Vikings' Rhodes doesn't believe knockout blow to Sendejo was dirty hit

Minnesota Vikings strong safety Andrew Sendejo (34) intercepts a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) in the first half of the NFC Divisional Playoff football game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Jan. 14, 2017. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo laid crumpled on the 11-yard line at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 15. Teammate Xavier Rhodes was livid at the blindside hit levied by Saints receiver Michael Thomas during the third quarter of Minnesota's 29-24 win over New Orleans in the NFC divisional-round playoff game.

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