Vikings crushed 28-22 by Eagles. Wentz’s epic fails, Flores’ defensive blunders & red zone nightmares exposed—can MIN rebound? In this episode of The Real Forno Show, hosts Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano
dissect the Minnesota Vikings’ frustrating Week 7 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles, questioning what’s wrong with the team and if it’s fixable. As a Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the show dives deep into game film, player performances, and strategic missteps, offering unfiltered insights for Vikings fans craving honest NFC North analysis.
Forness and Stefano cover key Vikings issues with sharp commentary and All-22 film review.
Highlights include:
- Carson Wentz’s Struggles: Forness calls Wentz “not an NFL starting quarterback,” citing missed easy throws, two interceptions (including a pick-six), and poor decision-making that cost potential touchdowns, arguing the offense is built around his weaknesses.
- Brian Flores’ Defensive Approach: The hosts critique Flores’ blitz-heavy scheme (38%) for failing against Jalen Hurts (158.3 passer rating), allowing big plays like DeVonta Smith’s 79-yard TD, with no turnovers forced and coverage busts galore.
- Jordan Addison’s Value: Amid trade rumors (e.g., Patriots interest via Albert Breer), they emphasize Addison’s crucial role in enabling plays for Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson, rejecting trades unless for massive hauls like a first and second-round pick.
- Red Zone Woes: Vikings went 1-for-6 on touchdowns due to penalties, bad snaps, and execution errors, with controversial calls (e.g., Hockenson’s overturned TD) adding frustration. They also touch on J.J. McCarthy’s injury update (limited practice, potential switch), offensive line failures (Blake Brandel’s poor play), and optimism despite the 3-3 record.
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Question:
What do you think is the Vikings’ biggest fix: benching Wentz or revamping Flores’ defense? Share in the comments!
