The Minnesota Vikings continued their generous ways against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night.
Perhaps lost in the disappointing loss is the fact that the Vikings played one of the best teams in the league pretty much even. A big reason for that are these players.
Offensive Player of the Game
Justin Jefferson, WR
When the Vikings and Eagles played last year, Darius Slay was the apparent star of the matchup with Justin Jefferson. This year, Jefferson basically did anything he wanted. Other than actually get the ball in the end zone.
11 catches
159 yards
Thursday night, Jefferson was arguably the best player on the football field.
Defensive Player of the Game
Danielle Hunter, OLB
It’s tempting to go with the solid games from Camryn Bynum, Byron Murphy Jr., and Jordan Hicks but it’s Danielle Hunter. Again.
3 sacks
8 tackles
The Eagles ran the ball so damn well that Jalen Hurts didn’t drop back much. Despite a modest number of opportunities, Hunter sacked Hurts three times. I can’t wait to see what Hunter can do when pass rushing partner Marcus Davenport is finally on the field with him.
Special Teams Player of the Game
Ryan Wright, P
Imagine what this game might’ve been if Brandon Powell hadn’t fumbled at the end of his terrific punt return. He might’ve even been this week’s Special Teams Player of the Game. Sadly, Powell did fumble at the end of his terrific punt return and the game went as it did. Anyway, Ryan Wright takes home Special Teams Player of the Game. Again.
3 punts
157 yards
52.3 yards/punt.
The Eagles returned only one of the three punts for two yards. It would’ve been an even better punting performance if the Vikings had managed to recover the fumble they forced.
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