Vikings Quarterback Case Keenum Named NFC Offensive Player of the Month
Sean Borman
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum has been named November’s NFC Player of the Month. It was a big month for Keenum, who has continued to win, and in the process win over Vikings fans with his strong play.
Keenum led the Vikings to a 3-0 record in the month of November. The team had a bye in Week 9 (November 5th). Minnesota ended the month with its streak of seven straight wins intact. The team also built a three-game lead over Detroit in the NFC North.
In wins over the Lions, Rams and Redskins Keenum completed 69 of 97 passes (71.1%) for 866 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions. He had a QBR 90.3 and a passer rating of 114.0. Number seven added 39 rushing yards with a touchdown on the ground.
There have been rumblings that Keenum could earn an extension with the Vikings in the offseason, but it appears as if the team will wait until the offseason for such discussion.
Keenum is the second Viking to earn Player of the Month accolades in consecutive months. Defensive end Everson Griffen was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month in October.
Here’s the complete list of Vikings named NFC Offensive Player of the Month, courtesy of Vikings.com:
VIKINGS NAMED NFC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE MONTH
1995 Warren Moon – November
1997 Jake Reed – September
1998 Randall Cunningham – October
1999 Cris Carter – November
2000 Robert Smith – November
2003 Daunte Culpepper – September
2004 Daunte Culpepper – October
2009 Brett Favre – November
2012 Adrian Peterson – December
2015 Adrian Peterson – November
2017 Case Keenum – November
The Vikings open the month of December with a road game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday at noon.