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The Vikings needed as much help as possible on the offensive end to keep up with the high-powered Detroit offense. They did not get that from the rushing attack.
Ty Chandler and Alexander Mattison combined for 17 yards on 11 carries. Minnesota had a rushing EPA of -0.34. The New York Jets have the worst rushing attack in the league, with an EPA of -0.237. The Vikings were better off not handing the football off, and that was certainly the case as Minnesota only handed the football off five more times for six yards in the second half.
The Lions were keyed into the run game, stuffing the box and forcing the ball into the air. There were no holes for Chandler to get to the second level, making running the ball impossible. Detroit truly made the Vikings a one-dimensional team this game, and they could not capitalize, despite their talent at the pass-catcher positions.
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