Xavier Rhodes, anelite cover corner, was torched a couple of times, and the front seven failed to create pressure on the Eagles' offensive line. The Vikings allowed 456 yards from scrimmage in the loss, including 85 yards and two touchdowns to wide receiver Alshon Jeffery. But the Eagles shredded through their secondary like a knife Sunday, as Foles threw for 352 yards and three touchdowns. Minnesota's defense looked overwhelmed - Ranked sixth in total defense (yards allowed per game) during the regular season, the Vikings consistently proved to be stingy for opposing teams. The loss of rookie Dalvin Cook went under the radar during the Vikings' winning streak, but his shiftiness and aggression out of the backfield would have been welcomed in this game.ģ. Vikings running backsJerick McKinnon andLatavius Murray combined for just 58 yards on 16 carries, with a long run of just 10 yards.
Continuously playing defense on the road is tough, and Minnesota's defense looked sluggish. The Vikings couldn't muster any run game - Clock management was a problem for the Vikings, as they were unable to maintain long drives to soak up the clock. The Eagles were great at forcing turnovers all season, and the Vikings were the latest team to feel their wrath.Ģ.
Having scored first, the Vikings looked readyto make noise in a hostile environment, but Nick Foles outperformed Keenum. PICKED! #FlyEaglesFly #NFLPlayoffs /iGjgC6Q0M3
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