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Key players on Thanksgiving: Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions

By Jordan Ison

Nov 13, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs with the ball en route to a touchdown against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs with the ball en route to a touchdown against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) on fourth down late in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) on fourth down late in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

Danielle Hunter

The Vikings’ pass rush has been the main bright spot for this year’s team. With studs like Everson Griffen and Brian Robison, young Danielle Hunter has been the man to really shine. Hunter feasted on Carson Palmer in week 11; the Vikes would love the same production from him on Thanksgiving Day.

The season started with Danielle Hunter only seeing a certain amount of snaps per game. Everyone knew his name after his touchdown against the Titans in week 1. Now, week 12, he is looking like a real pro-bowler.

The Minnesota Vikings need to get a lot of pressure on Matthew Stafford, and it all begins with Danielle Hunter. If Hunter plays well, the whole front 7 plays well. The Vikings need him to get to the quarterback early and often so the defense can truly find success. He doesn’t have to get two sacks again, just hitting and putting a lot of pressure on Matthew Stafford could change the entire game.

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