Lions at Ford Field from Detroit, where their hopes of clinching a division title, a first-round bye and establishing their dominance in the NFC were left in tatters. What do we make of Sam Darnold's no-show? The lack of consistent protection? What about the approach on offense? Or how they have to take a 14-win team on the road back to the Rams?
Listen and subscribe to the Access Vikings podcast:
Previous episodes of the podcast are here.
Got a question about the Vikings? Email it to accessvikings@startribune.com. We'll answer your questions in an upcoming Access Vikings newsletter or podcast.
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Sports
Gophers

Gophers men's basketball transfer portal watch: Who's going where for 2025-26?
Future Gophers and other Minnesota natives are using the transfer portal. Follow the action here.

Yes, Minnesota United leads MLS in expected goals. Here's what that means.
Loons coach Eric Ramsay and players know it's early, but the team started playing like this at the end of last season.
Sports
RandBall: Williams Arena, old for a long time, will live long past 100
Two developments this week signal that Williams Arena, which opened in 1928, will be the home of Gophers basketball for many years to come.
Twins

On the backfields at Twins spring training, these eight players stood out
If you can wait a couple of years, you probably will see these guys at Target Field.
Gophers

Gophers student managers compete at Final Four, draw inspiration from Medved
In the student manager bracket, the Gophers reached Friday's Final Four semifinal against Louisville.