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Brad Rempel-Imagn Images Talk of a special season for the Vikings inside and outside TCO Performance Center The Minnesota Vikings have shocked the football world with their 4-0 start. I was more optimistic than most with my 10-7 preseason prediction, but perhaps not optimistic enough based on the Vikings’ performance in September. Nobody figured the Vikings to start … [Read more...] about The NFC is Wide Open and the Vikings are in the Driver’s Seat

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Kevin O’Connell said so on Wednesday We now know when Minnesota Vikings’ star tight end T.J. Hockenson might finally be making his return to the team. During his press conference on Wednesday afternoon, head coach Kevin O’Connell said that they would open the practice window for Hockenson’s return from the Physically Unable to Perform … [Read more...] about Vikings to Open Practice Window for T.J. Hockenson on Friday

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images It’s more innovative than just the cover-zero look The Minnesota Vikings success so far this season has caught the national (and local) media by surprise, which in turn has caused a collective second-look at what has been working for the Vikings. And while the emergence of Sam Darnold has drawn some attention, Brian Flores’ defense … [Read more...] about How the Vikings’ Defensive Scheme Under Brian Flores Works

Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings travel to London on Thursday for a Sunday morning (Minneapolis time) showdown with the New York Jets. But ahead of that matchup comes the first injury report for both teams. Here it is: Minnesota Vikings CB Akayleb Evans, illness, did not practice (DNP) TE Josh Oliver, wrist, limited LB Ivan Pace Jr., ankle, … [Read more...] about Jets @ Vikings in London: Wednesday Injury Report

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images A few questions for you Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Minnesota Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s time for this week’s SB Nation Reacts survey about our Minnesota Vikings, … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings Reacts Survey: Of Quarterbacks and Overseas Games