7 biggest takeaways from the Vikings win vs. Commanders in Week 9

There were some important things we learned about the Minnesota Vikings during their Week 9 game against the Washington Commanders.

Fans of the Minnesota Vikings had a lot to be excited about heading into their Week 9 game against the Washington Commanders. The purple and gold had a 6-1 record and added a potential playmaker at tight end through trade.

Their opponent, the Commanders, won three straight and were looking to continue feeding off the energy of backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke while showcasing a tough defense that loved hanging in low-scoring contests.

Minnesota and Washington battled through the entire game with both teams looking as though they were in control at times. When time expired, the Vikings were the victors by a score of 20-17 over the Commanders.

Several important things were learned during the wild game on Sunday afternoon in the nation’s capital. Let’s take a look at seven takeaways from Minnesota’s victory over the Commanders and what they could mean going forward.