Vikings Triumph Over Titans Despite Levis's Long TD

The Minnesota Vikings secured a 23-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans, with quarterback Sam Darnold throwing for 246 yards and two touchdowns, while also running for a score. The Vikings' defense proved formidable, sacking Titans quarterback Will Levis five times and intercepting him once. Despite the loss, Levis showcased his potential with a 98-yard touchdown pass to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, marking the longest offensive touchdown of the NFL season. The Titans were plagued by penalties, including a pivotal unnecessary roughness call and an illegal formation penalty that nullified a touchdown. The Vikings capitalized on the Titans' mistakes, converting them into scoring opportunities, including a touchdown following a controversial penalty. The win improved the Vikings' record to 8-2, while the Titans fell to 2-8, continuing their struggles this season.