Offensive Players of the Game
Sam Darnold, QB
20 completions
32 attempts
246 yards
2 TDs
8 carries
18 yards
1 TD
After last week’s three-interception outing, Sam Darnold needed an efficient game. Not only was he on target throughout the game, he had a few magician-like escapes of certain sacks. The victory margin and his stat line would’ve been more impressive if Jalen Nailor had held on for a 46-yard touchdown. The pass was a beauty and right on Nailor’s hands. It should’ve been a catch.
Justin Jefferson, WR
Justin Jefferson gets special mention as he again put his name in the NFL record book. His 81 receiving yards gives him 6,811 yards for his career. That’s the most receiving yards through five years in NFL history. He still has seven more games to play in his fifth season.
Defensive Player of the Game
Patrick Jones II, OLB
As with most games this season, the defensive player of the game could go to nearly any number of players. This Vikings defense is very much a team defense. Patrick Jones II gets the nod in this game.
His stats:
5 tackles
2 sacks
3 tackles for loss
Several Vikings pass rushers spent most of the afternoon in the Titans backfield. They tallied five sacks and 10 tackles for loss. Jones, as much as anyone, was rarely slowed by the Titans offensive line.
Special Teams Player of the Game
Ryan Wright, P
Ryan Wright stepped on the field for his first punt in the second half. That punt went for 66 yards. Due to a sputtering offense, he punted five times in the second half. Three of those pinned the Titans inside their 20-yard line. His second punt was inside the five-yard line and wonderfully downed by Trent Sherfield Sr. at the two-yard line. It was perfect team work and execution.
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