Sam Bradford, Vikings quarterback
So far, so good for Bradford. Completed 26 of 36 for 262 yards with no turnovers and was not sacked.
Jeremiah Sirles, Vikings lineman
A week after replacing Alex Boone at guard in a victory at Carolina, Sirles stepped in for injured Andre Smith at tackle and didn't miss a beat.
Xavier Rhodes, Vikings cornerback
Won the battle with Odell Beckham Jr. (career low 23 receiving yards) and had an interception.
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