![]() ![]() After a promising opening drive in which the Vikings marched down the field and right into the end zone, the Eagles completely took over this game. 21, 2018: Vikings 7, Eagles 38Ī 31-point loss in the NFC Championship is bad enough on its own, but when it comes a week after one of the most triumphant moments in franchise history, it’s especially cutting. This loss dealt a blow to the Vikings’ playoff hopes, and signaled one of the most complete failures of a Zimmer-coached team. ![]() The 34-point, zero-turnover performance was the defense’s second-worst of the season. It wasn’t quite the transcendent defense of 2017, but it was well on its way. Zimmer’s defense ranked sixth and third in points allowed this season. The offense could not get anything going – Sam Bradford was sacked five times, threw an interception and fumbled, while Adrian Peterson let slip another fumble and managed just 22 yards on six carries before the game got out of hand. This is a candidate for the worst loss of Zimmer’s early years as head coach. ![]()
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