Everson Griffen, Vikings defensive end
Pro Bowler had three of the team's eight sacks.
Marcus Sherels, Vikings punt returner
Notched his fourth career punt return TD, a 54-yarder in the second quarter, to give the Vikings some life, and had another strong game as a gunner on the punt coverage team.
Harrison Smith, Vikings safety
Vikings leading tackler on the day, had a sack, recovered a fumble, was all over the field.
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