The Minnesota Vikings are riding a four-game losing streak. Their most recent loss was a sad 26-0 shutout at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks. The loss screams “no superlatives.” The Vikings were shutout for the first time since 2007. Superlative regular, kicker Will Reichard stepped on the field once. For the second half kickoff. While the Vikings offense was terrible, the Vikings defense was fantastic. Despite a few, scattered tackling issues, the entire group was outstanding. They all get this week’s only superlative. One defensive player deserves extra attention.
Vikings Player of the Game
Dallas Turner, OLB
5 tackles
4 assists
2 sacks
2 tackles for loss
1 forced fumble
Impatient folks were calling Dallas Turner a bust after a rookie season playing behind excellent OLBs Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel. Turner received added snaps early in the season when Van Ginkel was injured and more recently when Greenard was injured. Now, Turner is receiving more snaps simply on merit. He’s been outstanding. It’s really no surprise that as his play ascends so does that of the Vikings defense.
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