Minnesota has gone for a youth revolution this year, and that has led to some less than pleasing results.
The secondary, at times has been beat. The pass rush on defense has simply not been very good on a consistent basis. And there have been plenty of heartaches on offense, defense and special teams.
That said, Minnesota has been winning recently. The team has done so with the help of some unlikely players.
So Vikings Wire compiled a list of the three most pleasant surprises this season. Whether that means a rookie who people maybe didn’t think would be ready to start right away, or a former reserve who has stepped up, these are some players that have delivered more than many would have thought before the season:
