One way to look at the incredibly disappointing Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons is that there are no players deserving of special note. The offense was severely lacking. Going again without left tackle Christian Darrisaw and losing left center Ryan Kelly at the half were a significant setback. They are two of the four or five most important players on the roster. The Vikings offense will not be at their best without Darrisaw and Kelly. The offense against the Falcons was a problem. The defense against the Falcons was not a problem as they held the Falcons to field goals until a late touchdown. In a disappointing loss, here a some of the players that did what they could to keep the game from being worse than it was.
Offensive Player of the Game
Justin Jefferson, WR
Justin Jefferson had three catches for 81 yards. He had a long of 50. That set up a field goal that closed the first half. Sadly, it was the Vikings last score.
No one should ever look at the box score of a Vikings game and see Justin Jefferson with three catches.
Defensive Player of the Game
Dallas Turner, OLB
Dallas Turner gets the nod simply for getting a sack during his first start.
Special Teams Player of the Game
Will Reichard, K
Well, this one’s easy as Will Reichard is responsible for the entirety of his team’s scoring. With all due respect to Brandon Aubrey, there isn’t another kicker in the league that I’d want on the Vikings.
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