The Minnesota Vikings are sitting with a lead of 4.5 games in the NFC North after a 20-17 win over the Washington Commanders. The vibes are immaculate with this team right now and the camaraderie is excellent.
The game was an ugly one that was marred by miscues throughout. Despite the miscues, the pictures from the game came out fantastic. Here are the best of the best from Sunday’s game.
Kirk Cousins returns to Washington
Nov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is pressured by Washington Commanders defensive end James Smith-Williams (96) during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes the ball as Washington Commanders defensive end James Smith-Williams (96) chases during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes the ball as Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Injured Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (L) hugs Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) after their game at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) waves to fans while leaving the field after the Vikings’ game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes the ball as Washington Commanders defensive end James Smith-Williams (96) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) walks off the field against the Washington Commanders during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates with Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) after connecting on a touchdown pass against the Washington Commandersduring the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The atmosphere was mixed
Nov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) waves to fans while leaving the field after the Vikings’ game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) runs out of the tunnel with teammates prior to their game against the Minnesota Vikings at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) runs out of the tunnel with teammates prior to their game against the Minnesota Vikings at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders cheerleader on the field against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) runs onto the field during player introductions prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Reagor (5) adjusts his pads during warmup prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders cheerleader on the field against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Cam Sims (89) and Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) run out of the tunnel prior to their game against the Minnesota Vikings at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) stands in the tunnel during player introductions prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings fan Sir Death in the stands against the Washington Commanders during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings fans display a sign against the Washington Commanders during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
The camaderie is real
Nov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell (L) shakes hands with Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera (R) after their game at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Injured Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (L) hugs Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) after their game at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (95) and Washington Commanders wide receiver Dax Milne (15) exchange jerseys after their game at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) hugs Washington Commanders offensive tackle Saahdiq Charles (77) after their game at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (L) exchanges jerseys with Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) after their game at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (L) exchanges jerseys with Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) after their game at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Vikings
Nov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) reacts after making the go-ahead field goal against the Washington Commanders in the closing seconds during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) kicks a field goal against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) kicks the game winning field goal against the Washington Commanders during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (4) carries the ball against the Washington Commanders during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) runs after a catch against the Washington Commanders during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) runs after a catch against the Washington Commanders during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) and Vikings linebacker D.J. Wonnum (98) celebrate after a sack against the Washington Commanders during the third quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (4) catches a touchdown pass as Washington Commanders safety Kamren Curl (31) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (4) catches a touchdown pass over Washington Commanders safety Kamren Curl (31) during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (4) catches a touchdown pass over Washington Commanders safety Kamren Curl (31) during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) attempts a pass as Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) defends during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass as Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) chases during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) makes a reception over Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (4) carries the ball against the Washington Commanders during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Za’Darius Smith (55) pressures Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (56) prepares to snap the ball against the Washington Commanders during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass in front of Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) catches a pass against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Commanders
Nov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) is pressured by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) deflects a pass by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) attempts a pass as Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) defends during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) carries the ball as Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) defends during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Dax Milne (15) celebrates with Commanders tight end John Bates (87) after catching a touchdown pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Dax Milne (15) celebrates with Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) after connecting on a touchdown pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders place kicker Joey Slye (6) congratulates holder Tress Way (5) after kicking a field goal against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) deflects a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) in the end zone during the second quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) at the line of scrimmage against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders place kicker Joey Slye (6) kicks a field goal against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) carries the ball as Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) makes the tackle during the second quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Za’Darius Smith (55) pressures Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) reacts after being sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Ross Blacklock (96) during the second quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker D.J. Wonnum (98) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
The defense went bowling
Nov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) intercepts a pass intended for Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (82) during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass intended for Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (82) during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass against the Washington Commanders during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass against the Washington Commanders during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings players celebrate after an interception by Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsNov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings players celebrate after an interception by Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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