EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — It’s another week, and another stern test for the Vikings defense.
Minnesota has faced a litany of offensive superstars of late, ranging from two-time NFL MVP and Super Bowl champion Aaron Rodgers to reigning league MVP Cam Newton to two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning.
This week’s challenge? Houston wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who has caught 256 passes for 3,760 yards and 21 touchdowns in his first 52 games.
Vikings safety Harrison Smith said every team presents challenging offensive players.
“Usually there’s more than one,” Smith said.