JUSTIN JEFFERSON
Vikings receiver
He was the center of attention as he approached Randy Moss' franchise record for receiving yards in a season. He came up 16 yards short after five catches for 107 yards and a TD, but in two NFL seasons he has 3,016 yards, an NFL record. He had seven 100-yard games this season and tied Adam Thielen for the team lead in touchdowns with 10.
IHMIR SMITH-MARSETTE
Vikings receiver
The rookie had the first 100-yard game of his NFL career in his first start, snaring three catches for 103 yards and a 44-yard touchdown.
PATRICK PETERSON
Vikings cornerback
The veteran returned his first interception as a Viking for a touchdown on a fourth-and-1 play in the fourth quarter that gave his team its final 31-17 advantage.
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