Minnesota Vikings PodcastVikings Postgame Report: The Minnesota Vikings Dominate The Houston Texans 34-7, Improve To 3-0 - HOU - Wk 3
Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings improved to 3-0 after a dominant performance at U.S. Bank Stadium over the Houston Texans. The Vikings once again capitalized on an early interception, this time by Kamu Grugier-Hill on the second play of the game and Justin Jefferson turned it into six points six plays later. Cam Bynum also grabbed another interception early in the 4th Quarter that led to a 2-yard touchdown by Johnny Mundt. Defensively, the Vikings recorded 2 interceptions, 5 sacks, 8 pass deflections, and 8 QB hits. Former Texan Jonathan Greenard led the team with 3 sacks. Offensively, Sam Darnold once again was efficient and effective. Darnold finished with 181 yards passing, 4 passing touchdowns, and a QBR of 128.9. The 4 passing touchdowns went to Justin Jefferson, Aaron Jones, Jalen Nailor, and Johnny Mundt. Aaron Jones ran for 102 yards, had 148 combined yards, and his receiving touchdown on the day. Will Reichard also was perfect in the kicking game once again, including a 58-yard field goal in the 4th Quarter. The Vikings shift their sights to Green Bay next week in pursuit of another victory.
Paul Allen and Pete Bercich break it all down, including: the defense making C.J. Stroud uncomfortable, Jonathan Greenard's 3-sack game, Sam Darnold taking advantage of key mismatches, and the importance of winning the turnover battle. Plus, both Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold's press conferences are included in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.
