Harrison Smith, Vikings safety
A full-extension interception was the highlight in a day that also included a sack, five tackles and a tackle for loss.
Adam Thielen, Vikings receiver
Finished with 9 catches for 97 yards and also drew a pass interference to keep a touchdown-drive alive.
Trae Waynes, Vikings cornerback
He's still a work in progress, but managed the Jordy Nelson threat well enough and collected six tackles.
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