Big question: Which version of the Vikings defense is the real one?

The Vikings' 24-7 loss to the Eagles on Monday night breathed new life into many of the questions that followed the team into the season. Kirk Cousins' three second-half interceptions, which ensured he would fall to 2-10 on Monday nights after winning his past two starts, triggered plenty of commentary about whether he can truly reach new heights under Kevin O'Connell.

And after he caught nine passes for 184 yards and two touchdowns against the Packers, Justin Jefferson was held in check by an aggressive Eagles secondary that asked Darius Slay to shadow the receiver. Slay's two interceptions, and the Vikings' inability to find big plays for Dalvin Cook or Adam Thielen, invited concerns about what the team will do when Jefferson isn't taking games over.

But where the Vikings' offense has a fairly well-established floor and ceiling, there's more to learn about a defense that's playing a new scheme this season after two years of disappointing results cost Mike Zimmer his job. After holding the Packers to 7 points — fewer than they'd ever scored in a game Aaron Rodgers started against Minnesota — the Vikings' defense was dissected by Jalen Hurts on Monday night. Heading into Week 3, the team still seems in search of a foundation on defense.