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VT’s Vikings Postgame: 6 Quick Thoughts Following a Wild 4th Quarter
Well, that was a wild one.
The Vikings postgame considers a team that was playing terribly for a long time. But then everything started to fall into place as the Vikings then started to play terrific. Check out some quick thoughts after the game before a heartier helping of Vikings content later today.
Vikings Postgame: 6 Quick Thoughts
1 — Terrible News for Kyler Murray
Kyler Murray arrived with a few primary concerns:
- Work Ethic
- Scheme Fit
- Size
- Injuries
On Sunday, the injuries became an issue. The concussion was the byproduct of an awkward tackle in a random play in a football game. The Vikings appear very likely to see the QB1 miss a minimum of a single game.
After the game, Kevin O’Connell didn’t have any firm insight about Murray’s availability, of lack thereof. What’s pretty obvious, though, is that that was a scary moment that requires caution with Murray’s health. The remaining quarterback depth consists of Carson Wentz, J.J. McCarthy, and Max Brosmer.
2 — Dallas Turner’s Best Game by a Minnesota Mile
He was a monster out there. Easily, that was Turner’s best game since getting drafted. Crucially, it’s not just the sacks:
The Vikings saw Turner feast on the Packers. He had a sack and forced fumble alongside a full helping of pressures and quarterback hits.
3 — DeeJay Dallas on Specials
DeeJay Dallas is a practice squad runner who got bumped up for the game. Go back to watch some of those great special teams reps. The depth runner who is wearing #31 was putting in some awesome work.
4 — The Secondary Was a Mess
In fairness, Jordan Love is a very good passer. WR Christian Watson has the capacity to be a menace, when healthy. TE Tucker Kraft might get overshadowed by other TE talent in the NFC North but he’s a ball player.
Still, that wasn’t good.
The Packers saw their QB1 climb up to 387 yards. Most of that damage came in the meaty portion of the game, not garbage-time stats when things got out of hand. Green Bay pass catchers made wide open catches far too often. The Vikings have a lot to correct.
5 — Ruggedness in Green Grass
The Christian Darrisaw and Max Bredeson pair out into green grass is a force. Check it out:
The Vikings should commit to this sort of thing.
6 — Casual Excellence from Will Reichard
Do you know what really takes the wind out of a team’s sails? A missed kick. The Vikings didn’t have to worry about that in Week 1.
The Vikings have grown accustomed to Will Reichard being automatic. What can’t be forgotten, though, is how helpful that is. The third-year kicker went 1/1 on field goal and 4/4 on extra points.
Credit to rookie holder Brett Thorson, too.
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