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Vikings Hit with Tough Injury Blow

The Minnesota Vikings have not received much kind injury news this season, although the arrow was clearly pointing up in recent days with the season debuts of Harrison Smith and Christian Darrisaw, as well as Jeff Okudah’s and Andrew Van Ginkel’s returns on Sunday.

Donovan Jackson News / Field Level Media / September 22

Vikings G Donovan Jackson (wrist) out two games after surgery

Vikings rookie left guard Donovan Jackson played through a wrist injury in Minnesota's game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in Minneapolis, then underwent surgery to repair the injury on Monday in Los Angeles.

Jordan Addison News / Pro Football Talk / September 22

Jordan Addison is back, after three-game suspension

The Vikings will be getting a lift to their offense, as they prepare to take off for two games in Europe. Receiver Jordan Addison was reinstated on Monday, after completing a three-game suspension arising from a DUI-related guilty plea.

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Jordan Addison News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Exciting Jordan Addison Development Occurs Ahead of Vikings-Steelers

The Minnesota Vikings are fourth-worst in the NFL with 503 passing yards through three weeks, but they've been compromised. Wide receiver Jordan Addison was suspended for the first three games for violating the NFL's Substances of Abuse Policy.

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Which NFL teams have had the best quarterback history?

Some franchises have a fabled lineage of quarterbacks. Some are infamous for years, or even decades, of quarterbacking mediocrity.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 22

Vikings snap counts, notable PFF grades from blowout win over Bengals

After scoring six total points one week earlier, the Vikings racked up six total touchdowns in a 48-10 win over the Bengals on Sunday. Unsurprisingly, they received some pretty good PFF grades as a result, including the single highest grade the company has ever given out.

Donovan Jackson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 22

Vikings’ Donovan Jackson targeting Week 7 return after wrist surgery

A banged up Minnesota Vikings team missing starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy took on an equally battered Cincinnati Bengals squad playing without star passer Joe Burrow.

Donovan Jackson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 22

Vikings rookie Donovan Jackson has wrist surgery, likely out through bye

Vikings rookie left guard Donovan Jackson, the team's first-round pick this April, underwent wrist surgery on Monday morning in Los Angeles, head coach Kevin O'Connell announced.

Isaiah Rodgers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 22

Vikings’ Isaiah Rodgers makes Madden joke after historic game vs. Bengals

The Minnesota Vikings dominated the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, cruising to a 48-10 win that was essentially over before halftime. While backup quarterback Carson Wentz kept the offense on track in place of the injured J.J.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 22

5 biggest questions for the Vikings after a rollercoaster start to the NFL season

There's a chance that the Detroit Lions put to rest any questions when they play the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night, but with three weeks of the NFL season mostly in the books, there are still more questions than answers in the NFC North.

Christian Darrisaw News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 22

In first game back, Christian Darrisaw's value to Vikings was unmistakable

It's hard to overstate how important Christian Darrisaw is to the Vikings' offense. When you compare the way they played without him over the first two weeks of this season to how they looked on Sunday with their star left tackle back on the field, a case can be made that he's the most valuable player on the entire roster.

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Isaiah Rodgers News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 22

Isaiah Rodgers officially earns PFF's first-ever perfect 99.9 grade

It made the rounds on social media as an "in-game grade," but it's now official upon final review: Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers is the first player in the Pro Football Focus era (since 2006) to earn a perfect 99.9 grade in a game on at least 10 snaps from scrimmage.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 22

5 Vikings Quotes: From “Nasty” to “Greedy,” MIN’s “Point Guard” to MIN’s “Problem”

Grinding through the post-game press conferences can be asking a lot of fans, especially since a lot of people live busy lives. The fine folks at PurplePTSD get it.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 22

'I'm way bigger than I look': Vikings, Jefferson and Rodgers send NFL a message

The Vikings sent a message to the NFL on Sunday by destroying the Bengals 48-10. At the same time, Justin Jefferson and Isaiah Rodgers were sending their own messages.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 22

Pair of Vikings Large Lads Announce that it’s Time to Watch Out

Leading the charge at defensive tackle are Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen, two well-paid veterans who have accomplished much in their NFL careers. Behind those two are a pair of Vikings large lads who had impressive moments in Week 3: Levi Drake Rodriguez and Jalen Redmond.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Cameras Catch Justin Jefferson’s Message to Ja'Marr Chase After Bengals-Vikings Game

It was all Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon as they dominated the Cincinnati Bengals, winning 48‑10 and taking a 34‑3 lead into halftime. The game featured a battle of backup quarterbacks, with Jake Browning starting for the Bengals and longtime veteran Carson Wentz under center for the Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 22

Kevin O'Connell highlighted the process of prioritizing Isaiah Rodgers after historic day 'It starts with Brian Flores'

The Minnesota Vikings got their second win of the season, and it wasn't even close, beating the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 48-10. It was a complete destruction in every aspect of the game with the Vikings leading at halftime 34-3.

Carson Wentz News / Field Level Media / September 21

Vikings QB Carson Wentz to start vs. Steelers next week

Carson Wentz is the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings for at least another week, head coach Kevin O'Connell said a few minutes after celebrating a 48-10 win Sunday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Bengals' problems run far deeper than Joe Burrow injury

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