Minnesota Vikings Week 15 Superlatives

The Minnesota Vikings secured their 12th win of the season with a 30-12 takedown of the Chicago Bears on Monday night. Here are some of the players that made the win happen.

Offensive Player of the Game

Aaron Jones, RB

Against the Bears:

18 carries

86 yards

1 TD (1)

2 catches

20 yards

Aaron Jones ran well throughout the game. He was especially impactful in the second half. The Vikings have had difficulties all season punching the ball into the end zone from up close. Jones had a second half 1-yard touchdown. Cam Akers had another in the second half.  

One of Jones’ biggest plays was taking a short pass 17 yards on third-and-17. 

The Vikings offense felt a little off all game. Aaron Jones was the one offensive player that didn’t look off. 

Defensive Player of the Game

Jonathan Greenard, OLB

Jonathan Greenard could be Defensive Player of the Game every game. He’s been a beast all season. He’s been terrific getting after the quarterback. He’s been terrific against the run. He should be in the conversation for the league’s Defensive Player of the Year.

Against the Bears:

6 tackles

1 sack

Greenard’s sack was a strip-sack that Blake Cashman recovered. That big play led to the Vikings first touchdown of the game. It felt like it was the Vikings game from that moment. 

Greenard harassed Caleb Williams for four quarters. 

Special Teams Player of the Game

Will Reichard, K

Against the Bears:

3 FGs (52,31,46)

3 extra points

It’s great having Will Reichard back. He missed a month with a quad injury. He was dynamite before the injury. He’s been dynamite since his return. The Vikings have a problematic kicking history. As a rookie, it feels like Reichard has already put that history in its proper place.