"The only other teams that have won games with fewer than 10 net passing yards are the 1987 St. Louis Cardinals (4 yards) and the 2006 Houston Texans (minus-5 yards). It's even more rare for a team to win by a double-digit margin in that scenario. The Vikings' total Thursday was the second-fewest passing yards for a team that won by 10 or more points since the 1970 merger."
"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 receiver Justin Jefferson connected for 10 yards on the Vikings' final throw of the night. "It wasn't our standard in the pass game," coach Kevin O'Connell said. "But sometimes, it depends on how your team plays collectively as a group.""
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 23-10 while recording just 3 net passing yards. Rookie quarterback Max Brosmer made his second career start as three starting offensive linemen were sidelined by injury. The Vikings' passing total sat at minus-7 until a late 10-yard connection between Brosmer and Justin Jefferson. The victory was driven by a strong defensive performance and placekicker Will Reichard. Only two other teams in the past 40 seasons have won with fewer than 10 net passing yards. The Lions sacked and hit Brosmer multiple times despite being ranked No. 18 in defensive pass EPA per play.
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