The Ups from Week 8 vs Cleveland
- Making good decisions. Minnesota made a lot of great decisions during the game, knowing when the take a knee or call for a fair catch plus adding solid tackling and situational awareness. Diving on the muffed punt and fumble were great as well.
- David Morgan showing up on the radar. Throughout the season, Morgan hasn’t been a weapon in the passing game. The team has been using him as a blocker, but he finally got to show off his soft hands, catching 3 passes for 28 yards.
- The Streak continues! Everson Griffen came into the game with a sack during each contest and that tradition continued. Even though it took until the final minutes of the game to happen, Everson has 10 sacks heading into the bye week!
- Jerick McKinnon still effective. McKinnon once again shined in both the run and pass game, making the case for him to get a larger split in the committee between him and Latavius Murray. So shifty and so fun to watch!
- The big boys in the middle. Tom Johnson and Linval Joseph are monsters. Those big fellows not only clogged up the middle with a few exceptions, but they were also able to win the battle in the trenches when rushing the passer. Sack City!