New Vikings GM needs to make some key trades after loss to Lions exposed a few Vikings weaknesses

Every NFL team has flaws except perhaps the 17-0 Miami Dolphins in 1972. In the Vikings 19-15 loss in Detroit on Sunday, the Vikings offense that couldn’t convert enough third downs and stay on the field allowed the Lions talented offense to wear down the Vikings defense to the tune of 164 rushing yards in the second half (230 for the game) and an 11:26 edge in time of possession. We knew this Vikings team was going to lose a few games, especially during the current toughest four-game stretch of the season. This was a tough loss for Kevin O’Connell and Vikings Nation to digest when the Lions had five starters out in the second half including four on their defense that ranked last entering the game. This included two Pro Bowlers—linebacker Jack Campbell (who we hope is recovering from his scary neck injury) and safety Brian Branch along with their best corner D.J. Reed. Kyler Murray’s shaky performance coupled with an offensive line that couldn’t protect him well enough. The Vikin