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Minnesota Vikings Week 8 player rankings: Adam Thielen impresses

By Adam Carlson

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 21: Aldrick Robinson #17 of the Minnesota Vikings is congratulated by his teammate Latavius Murray #25 after his fourth quarter touchdown against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Vikings defeated the Jets 37-17. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 21: Aldrick Robinson #17 of the Minnesota Vikings is congratulated by his teammate Latavius Murray #25 after his fourth quarter touchdown against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Vikings defeated the Jets 37-17. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 21: Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings returns an interception with teammates Xavier Rhodes #29 and Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 21: Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings returns an interception with teammates Xavier Rhodes #29 and Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

Who are the best players on the Minnesota Vikings roster heading into Week 8 of the 2018 NFL season against the Saints? Here are the player rankings!

The Minnesota Vikings entered Week 7 of the 2018 NFL season looking to keep their winning ways going. Coming off back-to-back wins against the World Champion Philadelphia Eagles and struggling Arizona Cardinals, their opponent was a capable New York Jets squad.

Played in East Rutherford, New Jersey, this contest was one where Minnesota was favored by only 3 points thanks to a strong Jets defense and a powerful run game that has trampled several teams this season.

Still, the Vikings players banded together and walked out of this road game with a 37-17 victory on Sunday, Oct. 21 thanks to some great performances on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball.

Those performances have been taken into account and the player rankings for the 2018 NFL season for the Minnesota Vikings have been released as the squad looks ahead to Week 8 against the Saints.

Let’s get the rankings started!

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