Vikings vs. Texans: Minnesota win keeps playoff hopes alive

However, it was Minnesota’s defense that really impressed. The Vikings’ defense bottled up the Houston run game for 54 yards rushing, and allowed only 187 total yards. Houston, playing at home and needing a win to clinch the top seed in the AFC Playoffs, managed to score just two field goals. Needless to say, Christopher Gates of The Daily Norseman was more than happy with the performance of the Vikings’ defense:

In addition to the sack in Week 16, Watt had two tackles and his fourth forced fumble of the season. He is among the league leaders in pass deflections, with 15. The 49ers’ Aldon Smith has 19.5 sacks and faces the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night.