Nov 13, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) kneels on the field after being brought down against the Washington Redskins in the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
Nov 13, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) gestures after catching a pass against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
The Good Stuff
Getting some confidence. The Vikings continued their plan of attack from last week. Extra protection, short passes, and creative runs are helping the offense, but there is still a lot of work to do as far as efficiency and putting it all together on drives to get in the end zone on a regular basis.
Persistence pays off. Being on the one yard line hasn’t been a good situation for Minnesota lately. They have failed on several occasions to punch the ball in from that distance. Still, the Vikings pounded Asiata three times with one yard to go during the first half and got the running back in the end zone.
Stefon Diggs is amazing. Every time I think about the failed draft picks at wide receiver for the Vikings I think about just how much Stefon Diggs can do for an NFL team. He’s got great hands, speed, and the ability to get separation. There’s a reason he is Sam Bradford’s favorite target.
The defense can still take the ball away. Coming into this game, Minnesota had a great turnover differential. Sadly, most of that came early in the season, with the team struggling to do so recently. But Sendejo pulling the ball out and Griffen landing on it is a big step for the Vikings defense.
Kyle Rudolph is being the player he should be. Rudolph is a big target. As announcers say, a tight end should be a quarterback’s best friend, since they are like a security blanket. Rudolph has consistently been involved in games and staying healthy, which should be important in planning how to fix some offensive issues.
