Vikings Unable to Seize Momentum

Golden OT opportunity missed

Baltimore advanced to the Minnesota 33 before Anthon Barr picked off Jackson with 6:42 remaining.

Instead of going to win the game, the Vikings suffered another three-and-out.

A short pass to Cook gained 2 but was followed by a loss of 1 on a rush by the running back. A third-and-9 with deep routes was attempted as Baltimore brought a heavy blitz. It fell incomplete, and Minnesota punted.

“It was a tremendous play by Anthony, and to get the ball back in that position was a great opportunity for us,” Cousins said. “It was disappointing that we didn’t make the plays necessary to go down and score and win the game then.”

The Ravens overcame another first-and-20 situation on the way to a 36-yard winner by Tucker.

After rallying from an 0-2 start to get to 3-3 on the season, the Vikings find themselves two games under .500 with nine to play. The Vikings will visit the Chargers (5-3) in Week 10.

“We have to capitalize on turnovers, the opportunities we get,” Cousins said. “We have to make plays and score points and distance ourselves. We have not done that enough to this point.”