snagged their sixth consecutive win on Sunday to improve to 11-2 on the season.
Better yet, the win came against Kirk Cousins and his new squad the Atlanta Falcons in which Sam Darnold far outperformed the former Vikings QB. With the win now in the rearview mirror, here is a look at the Vikings’ snap counts from Week 14.
Offense
 celebrates running back Aaron Jones’ (33) touchdown run against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.</p>
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<li>LT Cam Robinson (60)</li>
<li>LG Blake Brandel (60)</li>
<li>C Garrett Bradbury (60)</li>
<li>RG Dalton Risner (60)</li>
<li>RT Brian O’Neill (60)</li>
<li>QB Sam Darnold (58)</li>
<li>WR Justin Jefferson (57)</li>
<li>WR Jordan Addison (45)</li>
<li>RB Aaron Jones (38)</li>
<li>TE T.J. Hockenson (37)</li>
<li>TE Josh Oliver (30)</li>
<li>WR Jalen Nailor (24)</li>
<li>RB Cam Akers (19)</li>
<li>FB C.J. Ham (19)</li>
<li>TE Johnny Mundt (11)</li>
<li>WR Brandon Powell (10)</li>
<li>WR Trent Sherfield (10)</li>
<li>QB Nick Mullens (2)</li>
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<p>It was a perfect occasion for Sam Darnold to have the first 5-TD game for a Vikings quarterback in 20 years as Minnesota faced off with Cousins and the Falcons. Darnold finished the day with 347 yards and those five TDs to go along with a 78.6% completion percentage. Remember those turnover issues Darnold had earlier in the season, too? He now has gone four games without throwing an interception.</p>
<p>It was also arguably Jordan Addison’s best game as a pro as he finished the day by catching three of those Darnold touchdown passes while leading the team with eight catches and 133 yards.</p>
<h2>Defense</h2>
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