NFL regular season week 11

On By Littum

The Vikings can complete a clean sheet in the AFC South today with a win over the 2-7 Titans in Nashville. They hope to do it in a way that will be a little less stressful than their last two wins over the Jaguars and Colts – games where the Vikings turned it over 6 times and scored a combined 3 points in the first half.

That will largely depend on Sam Darnold’s ability to take care of the football. He has thrown five interceptions over the last two weeks after throwing five in the first seven games of the season. Several of them have gotten deep into the opposing territory and kept points off the board for Minnesota. The Vikings need Darnold to get back to the way he played earlier this season.

The Titans have struggled mightily this year and come into this game with a -83 point differential. But if anything is going to keep them in this game and give them a chance against a 7-2 Vikings team, it’s a defense that ranks in the top half of the league in the most advanced metrics. Jeffery Simmons and Amani Hooker are among the leaders of a group seeking to fight Kevin O’Connell’s attacks.

Tennessee also needs its quarterback, Will Levis, to take care of the ball. He’s coming off a solid, interception-free performance against the Chargers, but turnovers have been an issue in his young career. Levis faces a tough challenge today against a Vikings defense that leads the NFL in numerous statistics, including takeaways.

This is a big one for the Vikings, who must find a way to get to 8-2 if they want to stay within striking distance of the Lions in the NFC North. Stay tuned below for live updates throughout the game.

Vikings 13, Titans 3

7:40 — Sam Darnold sneaks into the end zone to cap a 16-play, 89-yard drive for the Vikings that was aided by a questionable flag on the Titans on 4th and goal. Parker Romo missed the PAT.

Vikings 7, Titans 3

3:16 a.m – There is an explosive game for the Vikings attack. Sam Darnold hits a wide open Jordan Addison, who bursts into the end zone for a 47-yard touchdown.

Titans 3, Vikings 0

4:39 – The Titans turn their takeaway into three points.

10:31 — The turnover woes continue for the Vikings’ offense. Aaron Jones drops a pitch from Sam Darnold and the Titans recover.

11:18 – Blake Cashman gets a sack for the Vikings to force a punt on the opening possession.