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Minnesota Vikings MVPs: Week 3 vs. Oakland Raiders

By Adam Carlson

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 22: Darren Waller #83 of the Oakland Raiders loses the ball as Xavier Rhodes #29 and Eric Kendricks #54 of the Minnesota Vikings tackle him during the third quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The ball was ruled down on the play. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 22: Darren Waller #83 of the Oakland Raiders loses the ball as Xavier Rhodes #29 and Eric Kendricks #54 of the Minnesota Vikings tackle him during the third quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The ball was ruled down on the play. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 22: Eric Wilson #50 and Xavier Rhodes #29 of the Minnesota Vikings tackle Jalen Richard #30 of the Oakland Raiders in the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Oakland Raiders 34-14.(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
Eric Wilson #50 and Xavier Rhodes #29 of the Minnesota Vikings (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

Defensive MVP – Eric Wilson, linebacker

Anthony Barr sat out this week’s game with a groin injury, opening the door for Eric Wilson to get a lot more playing time. The linebacker did a great job with contain, patrolling the line of scrimmage to make sure the Raiders offense doesn’t gain yards after the catch or break any long runs.

Statistically, this was a monster game for Wilson. He had a game-high eleven tackles on the game with seven of them being solo. In addition, two of the takedowns were sacks on quarterback Derek Carr.

The front seven of the Minnesota Vikings did a great job containing Josh Jacobs and DeAndre Washington, as the duo was held to only 66 yards on 16 carries with zero rushing touchdowns on the day.

It’s good to know that if there is ever a problem with a linebacker in the team’s defense and Wilson has to fit in that Wilson will be able to fill in and play at a high level. It can still be debated whether Wilson or Kendricks should be the MVP, but those linebackers played their tails off!

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Who do you think was the MVP from the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3 against the Oakland Raiders? And which other offensive or defensive players deserve an honorable mention nod from the contest? Let us know in the comments.

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