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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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 17: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings takes the field before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /

Adam Thielen- DUD

With only one catch for 6 yards(5 targets) in this game, Thielen didn’t exactly produce the number you want from your WR2. Thielen has been struggling to create separation all season long, and with younger, cheaper receiving options like K.J. Osborn and T.J. Hockenson on the roster, Thielen’s time in Minnesota may come to a close sooner than expected. It is clear the 9-year vet is not what he used to be, and is on pace to finish with his lowest receiving yards output since the 2015 season(excluding 2019, when he was injured for almost half the season).

Chandon Sullivan- DUD

As the Vikings starting slot corner, Sullivan did not do a great job taking away the middle of the field. Daniel Jones consistently found his receivers open on short routes and slants all day long, and Sullivan did not do much to stop it.

On a one-year contract, the former Packer has not done much to inspire confidence in the Vikings to bring him back, and with the youth waiting in the wings at CB(Akayleb Evans, Andrew Booth Jr.), Sullivan may be looking for work somewhere else next season.

The Minnesota Vikings head to Lambeau next week to take on the Packers in a divisional matchup.

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