Five extra points: Aggressive opening moves and smart closing ones aid Vikings win
Beyond the boxscore, here's what stood out from Sunday's Vikings victory over the Bears, including coach Kevin O'Connell going with his gut instead of the data.
Beyond the boxscore, here's what stood out from Sunday's Vikings victory over the Bears, including coach Kevin O'Connell going with his gut instead of the data.
Stripping the ball from former teammate Ihmir Smith-Marsette in the final minute was not the only way Cameron Dantzler helped the Vikings avoid an embarrassing loss.
While Marco Rossi and Calen Addison earned spots after impressive training camps, Nic Petan and Mason Shaw were placed on waivers and are ticketed to start the season at Iowa.
The Vikings joined the Chiefs as the only offenses with 12 third-down conversions in a game this season. Dalvin Cook, who had 94 yards on 18 carries, can take some of the credit.
Justin Jefferson's third time reaching at least 147 receiving yards through five games came courtesy of a game plan that routinely had him running open.