Minnesota Vikings Week 10 Superlatives

The Minnesota Vikings won a classic against the Buffalo Bills in Week 10. It was a 33-30 overtime thriller. So many players made an impact. That’s especially true on defense. It’s tough to single out anyone. Here’s an attempt to do so.

Offensive Player of the Game

Justin Jefferson, WR

10 catches for 193 yards and a touchdown.

This one’s actually pretty easy. Jefferson had one of his best games. His 32-yard snag on 4th-and-18 was ridiculous. Nearly all of his ten catches converted a third down. The Vikings needed every one of them. 

Dalvin Cook’s 81-yard touchdown burst ignited the Vikings comeback from 17 down but Jefferson was the best player on that cold Buffalo field. 

Defensive Player of the Game

Patrick Peterson, CB

A lot of defensive players made a difference in the game. Peterson’s two interceptions in the end zone were the biggest. The first was huge in the comeback. The second sealed the win. 

The Vikings defense kept the Bills offense out of the end zone in the second half and overtime. That was the difference in this game. 

Special Teams Player of the Game

Ryan Wright, P

Kene Nwangwu, KR

The Vikings special teams didn’t make any game-changing plays in Week 10. A missed extra point added to a growing kicking issue. 

Ryan Wright continued his strong punting. He punted three times for 149 yards with a long of 59 yards. 

I’ve been waiting for Kene Nwangwu to pop a big return. He didn’t do so against the Bills but he did have a nice 39-yarder. It set up a drive that ended with a field goal. Seeing as the game went to overtime, every point was important and that return helped provide some. 

I have a feeling that Nwangwu, or punt returner Jalen Reagor, maybe both, is going to take a return for a score.