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Danielle Hunter, Vikings defensive end
Hunter forced two of the four Chargers fumbles, one of them with a sack of Philip Rivers, and recovered a fumble as well.
Ifeadi Odenigbo, Vikings defensive tackle
Odenigbo had a sack and scored his first NFL touchdown with a 56-yard fumble recovery and return.
Harrison Smith, Vikings safety
The Pro Bowler had an interception and a fumble recovery and was in on six tackles, including one for a loss.
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