Minnesota Vikings Week 4 Superlatives

The Minnesota Vikings played a disappointing game in Dublin. It was a 24-21 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Unlike all other games in team history, there’s no return home from this “road” loss. The Vikings are stuck overseas as they play another “road” game against the Cleveland Browns next Sunday. That game is in London. So, rebounding from this game to that game will be done overseas. Anyway, that’s another issue. As for the Steelers game in Dublin, the Vikings didn’t play well but still made it a game. They even had a chance for a tie or win at the end. While it’s always hard to pick superlatives after a loss, a few players did shine against the Steelers.

Offensive Player of the Game

Justin Jefferson, WR

It’s always easy to look to Justin Jefferson. He had his first 100-yard game of the season. 

10 catches, 126 yards

It could’ve been so much more as he had nearly 100 yards at the half. The Steelers had no answer as Jefferson was running free through the Steelers secondary all game. The problem was that Carson Wentz was under constant attack behind a depleted offensive line. 

 

Honorable Mention:

Jordan Addison, WR

Welcome back Jordan Addison! After sitting through a three-game league suspension, Addison was finally on the field. He had four catches for 114 yards. 

Defensive Player of the Game

Jalen Redmond, DT

Jalen Redmond opened the game with a sack of Aaron Rodgers. He collected a second sack later in the game. They were the only sacks of the old fart. The Vikings needed a handful more sacks than that. After a stat-, and score-filled game against the Cincinnati Bengals, this game felt like a step back for the Vikings defense. They need a rebound game against the Browns. Highlighted by the sacks, Redmond was a bright spot against the Steelers. 

Special Teams Player of the Game

Will Reichard, K

As with Justin Jefferson on offense, it’s easy to look at Will Reichard for Special Teams Player of any game. He’s rolling. He made both field goals and the extra point attempted against the Steelers. He’s perfect for the season.