Minnesota Vikings Week 11 Superlatives

This sure is harder to do after a loss. Especially a loss that really felt like it should’ve been a win. Anyway, the Denver Broncos scored one more point than the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night. That’s all that really matters. Here are some of the players that stood out in the loss to the Broncos. 

Offensive Player of the Game

Ty Chandler, RB

With 175 yards, the Vikings had their best rushing game of the season. Ty Chandler was effective on the ground:

10 carries

73 yards

31 of those yards came on a fake punt. It was a fake punt that continued a drive that eventually got to the Broncos 12-yard line. 12 yards further and the Vikings would’ve iced this game with a touchdown. Instead, they had to settle for a field goal and the Broncos had an opportunity. 

Chandler was also effective as a receiver:

4 catches 

37 yards

110 total yards. Chandler is emerging as an explosive compliment to Alexander Mattison. The production against the Broncos should result in an even bigger role. He’s earned it.

Defensive Players of the Game

Danielle Hunter, OLB

Once again, Danielle Hunter was the Vikings best defensive player. The numbers against the Broncos reveal only part of his game.

1 sack

3 tackles

2 tackles for loss

The sack was Hunter’s 12th of the season. 

Ivan Pace Jr, LB

Starting in place of injured defensive leader Jordan Hicks, rookie Ivan Pace Jr. had a strong game. He had the green dot and made the defensive play calls. He paced a strong defensive showing with nine tackles. He was close to being the game’s hero when he forced and nearly recovered a fumble on the Broncos game-winning drive. In a game of inches, the ball just squirted out of bounds before he could control it. Like Chandler, Pace is emerging as an impact player for the Vikings.