Teddy Bridgewater, Vikings
Nothing spectacular for the rookie quarterback, but threw a pair of TD passes and managed the game well under frosty conditions.
Adam Thielen, Vikings
The backup receiver and special teams ace blocked a first quarter punt and returned it for a 30-yard touchdown, his first in the NFL. It was the longest blocked punt return for a TD in team history … for about 20 minutes.
Everson Griffen, Vikings
Defensive end had two sacks and returned a punt blocked by Jasper Brinkley 43 yards for a touchdown, a team record for longest punt return TD.
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