Vikings studs and duds from thrilling Christmas Eve win vs. Giants

Minnesota Vikings studs and duds from thrilling Christmas Eve win vs. Giants

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 24: T.J. Hockenson #87 of the Minnesota Vikings catches a touchdown pass over Darnay Holmes #30 of the New York Giants and Julian Love #20 of the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /

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Dec 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) runs after a catch against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports /

Justin Jefferson – STUD

Not that this comes as a surprise to anyone, as Jefferson is a stud every week, but you still have to give credit when credit is due. Jefferson posted what is becoming an average stat line by standards(12 Rec, 133 yards, 1 TD) and was Kirk’s go-to option on the final drive that set them up for the game-winning field goal.

As NFL fans, we are witnessing what could potentially go down as one of the greatest seasons by a wide receiver of all time, as Jefferson just needs 209 yards over his last two games to set the single-season receiving record.

Not too bad for a guy who is still on his rookie contract…

Danielle Hunter- STUD

In potentially his best game of the season, it was refreshing to see Hunter look like his old self wreaking havoc on opposing QBs, as the edge rusher out of LSU finished with 2 sacks, 4 QB hits, and 7 tackles in the Vikings win.

Finally healthy this season after missing most of the last two with injury, Hunter had a slow start, but has rebounded nicely in recent games, and will look to continue his momentum into the playoffs, where the Vikings will need him most.

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