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Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur has consistently found ways to adjust at halftime. Against the Ravens, Browns and Falcons, Keenum struggled early on, then found ways to move the ball in the second half, leading the Vikings to wins.
The Vikings came into the game as one of the five best offenses in the NFL. The question is whether they could continue that pace against a Falcons defense that brought speed and playmaking ability. Showing offensive versatility speaks to the Vikings’ argument for being the NFC’s best team. Keenum completed passes to nine difference receivers and five different players registered a run.
Up 14-9, the Vikings’ offense was again called upon to guide clock after a missed Matt Bryant field goal. A key 21-yard throw to Adam Thielen put the game on ice and Keenum finished the game 25-for-30 with 227 yards and two touchdowns. The Vikings ran for 107 yards on 29 carries.
On defense, the Vikings were flat-out incredible against a Falcons team that came into the game on fire. Matt Ryan went just 17-for-30 with 173 yards and zero touchdowns.
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