Vikings' Quarterback Nick Mullens Struggles in Loss to Lions
Despite criticism and comparisons to injured starter Kirk Cousins, Mullens remains confident and acknowledges need for improvement.
- Minnesota Vikings' quarterback Nick Mullens had a rough game against the Detroit Lions, throwing four interceptions in a 30-24 loss.
- San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was benched in favor of Sam Darnold after a poor performance against the Baltimore Ravens.
- Vikings' wide receiver Justin Jefferson made comments comparing Mullens to injured starter Kirk Cousins, highlighting the team's struggles without Cousins.
- Mullens' performance placed him alongside Hall-of-Fame quarterback Warren Moon in the record books for all the wrong reasons, being the second quarterback in Vikings history with 400 yards and four interceptions in the same game.
- Mullens remains confident despite criticism, stating that he believes he's a very good quarterback but needs to work on ball placement.