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Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell: ‘The time is now’

At 8-2, it’s easy to assume that the Minnesota Vikings have played their best football at least a few times this season. But that’s not the case. According to head coach Kevin O’Connell, the Vikings came close to playing a perfect game in a Week 3 blowout win over the Houston Texans, but there have… Continue reading Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell: ‘The time is now’

Vikings @ Bears: Thursday Injury Report

The Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears issued their Thursday injury report updates ahead of their matchup on Sunday. Here they are: Chicago Bears OT Kiran Amegadjie, Calf, Did not practice (DNP) OT Ryan Bates, Concussion, DNP S Elijah Hicks, Ankle, DNP RB D’Andre Swift, Groin, LP LG Teven Jenkins, Ankle, FP TE Marcedes Lewis, NIR-… Continue reading Vikings @ Bears: Thursday Injury Report

Vikings TE Josh Oliver (wrist/ankle) in danger of missing Sunday's game vs. Bears – AtoZ Sports

Vikings TE Josh Oliver (wrist/ankle) in danger of missing Sunday’s game vs. Bears  AtoZ Sports Vikings tight end Josh Oliver dealing with sprained ankle; Kevin O’Connell ‘really happy’ with Dalton Risner  Star Tribune One Viking Trending toward Missing Game at Bears  VikingsTerritory.com Josh Oliver Misses another practice  The Fantasy Footballers Vikings provide cloudy injury update for veteran offensive player… Continue reading Vikings TE Josh Oliver (wrist/ankle) in danger of missing Sunday's game vs. Bears – AtoZ Sports

A closer look at Bears vs Vikings and Thursday’s injury report

The Chicago Bears are reeling, having lost four in a row, and this Sunday, they get another division rival when the (8-2) Minnesota Vikings come to town. The Vikes are chasing the first-place (9-1) Lions and trying to hold off the (7-3) Packers, while the (4-6) Bears are desperately trying to salvage their season. Change… Continue reading A closer look at Bears vs Vikings and Thursday’s injury report

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson knows how he would cover himself

A shot to the ribs caused Jones to play only 52% of the snaps in the Jaguars game two weeks ago. It was his second-lowest percentage behind only the 16% he played when injuring his hamstring against the Jets in London. Last week, Jones played 53% of the snaps in the win over Tennessee. He… Continue reading Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson knows how he would cover himself

Mats Zuccarello Really Suffered Quite A Lower-Body Injury – Wilderness Walk

I have a feeling this will be more than 3-4 weeks. If I read it correctly, it’s 3-4 weeks without lifting anything. Then there’s rehab and restrengthening. It seems to me that this might be about a 6 week injury, coming back right after Christmas. I think I’d be ready to LTIR him.  We’re headed… Continue reading Mats Zuccarello Really Suffered Quite A Lower-Body Injury – Wilderness Walk

Vikings fans should beware of Caleb Williams and the Bears

That was Eberflus’ feeling as well. He emphasized it to Brown, who built a game plan that fed Moore a game-high seven catches for 62 yards. The Bears also converted 56.3% of their third downs (9 of 16). Not bad for a team ranked 31st (31.88%). They also converted all three fourth-down attempts. Meanwhile, the… Continue reading Vikings fans should beware of Caleb Williams and the Bears

Jaylon Johnson ‘excited’ to face Justin Jefferson

The photo circulated on social media Sunday after the Green Bay Packers’ 20-19 victory over the Chicago Bears. Many Bears players had exited the field after the Packers’ stunning block of kicker Cairo Santos’ 46-yard field-goal attempt. But cornerback Jaylon Johnson crouched on the sideline at Soldier Field, staring into the distance. Johnson had been… Continue reading Jaylon Johnson ‘excited’ to face Justin Jefferson