Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants: Winners and losers from week 4

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Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) celebrates with quarterback Sam Bradford (8) his touchdown against the New York Giants in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

The red zone offense

Through the first three weeks, the Vikings had only managed three offensive touchdowns. On Monday, the team equaled that number, scoring once through the air and twice on the ground. The offense was hit or miss during the game, but they really got the ball rolling when they were in the red zone, scoring on all three of their trips.

Kyle Rudolph has become a favorite target for Bradford, and the two connected for a touchdown against the Giants. If he can keep playing at this high level, Rudolph will become a household name by the end of the season.

Both running backs were also able to find the end zone. Matt Asiata got the party started with his first quarter score, which gave the Vikings a lead they’d never relinquish. Jerick McKinnon was the last one to score in the game, and his fourth quarter touchdown put the Vikings up by two scores and sealed the game.

This team is a defensive team, and that’s fine. The defense has proven it is championship caliber. However, there will be some games when the offense needs to step their game up, and it was great to see them do so on Monday.

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