After a close loss to its division rival, the Detroit Lions, on Sunday, Minnesota is taking some heat from the talking heads. Although the Vikings were largely competitive in the loss, despite getting crushed in the second quarter,

Greenard notched his fifth sack of the season on Sunday and was the only Vikings player to receive an elite-level grade. He also added nine pressures, eight hurries, two tackles, and a forced fumble against the Lions. Greenard also received a 93.7 pass rush grade, a season-high for him.

Kevin O’Connell is a pragmatic person. He typically understands why reporters throw specific questions his way. Monday was no different. The Minnesota Vikings coach stood behind a lectern and listened to a member of the media pontificate about his team,