Podcast: Vikings, Sam Darnold lay an egg in biggest game of regular season at Detroit

From Ford Field, Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan discuss QB Sam Darnold’s no-show, a lackluster offense and the playoff road ahead in this episode of the Access Vikings podcast.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 6, 2025 at 7:14AM

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?

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Andrew Krammer

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Andrew Krammer covers the Vikings for the Minnesota Star Tribune, entering his sixth NFL season. From the Metrodome to U.S. Bank Stadium, he's reported on everything from Case Keenum's Minneapolis Miracle, the offensive line's kangaroo court to Adrian Peterson's suspension.

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