There’s no doubt that one of the only reasons the Vikings even had a shot at beating the Packers last weekend was because of the outstanding play of safety Harrison Smith, who continues to be one of the best all-around defensive players in the league.
As noted in the Star Tribune, with the Vikings trailing 21-0, it was Smith who keyed a defensive turnaround that kept the Packers from scoring another point. Smith finished with six tackles, including one for a 3-yard loss, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a pass deflection.