Who earned Star Tribune game balls after Sunday's 27-23 Vikings victory?

November 18, 2019 at 3:57AM
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson (94) celebrated after tackling Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) in the first quarter. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com The Minnesota Vikings played the Denver Broncos in an NFL game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Jaleel Johnson (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Game balls

Kirk Cousins, Vikings quarterback

After a check-down first half, Cousins opened up with 261 passing yards in the second half and three touchdown passes. Finished with a 133.2 quarterback rating.

Stefon Diggs, Vikings receiver

Caught all five of his targets for 121 yards, and his 54-yard TD was key to the comeback. Had another long reception wiped out by a penalty.

Jaleel Johnson, Vikings defensive tackle

Subbing for injured star Linval Joseph, Johnson had six tackles, including a sack and another tackle for loss, and one quarterback hurry.

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