Minnesota Vikings Week 15 Superlatives

The Minnesota Vikings were once again in a giving mood. They gave the Cincinnati Bengals a Week 15 win. Here are some of the players that did some good things in a very disappointing loss. 

Offensive Players of the Game

Ty Chandler, RB

Alexander Mattison’s sprained ankle last week against the Las Vegas Raiders gave Ty Chandler the starting opportunity against the Bengals.

23 carries 

132 yards

1 TD

3 catches 

25 yards

Chandler was terrific in his first start. It was a statement game. From my comfy couch, he should be starting even when Mattison returns. 

Jordan Addison, WR

Jordan Addison had been pretty quiet since Kirk Cousins was lost for the season. He returned to the spotlight and stardom with Nick Mullens at quarterback. 

6 catches 

111 yards

2 TDs (37,1)

Addison made the Bengals pay for the attention paid to Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson. That’s the way it was supposed to be when the Vikings selected Addison in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Jefferson-Addison duo will be one of the league’s best for years. 

Defensive Player of the Game

Danielle Hunter, OLB

The Vikings defense continued its recent outstanding play into the second half against the Bengals. Then the Bengals got them on their heels in the fourth quarter. Just as they did in losses to the Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears, the Vikings defense gave up a couple “fluky” big plays against the Bengals. Those plays were the difference. It was ultimately a disappointing performance by the Vikings defense. Despite that, as he’s done all season, Danielle Hunter shined. 

2 sacks

5 tackles

3 tackles for loss