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The Minnesota Vikings toppled the 8-6 Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, their first win in Seattle since 2006.
The 5 Foremost Takeaways from Vikings’ Win over SEA
The Vikings now have a 13-2 document in 2024 — a season once they have been presupposed to win about six or seven video games, in line with oddsmakers.
The Vikings subsequent play the Inexperienced Bay Packers at dwelling, however earlier than that, these are the 5 predominant takeaways from Seahawks-Vikings ranked in ascending order (No. 1 = most vital takeaway).
5. Particular Groups Majesty
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Ryan Wright banged 6 punts on Sunday … for 300 yards. He averaged 50 yards per punt.
A single 50-yard punt would’ve been candy. As a substitute, Wright maintained the lofty averages whereas driving 66% of punts contained in the opponent’s 20-yardline. What a day.
Then, Will Reichard kicked completely and appears firmly again on observe after the quad harm. Wright and Reichard obtained sport balls from Kevin O’Connell — rightfully so.
4. Dallas Turner’s Continued Rise
Dallas Turner recorded an interception — every week after logging a sack towards the Chicago Bears. He grew to become the primary rookie defensive lineman for the Vikings to document an interception in 21 years. The final man was Kevin Williams, who turned out to be a stud for Minnesota.
The rookie EDGE graded a 91.3 from Professional Soccer Focus, which is simply excellent.
He doesn’t seize full-time snaps due to Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard, however Turner is a complete stud. Don’t neglect it.
3. The JJets Sport
Vikings followers waited for over three months on Jefferson’s signature sport.
It arrived in Seattle.
The phenom playmaker banked 10 receptions for 144 yards and a couple of touchdowns. He’s the highest-paid wideout in soccer, and Sunday was an instance of why the paycheck is value it.
After the sport, Jefferson in contrast the 2024 Vikings to his 2019 championship LSU crew. These talkers are right here.
2. Darnold Delivers within the Clutch — Once more
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Minnesota has requested Darnold to step up within the clutch about 4 instances in 2024, and he has not disenchanted.
The person is simply plain good. He’s not taking part in above his means; the underside gained’t fall out. That is the Darnold who the New York Jets drafted six years in the past. It simply took a very long time for him to develop and discover the suitable coach and offense.
Darnold is cold-blooded within the clutch and may have the juice to provide in January. There aren’t any extra Darnold-related anxieties.
1. Homefield Benefit inside Actual Attain
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) drops again to move in the course of the third quarter of their sport Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Lambeau Area in Inexperienced Bay, Wisconsin. The Detroit Lions beat the Inexperienced Bay Packers 24-14.
Had Minnesota misplaced to Seattle, the homefield dream could be on life help.
Conversely, the Vikings must win two extra video games — towards hated foes — and in that case, each eligible postseason sport will happen at U.S. Financial institution Stadium. It’s there for the taking.
Consider it this manner, as properly: if Minnesota wins its subsequent two video games, it is going to play soccer within the Divisional Spherical of the playoffs.
Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the College of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his day by day YouTube Channel, VikesNow. The present options friends, evaluation, and opinion on all issues associated to the purple crew, with 4-7 episodes per week. His MIN obsession dates again to 1996. Listed responsible pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doorways (the band). He follows the NBA as intently because the NFL.
All statistics offered by Professional Soccer Reference / Stathead; all contractual info offered by OverTheCap.com.
