GREEN BAY, Wisc. — Harrison Smith isn't one to say much, as he prefers to let his play do the talking.

Less than a week after getting snubbed for his third straight Pro Bowl appearance, the Vikings safety made quite the statement.

Smith's versatility was on full display Saturday night on national television as he put on a performance for millions to see, notching two interceptions and flying all over the field as the Vikings scored a 16-0 win over the Packers at Lambeau Field.

"He's very valuable. He should be a Pro Bowler this year, he should be All-Pro, he's the best safety in the league, no doubt about it," said Vikings defensive end Brian Robison. "He means a lot to this defense."

Added Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo: "I don't think that was in the thought process, 'Oh, I need to show them.' That's how he plays every week. He made some great plays. A crucial part of why our defense has been so successful. We count on him and depend on him every week to show up."

On a night when he consistently disrupted Green Bay's offense, Smith's biggest play came at the end of the first half.

With the Vikings holding a 10-point lead and the Packers threatening at the Minnesota 15-yard line, Smith stepped in front on a Brett Hundley pass to stifle a Green Bay scoring chance.

Smith lined up in the slot and trailed Lance Kendricks up the middle of the field before stepping in front of the Packers tight end for the interception.

"Nothing crazy… just reacting to the route and making the play," said Smith, who has five interceptions this season after not nabbing any in 2016. "I was fortunate enough to get an opportunity and take advantage of it."

Smith was also noticeable on a handful of other plays, including a two-play stretch on Green Bay's second possession of the game.

The former first-round pick chased down Hundley in the backfield for a 2-yard loss before tackling Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb for no gain on the next play.

Smith's strong sequence eventually forced a Green Bay punt on a night when the Vikings defense limited the Packers to just four third-down conversions on 15 attempts.

While the subdued Smith usually just quietly goes about his business, the safety seemed noticeably fired up after a handful of plays throughout the game.

Smith said he didn't play with any extra emotion than he usually does.

"I play with what I have," Smith said with a smile.

The stellar performance helped the Vikings defense pitch a shutout for the first time since 1993, as Minnesota also recorded its second-ever shutout of the Packers and first since 1971.

The clinching play came when Smith picked off Hundley for a second time Saturday night, allowing the Vikings to ice the final two minutes and improve to 12-3.

It was the first multi-interception game of Smith's career, and fittingly, the whole world got to see it.

"Harry's a good player, he's a good player. I've had some good safeties in my time, but this kid is instinctive, tough, physical. Great kid, smart, a leader," Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer said. "There's so many adjectives that you can say about him.

"I thought the first interception he made … was big," Zimmer added. "And to make the one to ice the game, that's pretty cool. Then you can go out there and take a knee."  Harrison Smith Snags 2 Picks, Leads Way for Vikings Defense
By Eric Smit
GREEN BAYWisc. — Harrison Smith isn't one to say much, as he prefers to let his
play do the talking.
Less than a week after getting snubbed for his third straight Pro Bowl appearance,
the Vikings safety made quite the statement.
Smith's versatility was on full display Saturday night on national television as he put
on a performance for millions to see, notching two interceptions and flying all over
the field as the Vikings scored a 16-0 win over the Packers at Lambeau Field.
"He's very valuable. He should be a Pro Bowler this year, he should be All-Pro, he's
the best safety in the league, no doubt about it," said Vikings defensive end Brian
Robison. "He means a lot to this defense."
Added Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo: "I don't think that was in the thought
process, 'Oh, I need to show them.' That's how he plays every week. He made some
great plays. A crucial part of why our defense has been so successful. We count on
him and depend on him every week to show up."
On a night when he consistently disrupted Green Bay's offense, Smith's biggest play
came at the end of the first half.
With the Vikings holding a 10-point lead and the Packers threatening at the
Minnesota 15-yard line, Smith stepped in front on a Brett Hundley pass to stifle a
Green Bay scoring chance.
Smith lined up in the slot and trailed Lance Kendricks up the middle of the field
before stepping in front of the Packers tight end for the interception.
"Nothing crazy… just reacting to the route and making the play," said Smith, who has
five interceptions this season after not nabbing any in 2016. "I was fortunate enough
to get an opportunity and take advantage of it."
Smith was also noticeable on a handful of other plays, including a two-play stretch
on Green Bay's second possession of the game.
The former first-round pick chased down Hundley in the backfield for a 2-yard loss
before tackling Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb for no gain on the next play.
Smith's strong sequence eventually forced a Green Bay punt on a night when the
Vikings defense limited the Packers to just four third-down conversions on 15
attempts.

