Rookie Mike Hughes and newcomer Sheldon Richardson immediately prove their worth

September 10, 2018 at 3:02AM
Vikings Mike Hughes (21) returned an interception 28-yards for a touchdown in the third quarter. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com ñ September 9, 2018, Minneapolis, MN, US Bank Stadium, NFL, Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers
Vikings Mike Hughes returned an interception 28-yards for a touchdown in the third quarter against the 49ers. . (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Mike Hughes, Vikings cornerback

The rookie perhaps set the tone for his career with a pick-six, a pass breakup in the end zone and three tackles.

Sheldon Richardson, Vikings defensive tackle

He showed why Mike Zimmer wanted him so much, disrupting the interior, assisting on a sack and collecting six tackles.

Dalvin Cook, Vikings running back

He'll have bigger rushing games (16 carries, 40 yards), but with six catches for 55 yards, it was a solid comeback.


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