Snap count analysis from the Vikings 30-24 loss vs. Lions

The snap counts from the Minnesota Vikings 30-24 loss to the Detroit Lions paint a picture of a team in transition at the end of the season.

The Minnesota Vikings struggled too much on Sunday afternoon against the Detroit Lions which ended up with a 30-24 loss on Christmas Eve. Despite not going the way the Vikings wanted it to, there is still plenty of positive from this game.

The intrigue about it lies in the snap count data. Multiple injuries hindered the offense and defense throughout the game, but who stepped in to replace them? Looking at that process gave us a lot of information on how the Vikings might proceed forward when dealing with their injuries.

The snap counts from Sunday’s game are interesting and we break them down.