The 2024 Minnesota Vikings may have finally added a loss to their record, but the magical season and roster remain in place.
Week 7 was a perfect example of this, as the team had to play 60 minutes because of the adjustments the Lions following a rough first quarter. The Vikings never gave up and had the lead until a last-second field goal earned the Lions their victory to launch into first place in the NFC North.
As expected, the offense used many of the same players at different positions. On defense, though, the number of players involved seems to have been much more varied.
Here are the snap counts from the Vikings in Week 7.
Quarterback
Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Sam Darnold - 60
Running Backs
Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) scores on a 31 yard touchdown run as Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) chases during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Aaron Jones - 43
Ty Chandler - 11
C.J. Ham - 10
Wide Receivers
Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tries to reach for a pass that falls incomplete as Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (0) defends during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Justin Jefferson - 58
Jalen Nailor - 44
Brandon Powell - 2
Trent Sherfield Jr. - 4
Jordan Addison - 51
Tight Ends
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Johnny Mundt - 40
Josh Oliver - 35
Robert Tonyan - 2
Defensive Linemen
Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) prepares for the snap against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Harrison Phillips - 48
Jerry Tillery - 34
Jonathan Bullard - 46
Jihad Ward - 7
Jalen Redmond - 2
Edge Rushers
Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) tackles Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Jonathan Greenard - 47
Andrew Van Ginkel - 55
Pat Jones II - 26
Dallas Turner - 4
Linebackers
Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) celebrates after scoring a touchdown from a fumble recovery against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Blake Cashman - 57
Kamu Grugier-Hill - 9
Cornerbacks
Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) catches a 35 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jared Goff (not pictured) as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) defends during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Stephon Gilmore - 47
Byron Murphy Jr. - 57
Shaq Griffin - 17
Fabian Moreau - 1
Safeties
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Harrison Smith - 57
Camryn Bynum - 52
Joshua Metellus - 55