On the very first play of Sunday's matchup against his former team, Vikings outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard found himself lined up across from Texans rookie TE Cade Stover. Minnesota's top pass rusher was already fired up to go against the team that let him walk in free agency this spring,

Greenard drew a holding penalty on Stover, negating a 17-yard pass play, and C.J. Stroud threw an interception on the next play. It was all downhill from there for the Texans and all sunshine and roses for the Vikings and Greenard.

Even in college, Jonathan Greenard was known to play better with a grudge. He won't say it straight out. "Shouldn't have to tell anybody to get me to go," he said. "However, if you wanna start talking a little trash and do little small stuff to try to get at me,