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Vikings kicker Greg Joseph kicked a 54-yard field goal to win the game.
Vikings kicker Greg Joseph kicked a 54-yard field goal to win the game.

Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune, Star Tribune

GREG JOSEPH

Vikings kicker

Three weeks after missing a 37-yarder as time expired against Arizona, Joseph hit a 54-yarder to win a game the Vikings could not lose. He also made a career-long 55-yarder on Sunday as he accounted for 13 of the Vikings' 19 points.

This is a photo of Everson Griffen of the Dallas Cowboys NFL football team. This image reflects the Dallas Cowboys active roster as of Friday, Sep. 4, 2020. (AP Photo) ORG XMIT: NFLHS20

EVERSON GRIFFEN

Vikings defensive end

Gaining his first start of the season, Griffen had sacks on back-to-back plays and forced a fumble the Vikings recovered with the Lions at the Minnesota 31 in the first quarter. He has at least one sack in three consecutive games.

This is a photo of Eric Kendricks of the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team. This image reflects the Minnesota Vikings active roster as of Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. (AP Photo) ORG XMIT: NFLHS20

ERIC KENDRICKS

Vikings linebacker

His one-handed interception early in the third quarter squashed another Lions drive inside the Minnesota 30. The catch earned the praise of none other than Justin Jefferson.