While the subdued Smith usually just quietly goes about his business, the safety
seemed noticeably fired up after a handful of plays throughout the game.
Smith said he didn't play with any extra emotion than he usually does.
"I play with what I have," Smith said with a smile.
The stellar performance helped the Vikings defense pitch a shutout for the first time
since 1993, as Minnesota also recorded its second-ever shutout of the Packers and
first since 1971.
The clinching play came when Smith picked off Hundley for a second time Saturday
night, allowing the Vikings to ice the final two minutes and improve to 12-3.
It was the first multi-interception game of Smith's career, and fittingly, the whole
world got to see it.
"Harry's a good player, he's a good player. I've had some good safeties in my time,
but this kid is instinctive, tough, physical. Great kid, smart, a leader," Vikings Head
Coach Mike Zimmer said. "There's so many adjectives that you can say about him.
"I thought the first interception he made … was big," Zimmer added. "And to make
the one to ice the game, that's pretty cool. Then you can go out there and take a
knee."Harrison Smith Snags 2 Picks, Leads Way for Vikings Defense
By Eric Smith
GREEN BAY, Wisc. — Harrison Smith isn't one to say much, as he prefers to let his
play do the talking.
Less than a week after getting snubbed for his third straight Pro Bowl appearance,
the Vikings safety made quite the statement.
Smith's versatility was on full display Saturday night on national television as he put
on a performance for millions to see, notching two interceptions and flying all over
the field as the Vikings scored a 16-0 win over the Packers at Lambeau Field.
"He's very valuable. He should be a Pro Bowler this year, he should be All-Pro, he's
the best safety in the league, no doubt about it," said Vikings defensive end Brian
Robison. "He means a lot to this defense."
Added Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo: "I don't think that was in the thought
process, 'Oh, I need to show them.' That's how he plays every week. He made some
great plays. A crucial part of why our defense has been so successful. We count on
him and depend on him every week to show up."
On a night when he consistently disrupted Green Bay's offense, Smith's biggest play
came at the end of the first half.
With the Vikings holding a 10-point lead and the Packers threatening at the
Minnesota 15-yard line, Smith stepped in front on a Brett Hundley pass to stifle a
Green Bay scoring chance.
Smith lined up in the slot and trailed Lance Kendricks up the middle of the field
before stepping in front of the Packers tight end for the interception.
"Nothing crazy… just reacting to the route and making the play," said Smith, who has
five interceptions this season after not nabbing any in 2016. "I was fortunate enough
to get an opportunity and take advantage of it."
Smith was also noticeable on a handful of other plays, including a two-play stretch
on Green Bay's second possession of the game.
The former first-round pick chased down Hundley in the backfield for a 2-yard loss
before tackling Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb for no gain on the next play.
Smith's strong sequence eventually forced a Green Bay punt on a night when the
Vikings defense limited the Packers to just four third-down conversions on 15
attempts.

While the subdued Smith usually just quietly goes about his business, the safety
seemed noticeably fired up after a handful of plays throughout the game.
Smith said he didn't play with any extra emotion than he usually does.
"I play with what I have," Smith said with a smile.
The stellar performance helped the Vikings defense pitch a shutout for the first time
since 1993, as Minnesota also recorded its second-ever shutout of the Packers and
first since 1971.
The clinching play came when Smith picked off Hundley for a second time Saturday
night, allowing the Vikings to ice the final two minutes and improve to 12-3.
It was the first multi-interception game of Smith's career, and fittingly, the whole
world got to see it.
"Harry's a good player, he's a good player. I've had some good safeties in my time,
but this kid is instinctive, tough, physical. Great kid, smart, a leader," Vikings Head
Coach Mike Zimmer said. "There's so many adjectives that you can say about him.
"I thought the first interception he made … was big," Zimmer added. "And to make
the one to ice the game, that's pretty cool. Then you can go out there and take a
knee."Harrison Smith Snags 2 Picks, Leads Way for Vikings Defense
By Eric Smith
GREEN BAY, Wisc. — Harrison Smith isn't one to say much, as he prefers to let his
play do the talking.
Less than a week after getting snubbed for his third straight Pro Bowl appearance,
the Vikings safety made quite the statement.
Smith's versatility was on full display Saturday night on national television as he put
on a performance for millions to see, notching two interceptions and flying all over
the field as the Vikings scored a 16-0 win over the Packers at Lambeau Field.
"He's very valuable. He should be a Pro Bowler this year, he should be All-Pro, he's
the best safety in the league, no doubt about it," said Vikings defensive end Brian
Robison. "He means a lot to this defense."
Added Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo: "I don't think that was in the thought
process, 'Oh, I need to show them.' That's how he plays every week. He made some
great plays. A crucial part of why our defense has been so successful. We count on
him and depend on him every week to show up."
On a night when he consistently disrupted Green Bay's offense, Smith's biggest play
came at the end of the first half.
With the Vikings holding a 10-point lead and the Packers threatening at the
Minnesota 15-yard line, Smith stepped in front on a Brett Hundley pass to stifle a
Green Bay scoring chance.
Smith lined up in the slot and trailed Lance Kendricks up the middle of the field
before stepping in front of the Packers tight end for the interception.
"Nothing crazy… just reacting to the route and making the play," said Smith, who has
five interceptions this season after not nabbing any in 2016. "I was fortunate enough
to get an opportunity and take advantage of it."
Smith was also noticeable on a handful of other plays, including a two-play stretch
on Green Bay's second possession of the game.
The former first-round pick chased down Hundley in the backfield for a 2-yard loss
before tackling Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb for no gain on the next play.
Smith's strong sequence eventually forced a Green Bay punt on a night when the
Vikings defense limited the Packers to just four third-down conversions on 15
attempts.

While the subdued Smith usually just quietly goes about his business, the safety
seemed noticeably fired up after a handful of plays throughout the game.
Smith said he didn't play with any extra emotion than he usually does.
"I play with what I have," Smith said with a smile.
The stellar performance helped the Vikings defense pitch a shutout for the first time
since 1993, as Minnesota also recorded its second-ever shutout of the Packers and
first since 1971.
The clinching play came when Smith picked off Hundley for a second time Saturday
night, allowing the Vikings to ice the final two minutes and improve to 12-3.
It was the first multi-interception game of Smith's career, and fittingly, the whole
world got to see it.
"Harry's a good player, he's a good player. I've had some good safeties in my time,
but this kid is instinctive, tough, physical. Great kid, smart, a leader," Vikings Head
Coach Mike Zimmer said. "There's so many adjectives that you can say about him.
"I thought the first interception he made … was big," Zimmer added. "And to make
the one to ice the game, that's pretty cool. Then you can go out there and take a
knee."