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Week 5 winners and losers: Minnesota Vikings vs Houston Texans

By Jordan Wright

Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; The Minnesota Vikings play the Houston Texans in a wide view of U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; The Minnesota Vikings play the Houston Texans in a wide view of U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Marcus Sherels (35) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Marcus Sherels (35) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

Marcus Sherels was able to return a punt against the Texans, adding to the Vikings lead and helping put the game out of reach

Marcus Sherels may not be a great cornerback, but he is one of the best special teams players in the league. He has been able to stick around the NFL because he is reliable, but today he proved just how explosive he can be.

Sherels was able to take a punt to the house against the Texans, which expanded the Vikings lead and changed the complexity of the game. This is Sherels’ second punt returned for a touchdown of the year, and fifth of his career.

Not just a kick returner, Sherels is also one of the best tacklers on kickoffs. He is usually the first player to the scene and is reliable in the open field. Sherels is not a player who will hear his named called on SportsCenter much, but he is one of the most important players for the Minnesota Vikings.

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It also helps that he is a local kid, having gone to both high school and college in Minnesota. Between he and Adam Thielen, the Vikings have plenty of local players who are doing big things for the team.

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