editionTier

RARE

Player Name

Byron Murphy Jr.

playerFirstName

Byron

playerLastName

Murphy Jr.

playerPosition

DB

playType

Interception

seriesName

2024 Season

setName

Defensive Gems

teamName

Minnesota Vikings

awayTeamName

Atlanta Falcons

awayTeamScore

21

description

In an afternoon, NFC-focused clash that promised to, at some point, commemorate the return of the Vikings’ former longtime quarterback, Byron Murphy Jr. discovered a spotlight that could be taken, and he only needed one hand to steal it. Unwilling to allow Atlanta’s late-game comeback bid to gain steam, Murphy — No. 1 interceptions among cornerbacks through Week 15 — stops the train himself, smoothly tracking down an overthrown ball for a pick and touchback, stifling the Falcons’ momentum outright. Murphy’s play helped the Vikings curtain a dominant, 42-21 demonstration on Dec. 8, 2024, keying Minnesota’s sixth-straight win; individually, the sixth-year cornerback tallied three tackles, one interception, and a 0.0 passer rating allowed (on five targets).

editionID

3763

gameDate

12/08/2024