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Despite not being around for training camp, new Vikings CB is thriving in Brian Flores' complex defense

When the Minnesota Vikings exited the NFL Draft, they felt pretty good about the future of the cornerback position. It wasn't a great group for 2024, but they had a lot of potential and would likely be using the season for growth.

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Texans vs. Vikings Week 3 DFS: Player Tips and Picks

The Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans will square off on Sunday, Sept. 22 at U.S. Bank Stadium — daily fantasy suggestions are offered right here. Texans vs.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 20

Vikings-Texans Week 3 score predictions from the Vikings On SI staff

Coming off of an impressive win over the 49ers last Sunday, things don't get any easier for the Vikings in Week 3. They're facing another tough challenge against the Texans in what should be quite the battle of 2-0 teams.

Minnesota Vikings News / ClutchPoints / September 20

Vikings’ Justin Jefferson set to play in Week 3, Jordan Addison ruled out

The Minnesota Vikings received two important injury updates on Friday. Star wide receiver Justin Jefferson has reportedly been removed from the injury report and is expected to play in Week 3 against the Houston Texans, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

NFL News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 20

Minnesota Vikings Keys to Victory vs Houston Texans

The Minnesota Vikings are heading into Week 3 looking for a third straight victory. They will need to win again as underdogs. This time it’s the Houston Texans coming to town.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 20

Final Vikings injury report vs. Texans: Addison, Turner, Ivan Pace Jr. ruled out

The Vikings will be without linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (quad/ankle), wide receiver Jordan Addison (ankle), and rookie OLB Dallas Turner (knee) against the Texans on Sunday, Kevin O'Connell announced on Friday.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 20

New NFL QB rankings have Darnold placed one spot ahead of Cousins

Through two games in 2024, Vikings $10 million "bridge" quarterback Sam Darnold has inarguably out-performed the team's old QB, Atlanta Falcons $45-million-per-year starter Kirk Cousins.

Stefon Diggs News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 20

Stefon Diggs 'most thankful' for the 'Minnesota Nice' experience with Vikings

Despite a tenuous departing in 2020, former Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs doesn't appear to be holding a grudge against the squad he's set to face on Sunday.

Sam Darnold News / ClutchPoints / September 20

Sam Darnold sheds light on mentality that has helped him excel with Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most surprising teams in the NFL through two weeks. Vikings fans everywhere were crushed when rookie QB J.J. McCarthy was ruled out for the year with a meniscus injury.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 20

Vikings Lose Pass Rusher for Week 3 Game

The Vikings will be without pass rusher Dallas Turner for Week 3. The official team communication has indicated that the long-and-strong defender hasn’t been participating in practice.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 20

The Vikings Kicker Has an Aura, a Haircut, and a Walmart Deal

Few, if any, are better at press conferences than special teams coordinator Matt Daniels. The man exudes passion for football, especially when it comes to his side of the operation.

Stefon Diggs News / A to Z Sports / September 20

In his first trip to U.S. Bank Stadium, Stefon Diggs faces a Vikings team he won't recognize

When the Minnesota Vikings made Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs the 156th pick in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, they drafted one of the biggest success stories in the fifth round's history.

NFL News / The Daily Norseman / September 20

Vikes Views: Who Ya Got? Houston Texans at Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings host the Houston Texans at Noon CST on Sunday Head to Head Record - 5-0 Vikings Home Record v Texans - 2-0 Streak - W5 Most Points

NFL News / ClutchPoints / September 19

2 Vikings overreactions from upset win against 49ers

All is right with the Minnesota Vikings after two games. They are a perfect 2-0, having defeated the New York Giants in the season opener and the defending NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers in Week 2.

Stefon Diggs News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 19

Stefon Diggs Talks About His Feelings for Minnesota

Stefon Diggs was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2015. Few remember that Diggs was a former top national WR recruit, who fell all the way into the 5th round of that draft, thanks to an up and down college career at Maryland.

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / September 19