The Detroit Lions turned in one of their worst performances of the year against the Minnesota Vikings, falling 27-24 to their divisional foes. While the score suggests a close battle, the Lions were playing from behind nearly the entire game, and they required a 3-for-3 conversion rate on fourth downs just to keep it close.
So, naturally, the report card this week is going to look a little ugly. Here are my grades for the Detroit Lions’ Week 9 game against the Vikings.
Quarterback: D
The offensive problems were multifaceted against the Vikings, but Jared Goff didn’t do the team any favors. He missed some relatively easy throws (crosser to Kalif Raymond), held onto the ball too long, and was uncomfortable in the pocket for the entire day.
At his best, Goff can make defenses pay when the

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