At half-time the Vikings were down 33-0 and most had them dead and buried – with fans at home switching off the TV and even some reports of fans leaving U.S. Bank Stadium early.
Well, why wouldn’t they? The Vikings were atrocious in the first half, simply atrocious. It’s a good job that there wasn’t a full slate of games being played otherwise the broadcaster may well have just dumped the game like CBS did for the Vikings-Cowboys a few weeks back.
They weren’t to know they were about to witness the largest comeback in NFL history, leaving us with a bevy of comments and takes at half-time that we can now look back upon with festive mirth.
Here’s a selection from around the 1:40–2:10 p.m. period for your enjoyment:
Pro Football Talk jumping the gun.
This will be Indy’s seventh straight win over Minnesota, dating back to the game in 1997 that clinched the Peyton Manning pick. They’ll meet again in 2024.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 17, 2022
Oh nooooooooooo
I never ever leave sporting events early. Today I left with the Vikings game trailing 33-0. I’ve learned my lesson. Glad I regret it. #skol pic.twitter.com/YoOiFFizwm
— Sam Sklar (@sklarsam_) December 17, 2022
And another
https://twitter.com/databaselawyer/status/1604206716437962752
Family > Vikings (when they’re losing)
I did it.
I turned off the TV at halftime.
I'm leaving the house and spending time with my family instead.
If the Vikings aren't going to bother to show up today, no need for me to keep watching. https://t.co/8z5wNkYRoG
— Eric Thompson (@eric_j_thompson) December 17, 2022
A former Packer ripping on the Vikings? This year? Come on
Are the Vikings the saddest and most pathetic franchise in NFL history?
They’re definitely in the discussion.— Tom Crabtree (@itsCrab) December 17, 2022
KSTP’s Tom Hauser wanted justice for the 66,000
Is it too late to “flex” this game back to Sunday? Asking for about 66,000 people who actually paid to watch this embarrassment in person. On the bright side, we’re set up for biggest comeback in NFL history! #skol
— Tom Hauser (@thauserkstp) December 17, 2022
Bring Me The Sports’ Joe Nelson, before Kirk Cousins threw for more than 400 yards in the second half
Kirk Cousins. Time to move on.
That's so bad. His pass to Osborn before the blocked punt was awful, too.
— Joe Nelson (@JoeyBrainstorm) December 17, 2022
Oh yeah we’re not immune to criticism – the Bring Me The Sports Slack room was a darn gloomy place at half time. Joe has since tweeted that he now believes the Vikings are going to win the Super Bowl, flip-flopping like an Olympic gymnast.
Just when I thought I was out…
I’ll admit it. I gave up. Went Christmas baking instead. And omg what?! Tied ball game.
This relationship with this Vikings squad this year is toxic. Leave you on read only to love bomb you with TDs and swoon you back in
— Jessi Pierce (@jessi_pierce) December 17, 2022
A close call for KFAN’s AJ Mansour
Back in 2005 I convinced my family to leave the MN HS State Championship early, Hopkins was toast…We missed the @BlakeHoffarber butt shot…thought about leaving today's Vikings game early as well, glad I stayed!! #KFANVikes
— Aj Mansour (@AjKFAN) December 17, 2022
Who’s laughing now?
I feel bad I have to turn this off. It’s super funny. The world is laughing at MIN.
— Carl Gerbschmidt (@TheRealCarlG) December 17, 2022
Rosen must have turned up at half-time or something…
I want to believe it’s because I’ve missed both last weeks blowout in Detroit and getting updates on this total embarrassment today that I’m their good luck charm. Did everyone leave to go Xmas shopping? The Minneapolis meltdown
— Mark Rosen (@KFANRosen) December 17, 2022
