Vikings, Ravens and False Starts
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This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi as Early reports indicate that Vikings could be without a top defender on Sunday. It sounds like the Bears might catch a big break on the injury report this week.
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O'Connell, Vikings have found QB training on the fly with McCarthy to be as tricky as it sounds
This season for Minnesota was bound to test Kevin O’Connell, trying to strike the tricky balance between developing a starting quarterback who’d never played in the NFL and coaching a roster designed for a contender.
Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr wasn't going to allow Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson to dictate the pace in week 10.
With Josh Oliver injured and Nailor playing at a very high level, the Vikings leaned on 11 personnel in this one. Instead of Nick Vannett getting the bonus tight end snaps, it was Yurosek and Sims. Thielen and Ham continue to have minor roles.
Lamar Jackson throws two-yard TD to Mark Andrews that extended the Baltimore Ravens lead to 27-13 over the Minnesota Vikings.
Here are three instant takeaways from the Vikings' loss to the Ravens. This wasn't one of Kevin O'Connell's best games. Minnesota wasn't able to build on its opening drive, struggling to sustain any momentum. The Vikings had 18 runs for 120 yards, but 48 of those yards came on five scrambles from McCarthy.
Lamar Jackson played it patient and smart in his second game back from injury, and the Baltimore Ravens continued their defensive resurgence to beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-19 for their third straight victory.
Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is set for 1 p.m. ET. The Ravens are four-point favorites in the latest Ravens vs. Vikings odds, and the over/under for total points scored is 48.5. Baltimore is a -230 money line favorite (risk $230 to win $100), while Minnesota is a +188 home underdog.
Greenard could play Sunday against the Bears, said Kevin O’Connell, who added he’s “very encouraged” by center Ryan Kelly’s progress in the concussion protocol.