Anthony Barr Picks Off Mattthew Stafford Twice

“We played tight coverage, and I think they’re in the top, leading the league in interceptions, and [we] got some hands on some tipped balls, which always helps,” Barr said. “Their offense likes to kind of take shots, so we had that covered up on the backside. But it doesn’t mean too much with the L.”

Despite picking off the former Lion three times, the Vikings failed to sufficiently capitalize on offense.

Barr’s first interception, despite setting Minnesota up at the L.A. 11, was followed up by a 23-yard Greg Joseph field goal. And Woods’ takeaway to open the third quarter? The offense moved the ball just 18 yards before having to punt it away.

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, who led the team with eight catches for 116 yards, was asked during his postgame press conference if the offense “let the defense down” with an inability to put points on the board.

“For sure. We definitely let them down,” Jefferson responded. “I felt like they played a tremendous game, especially with those three turnovers. We’ve got to find a way to get in the end zone, score, put points on the board, and it’ll be a different game if we do that.”