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- He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times.
- He is a graduate of the University of Virginia. Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMINNEAPOLIS -- Modern NFL teams almost never win the way the Minnesota Vikings did Thursday at U. S.
- Bank Stadium. The Vikings became the third team in the past 40 seasons to finish with fewer than 10 net passing yards in a victory, riding a stellar performance from their defense and place-kicker Will Reichard in a 23-10 decision over the Detroit Lions. With rookie quarterback Max Brosmer making his second career start and three starting offensive linemen sidelined by injury, the Vikings managed just 3 net passing yards.
- Their total stood at minus-7 net passing yards until Brosmer and wide receiver Justin Jefferson connected for 10 yards on the Vikings' final throw of the night."It wasn't our standard in the pass game," Minnesota coach Kevin O'Connell said.
- "But sometimes, it depends on how your team plays collectively as a group.