Sam Bradford, Vikings quarterback
In his first start, he passed for 286 yards and a pair of touchdowns, with a quarterback rating of 121.2.
Stefon Diggs, Vikings receiver
The 2015 fifth-round draft pick had the eighth-best yardage day in team history, turning nine catches into 182 yards.
Trae Waynes, Vikings cornerback
After an up-and-down game against Aaron Rodgers, he had the game-sealing interception with 1:50 remaining.
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