Carson Wentz revived a Minnesota Vikings fan base that had grown beyond exasperated with the team's quarterback situation, as he helped the Purple and Gold pull off a stunning fourth-quarter surge and defeat the Green Bay Packers. Beyond the obvious impact the veteran signal-caller had in this 39-22 home victory, Wentz accomplished something the franchise had not experienced since its inception. And he is getting paid a handsome price for it.

The 2017 Second-Team All-Pro became the first Vikings QB to throw three touchdowns with no interceptions since Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton did so in his and Minnesota's first-ever NFL game back in 1961, per ESPN Insights.

Wentz's winning effort earns him a $100,000 bonus, per Spotrac co-founder Michael Ginnitti. The 33-year-old can collect these earnings whenever he plays at least 60 percent of the snaps in a game in which his team prevails. He can rake in an additional $150,000 for each of his next six wins.

Despite only throwing for 133 yards against the Packers, Wentz proved he could still produce in the NFL. He also showed impressive composure filling in for Kyler Murray, who suffered a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's NFC North battle. Following JJ McCarthy's struggles last season, the team and fans just want stability under center.

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Carson Wentz has not drawn that label very often in the last few years, but he was a big part of the Vikings' thrilling and potentially tone-setting victory inside U.S. Bank Stadium. When one breathes the same Minnesota air as Fran Tarkenton, people have to take notice.

Unfortunately, No. 10's magnificent 1961 debut versus the Chicago Bears was arguably the highlight of that season. The Vikings posted a 3-11 record, which is still tied for the fewest wins in franchise history. Wentz is hoping he can springboard this successful outing into an NFL rebirth and a momentous Minnesota campaign.

A road matchup versus the Bears (1-0) is next on the schedule.