The Minnesota Vikings have played against Matthew Stafford on 22 occasions since 2009, knocking off teams led by the veteran quarterback 60% of the time.
But this week, Vikings fans became unlikely bedfellows with Stafford. Why? Well, the two parties have a shared opinion about a particular player — Detroit Lions safety Kirby Joseph.
Vikings Fans Suddenly Love Matthew Stafford
After Joseph targeted the knees of Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson last month, the team’s faithful decided he was a “dirty” player. Hockenson was lost for the season with a torn ACL and PCL and may not return for Week 1 next season.