Minnesota Vikings stock market report: Week 1 at Titans

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Sep 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) runs for a touchdown after an interception during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Stock Up: Eric Kendricks

Eric Kendricks almost ended up on the stock down list. To begin the game, Kendricks missed multiple tackles that enabled the Titans to gouge the Vikings on the ground. Luckily for him, and the entire team, he was able to overcome his early errors to resume his role as the sure-fire tackling machine.

The biggest play of the game came at the end of the third quarter. WithMinnesota trailing, the Titans were moving the ball up the field at will. Mariota was able to make plays of 17, 16, 10, 5 and 7 yards, taking the Titans from their own 34 yard line to the Vikings’ 24. Kendricks intercepted Mariota’s next pass and turned on the jets to return the INT 77 yards for the score. That pick-six gave Minnesota a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.

It was good to see Kendricks shake off the rust from missing time in the preseason. Most of the time, the Vikings’ defensive schemes will funnel the ball carrier to Kendricks, so it’s important that he is able to shed blocks and secure the tackle. He led the team in tackles as a rookie, and his play in today’s game only proves that the sky is the limit for this sophomore linebacker.

Stock market report for week 1: Vikings at Titans

Who from the Minnesota Vikings do you think increased their stock the most during the 2016 NFL regular season opener against the Titans and who saw their value plummet? Leave your thoughts, opinions, and ideas in the comments below.

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