Vikings defense highlights flaws that need to be addressed after first loss of 2024

Goff found Amon-Ra St. Brown for a 35-yard TD on Detroit's next series and finished 7-for-7 with 118 yards passing in the second quarter – he started the game 15-for-15; His first incompletion was hit at the line by Vikings defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard. Goff completed 88% of his throws for 280 yards.

“There weren't too many big plays, especially with an electric offense,” Bynum said, “but they were able to march down the field. Like I said, it’s just not enough – there are little blunders here for everyone.”

Bynum praised Goff for identifying weaknesses against the Vikings' blitz attack.

“There’s always a hitter in every single defense,” Bynum said. “Thanks for finding these.”

Gibbs added a second rushing touchdown in the second quarter, giving him twice as many in a single frame as the Vikings' defense allowed in the first five games. The scat back was the focal point of Detroit's offense, totaling 116 yards on the ground and 44 more on four possessions. His last one was the key.

With 1:25 to play, Gibbs streamed out of the backfield and sneaked past Greenard, who was supposed to follow him into the flat. That turned into a 16-yard catch. Greenard took responsibility for the missed assignment and showered Gibbs, a fellow Georgia native, with credit for his speed and physicality.

“He’s a damn good player,” Greenard admitted. “One of the better defenders in the league in my opinion.”