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Neal: Gophers men’s hockey isn’t getting any breaks — and that’s a good thing
By Katherine Langford
Vikings Can’t Let First Loss Have A Snowball Effect
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
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The Minnesota Vikings traveled to Detroit on Sunday as the only undefeated team remaining in the 2026 NFL season. They left with their first loss on the board, and now the Vikings must avoid a snowball effect. Vikings Can’t Let First Loss Have A Snowball Effect In sports, momentum is a big thing. The Vikings rode momentum to six straight wins to start this season, but momentum can work both ways. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, right, talks to Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O Connell after 19-15 win at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect The defense couldn’t win the game for their team in Detroit on Sunday. Keeping a team under 20 points in a road game is a good effort, especially against an offense as high-powered as the Lions have. When that’s not enough for a win a team has a problem, but it was no secret that the Vikings have a major offense problem. The first loss just shone a bright spotlight on it
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