**Next Gen Stat: **Stefon Diggs had 52 receiving yards and a TD when he faced press coverage in Week 1.
**Playing up to competition: ** Mike Zimmer's Vikings have won 5 of their last 6 meetings against Super Bowl-winning QBs.
**Favorite month: ** Minnesota is 6-1 in games played during the month of September since 2015.
**New RB in town: **Dalvin Cook's 127 rush yards in Week 1 were the most ever by a Vikings rookie in a debut game.
**Defensive MVP: **Everson Griffen had six tackles, 1 sack, 1 QB hit and 1 tackle for loss in Week 1.