Minnesota Vikings Best and Worst: Week 13 vs. Seattle Seahawks
By Adam Carlson
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Although the Vikings really struggled in the third quarter, there were some great things to pull from this game. Seattle is one of the best teams in the NFL and they boast one of the most balanced and talented rosters of any squad.
Despite that, Minnesota had really good play from their quarterback. Kirk Cousins connected on 22 of his 38 pass attempts for 276 yards and two touchdowns. His one interception came when Stefon Diggs failed to haul in a pass that bounced off his hands.
Here are some other good things to come out of Week 13 for the Minnesota Vikings:
- Getting off to a strong start. The Vikings took their opening drive all the way down the field for a score, setting a tone offensively after a big stop. The drive included a nice flip to C.J. Ham, a beautiful run from Stefon Diggs, and was capped off by a Dalvin Cook touchdown run.
- Big play from Quon! One of Cousins’ touchdowns came in the fourth quarter when the Vikings were trying to mount a comeback. Laquon Treadwell broke free from busted coverage to find himself wide open for a 58-yard touchdown, notching the second score of his career.
- Filling in well. Alexander Mattison found himself thrust into a big role once Dalvin Cook left the game. He ran the ball for 5.5 yards per carry and caught four passes for 51 yards. He hasn’t quite proven that he would be able to fill in for a full game at the NFL level and let’s hope that doesn’t have to happen this season.
- A jack of all trades. Anthony Barr was everywhere in this game. He played the run, covered receivers, and rushed the passer often. He led the team in tackles with 11 (seven solo) and had two hits on quarterback Russell Wilson.