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Snap Counts: Jefferson Plays Full Game, Mond Makes NFL Debut

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings are 7-9 following a Week 17 loss to the Packers.

Minnesota, which has been eliminated from postseason play, closes out its season Sunday at home against Chicago (6-10) at noon (CT) Sunday.

Here's a look at Minnesota's snap counts in Week 17:

— The Vikings offensive line played all 54 offensive snaps against the Packers. The unit, from left to right, of Christian Darrisaw, Ezra Cleveland, Garrett Bradbury, Olisaemeka Udoh and Brian O'Neill started together for the fourth time this season.

— Sean Mannion played 51 snaps in his season debut, getting the start due to Kirk Cousins going on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Mannion threw for 189 yards and a score, which was the first touchdown pass of his career. Rookie Kellen Mond made his NFL debut, getting three snaps in the fourth quarter when Mannion dealt with a hand issue. He completed two of three passes for five net yards.

— Justin Jefferson (54 snaps) played every snap for the first time this season. He had six catches for 58 yards and went over the 100-catch mark for the season. K.J. Osborn (51 snaps) had 50 receiving yards and a touchdown. Dede Westbrook (38 snaps) and Ihmir Smith-Marsette (13 snaps) also saw time at wide receiver.

— Dalvin Cook played 29 snaps against Green Bay. He had nine carries for 13 yards. Alexander Mattison (19 snaps) and fullback C.J. Ham (nine snaps) did not record carries, but combined for five catches for 14 yards.

— Tyler Conklin played 50 offensive snaps, catching five passes for 47 yards. Chris Herndon and Luke Stocker each were on the field for just three snaps.

— Blake Brandel was on the field for a single snap as an extra lineman.

— Defensively, the Vikings had five players — Xavier Woods, Harrison Smith, Eric Kendricks, Anthony Barr and Patrick Peterson — who were on the field for all 75 snaps.

— Kris Boyd played 58 snaps at cornerback in his first start of the season, and Mackensie Alexander played 24 snaps. Tye Smith played 17 snaps at cornerback in his season debut.

— D.J. Wonnum (69 snaps) played the most snaps among Minnesota's defensive linemen. Sheldon Richardson played 50 snaps a defensive end, while Kenny Willekes played 37 snaps on the edge.

— Armon Watts (51 snaps) and Dalvin Tomlinson (48 snaps) started up front at defensive tackle. Michael Pierce did not play because of an illness. James Lynch was on the field for 29 snaps, and T.Y. McGill played 14 snaps in his Vikings debut.

View game action photos between the Vikings and Packers during the Week 17 Sunday Night Football matchup at Lambeau Field.

— Blake Lynch played 26 snaps as the third linebacker, and Camryn Bynum played 26 total snaps as the third safety.

— Blake Lynch led the way with 25 snaps on special teams. Five different players — Stocker, Bynum, Troy Dye, Josh Metellus and Dan Chisena — played 18 snaps apiece on special teams.

— Ham (14), Myles Dorn (12), Tye Smith and Chazz Surratt (10 each) all played double-digit snaps on special teams.

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