Vikings defense scores two TDs in win against Titans

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter, center, recovers a fumble by Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) and returns it 24 yards for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter, center, recovers a fumble by Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) and returns it 24 yards for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

By Associated Press September 11, 2016 4 min read

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The Tennessee Titans made sure Adrian Peterson wouldn’t hurt them.

So the Minnesota defense took control.

Eric Kendricks returned an interception 77 yards for a touchdown late in the third quarter and Danielle Hunter scored a 24-yard TD off a fumble return and the Vikings beat Tennessee 25-16 in their season opener Sunday.

The Vikings forced three turnovers in the span of just under seven minutes and also had two sacks.

“The defense came through for us and made some big plays,” Peterson said. “They pretty much bailed us out today.”