Vikings need Smith to keep up strong return from COVID-19

Green Bay Packers tight end Josiah Deguara (81) celebrates in front of Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) after catching a 25-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) returns an interception past San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, top, is tackled by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith, bottom, and Minnesota Vikings free safety Xavier Woods during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)