5 facts about Vikings QB Jaren Hall, who Minnesota is trusting with its playoff push
The Minnesota Vikings are swapping out quarterbacks. Again.
With Kirk Cousins still injured, and having tried Joshua Dobbs and Nick Mullens under center, the Vikes are turning to rookie Jaren Hall in Week 17 when they host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football.
It’s certainly a choice.
Not only is the first-year pro out of BYU making his second NFL start against a division rival in primetime, he’s doing it with the team’s playoff chances in the balance.
According to ESPN’s playoff projections, Minnesota has a 20% chance to make the postseason. That jumps to 39% with a win in Week 17 as the Detroit Lions already clinched the NFC North.
So what should fans know about Hall as he gets set for a high-stakes start?
Here are five facts to get you up to speed.