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Allen had three total tackles, a QB hit and five QB hurries, according to Pro Football Focus, in Monday's win at Chicago.

Allen had a mixed performance tackling with two missed tackles and two stops, but was impactful in the pass rush. He played on 52 of the defense's 67 snaps as he'll be mainstay on the interior defensive line.

Jackson had four total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.

Jackson started at safety opposite Josh Metellus with Harrison Smith out with an illness and played on all of the defense's 67 snaps. He struggled a bit in the passing game, allowing two completions on three targets for 43 yards, according to Pro Football Focus. He could return to a reserve role once Smith is healthy.

Rodgers had five total tackles and a tackle for a loss in Monday's win at Chicago.

Rodgers started at cornerback opposite Byron Murphy and played on all of the defense's 67 snaps. It was his first game for Minnesota after he played 15 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024 while working as the team's top reserve cornerback.

Ward had three total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.

Ward played on 25 of the defense's 67 snaps as he got more playing time with Harrison Smith out with an illness. Ward will have a reserve safety role and is a key player on special teams.

Rodriguez had a tackle for a loss and two total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.

Rodriguez played on 20 of the defense's 67 snaps as he'll be part of the rotation on the interior of the defensive line. The 2024 seventh-rounder appeared in just two regular-season games during his rookie year but could see his role increase this season.

Chandler averaged 28.0 yards on three kickoff returns in Monday's win at Chicago. He did not play a snap on offense.

Chander begins the season as the No. 3 RB over Zavier Scott, who was inactive while dealing with an ankle injury. Neither back will likely see much usage of offense while both Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason are healthy.

Price averaged 17.0 yards on four punt returns and 24.5 yards on three kickoff returns in Monday's win at Chicago.

Price is Minnesota's punt returner and a primary kickoff returner along with Ty Chandler. He made a significant impact in Monday's game, and it looks like the rookie could be a star return man.

Yurosek did not have a carry or target in Monday's win at Chicago but played 10 snaps on offense.

Yurosek begins the season as the No. 3 tight end but will be used almost exclusively in a blocking role. He also got four snaps on special teams.

Wilson had five total tackles, a tackle for a loss and a QB hurry in Monday's win over Chicago.

Wilson played on 25 of the defense's 67 snaps as he got increased playing time with Blake Cashman suffering a hamstring injury. Wilson could move into the starting lineup this week against Atlanta if Cashman is sidelined.

Oliver had one reception for five yards on his lone target in Monday's win over Chicago.

Oliver is one of the league's better run-blocking tight ends, but he won't get many targets as long as T.J. Hockenson is healthy. He went out for a pass on just seven of his 27 snaps on offense. His only target was at the goal line where he was stopped just short of scoring a touchdown, which shows he can get the occasional touchdown (seven total in last three seasons).