Nwangwu Sees Time on Offense, Pair of Vikings Make…
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— Anthony Barr played 44 snaps before leaving with a hamstring injury. Nick Vigil played 57 snaps, and Blake Lynch was on the field for 20 snaps as Minnesota called upon its linebacker depth.
— Minnesota once again had four cornerbacks see the field on defense. Peterson played every snap, but the other three players were part of a rotation. Bashuad Breeland played 49 snaps, followed by 25 from Cameron Dantzler and 15 from Mackensie Alexander.
— D.J. Wonnum led the way at defensive end with 61 snaps and also recorded a sack. Sheldon Richardson kicked outside and started at defensive end, playing 53 snaps. Tashawn Bower, who was signed Wednesday, played 19 snaps at defensive end. Patrick Jones II was on the field for 15 snaps.
— Second-year defensive tackle James Lynch led all interior linemen with 55 snaps played. Armon Watts was on the field for 54 snaps and recorded a sack for the second straight game. T.J. Smith made his Vikings debut with 20 snaps. Minnesota played without starters Dalvin Tomlinson (Reserve/COVID-19 list) and Michael Pierce (on Injured Reserve with an elbow injury).
— Josh Metellus played three snaps on defense in the Vikings three-safety package. Rookie Camryn Bynum missed Sunday’s game with an ankle injury.
— Blake Lynch led all players with 25 snaps on special teams. Kris Boyd played 21 snaps there, and Ryan Connelly played 19. Ham Dan Chisena, Troy Dye and Myles Dorn saw the field for 18 snaps on special teams. Metellus played 17 snaps there.
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