Minnesota Vikings offensive and defensive MVPs: Week 12 vs Packers

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 25: Sheldon Richardson #93 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after sacking Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers in the fourth quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /

Defensive MVP

Sheldon Richardson, DT

This was a massive game for the big man, who seemed unblockable up front for a majority of the game. Sheldon Richardson made the day extremely tough in the running game, clogging up the middle with fellow defensive tackle Linval Joseph to only allow 77 rushing yards on the day.

When Green Bay did run the ball his direction, they didn’t get too far. Richardson had a great nose for the ball during this game, leading the team in tackles with seven with three of those being solo efforts.

However, he will be best remembered during this game for the two sacks he put on quarterback Aaron Rodgers. In fact, Richardson counted for half of the team’s total sack output during Week 12 on his own, which is very impressive.

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Who were your MVPs from the Week 12 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers? Let us know who you would have chosen from the Sunday Night Football game in the comments section!

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