Vikings game balls: Defense stands tall in win over Packers

October 16, 2017 at 3:40AM
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) sacked Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley (7) for a six yard loss in the fourth quarter.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) sacked Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley (7) for a six yard loss in the fourth quarter. (Brian Stensaas — Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Harrison Smith, Vikings safety

A full-extension interception was the highlight in a day that also included a sack, five tackles and a tackle for loss.

Adam Thielen, Vikings receiver

Finished with 9 catches for 97 yards and also drew a pass interference to keep a touchdown-drive alive.

Trae Waynes, Vikings cornerback

He's still a work in progress, but managed the Jordy Nelson threat well enough and collected six tackles.

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