Irv Smith Jr. sets a record

Kind of a "minnie" breakout game for our new #84.  I think we saw just a glimpse of how good of a weapon he's going to be. 

That in a game when they still didn't throw much or need to. He looks like a guy that could routinely get 100 yards receiving, with the targets. We've only gotten 3 from the position in the past 4+ seasons.

I have to say that when he caught his first pass up the seam and got flipped all I saw at first was a big body and an 80 number and thought it was Rudolph getting flipped and I immediately thought season ending injury,  was relieved to see it was the kid and that he bounced right up.

Irv looked real good. I would love to see him get more passes. Dalvin adds such a spark to this offense and Irv could definitely do the same....and imagine what that could do for Thielen and Diggs....

@"Vikergirl" said: https://twitter.com/VikingsPR/status/1175853040860925953?s=19

this could be huge against the bears,  they will already be loading up to stop the run, but if Smith can get going against a LB they will be forced to use a Safety on him and leave either Diggs or AT in single coverage.

Steve Jordan I certainly remember, not Andrew...Not exactly a high bar lol! But I'll take it and it doesn't detract from big upside with Mr Smith.

What was diggs stat line---didn't see the game but seemed like he was missing for the most part on hi lites

He had a 26 yarder called back...and I want to say another big gainer...

@"JimmyinSD" said: I have to say that when he caught his first pass up the seam and got flipped all I saw at first was a big body and an 80 number and thought it was Rudolph getting flipped and I immediately thought season ending injury,  was relieved to see it was the kid and that he bounced right up.