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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / May 20
The Vikings’ Most Mysterious, Uncertain, and Competitive Starting Position 
Maybe we’re massaging the definition of starting position, but let’s run with it. The Vikings’ most mysterious job is punt returner. Brandon Powell was the man tasked with holding down the PR1 spot over these past two seasons.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / February 22
The Vikings’ Forgotten Position for Generating Explosive, Game-Changing Plays
Recent seasons have involved some underwhelming punt returning. The Vikings’ forgotten position needs some attention yet again. Indeed, the original plan at the dawn of the Kwesi Adofo-Mensah era was to hand things off to Jalen Reagor, a tremendously gifted athlete who has mostly flopped at the NFL level.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 11
Potential fatal flaw for every NFC North team
No team is perfect, but some have much bigger issues than others. Here is one potentially fatal flaw for every NFC North team.
The 'Active NFL players with 1,000-yard rushing seasons' quiz
How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 19
Matthew Coller: Once cut, these Vikings fought their way to important roles in 2024
EAGAN — The Minnesota Vikings’ strong start to the 2024 season has been driven by contributions from all over the roster. Whether it’s an interception by Josh Metellus, a clutch third-down reception by Brandon Powell or a punt block by CJ Ham, the list of players who have risen to the challenge to get the Vikings to 2-0 is a long one.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / August 12
A Vikings Position Battle Might Be Even More Unclear after First Preseason Game
The Minnesota Vikings took on the Las Vegas Raiders in their first preseason game of 2024 this past weekend. Ultimately, Minnesota won the game by a score of 24-23, but the waters might be even more muddied at one of the biggest Vikings position battles of the offseason.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 8
NFL futures: Two Minnesota Vikings bets to make
Yardbarker examines available futures for each NFL team and picks two of our favorites. Here are Yardbarker's picks for the Minnesota Vikings.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 1
Three important decisions the Vikings must make before the regular season
The Minnesota Vikings have some things figured out at the start of training camp, but not everything.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / July 30
Is a Vikings Veteran Being Demoted in Real Time?
Slowly, the momentum appears to be slipping away from the Vikings veteran. Slot receiver Brandon Powell entered training camp as the favorite to be Minnesota’s WR3.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 26
Kevin O’Connell Peels Back Curtain on Vikings’ WR3 Battle
No shortage of digital ink has been spilled on dissecting the ongoing WR3 battle taking place in Minnesota. Fittingly enough, Kevin O’Connell took some time to discuss the matter while chatting with the media on Wednesday.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / July 6
Purple Rumor Mill: A New RB for Vikings, Brandon Powell, a Darrisaw Extension
VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s Vikings rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / July 3
Vikings Fans Know Who Will Win the WR3 Job
The Minnesota Vikings will host a battle for WR3 in about three weeks when training camp gets hot and heavy. The primary contenders for the assignment are Jalen Nailor and Brandon Powell, with perhaps a side dish of free-agent addition Trent Sherfield.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / July 1
“Top Concern” Is Predictable for Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings’ regular season gets underway in 69 days, but before that, training camp and the preseason will occur this month and in August. The club is on deck for about seven wins, per sportsbooks, a similar win total forecast that followed the team into 2023 before the Vikings ultimately won — you guessed it — seven games.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 22
The View from VT: WR3 Frontrunner, New Record Breaker, and Quiet Former Viking
Vikings Territory works in partnership with PurplePTSD, similarly doing their utmost to put forth excellent Minnesota Vikings content. As a result, we promote what they have to offer in “The View from VT,” a weekly piece.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 21
Where do Vikings turn for WR3 if it's not Brandon Powell or Jalen Nailor?
After losing K.J. Osborn to free agency this offseason, Brandon Powell seems like the frontrunner as his replacement at WR3 in Minnesota, but could third-year receiver Jalen Nailor be a dark horse to win the job?
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / May 24, 2024
Vikings unlikely to make WR addition?
The Vikings lost quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason, but much of their pass-catching corps remains intact.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 5, 2024
Three offseason moves the Vikings must make
Here are three moves the Minnesota Vikings must make ahead of the 2024 season.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / May 2, 2024
One Veteran Viking is the Strong Front Runner to be the WR3
Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Count me among those who are believers in Brandon Powell. At 5’8″, 181, the veteran Viking isn’t going to be winning any strong-man competitions in the NFL (despite Kevin O’Connell’s insistence on using Powell as the tush-push player).
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / March 22, 2024
The Vikings’ Calculations and The Dalton Dilemma
Nov 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Brandon Powell (4) celebrates after a touchdown with guard Dalton Risner (66) against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / March 17, 2024
Is a Brandon Powell Breakout Coming?
The Minnesota Vikings are bringing back Brandon Powell to be their third wide receiver in 2024, and with a second year in Kevin O’Connell’s system, the veteran may be eyeing his best season yet.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / March 12, 2024
Vikings to re-sign veteran WR, return specialist
The former UDFA has bounced around the NFL during his brief career, but he seemed to find a role with the Vikings in 2023.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / March 12, 2024
Vikings Add Popular WR to 2024 Roster
The moment he snagged a game-winning touchdown pass out of the sky from Joshua Dobbs, Brandon Powell became revered by Minnesota Vikings fans. Now, the popular wide receiver is back for another year.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 12, 2024
Vikings Re-Sign WR Brandon Powell
According to Adam Schefter, the Vikings are re-signing WR Brandon Powell. He was the team’s starting punt returner and contributed at slot receiver last year. Powell, 28, wound up going undrafted out of Florida back in 2018 before signing a three-year, $1.71 million contract with the Lions.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 6, 2024
Vikings UFA profile: WR/PR Brandon Powell
With the 2023 season in the books, Inside the Vikings will be taking a look at all 22 of Minnesota's pending unrestricted free agents over the next couple weeks.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 8, 2023
Week 10 NFC North predictions: Division-leading Lions return from bye, Vikings aim to keep good vibes going vs. Saints
The Detroit Lions are looking to hold steady in the NFC North. Prediction time for Week 10.
Los Angeles Rams News / Yardbarker / November 27, 2022
Rams lose another wideout to season-ending foot injury
Following the Rams' 26-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, head coach Sean McVay announced that wideout Allen Robinson suffered a season-ending foot injury Friday at practice. Robinson's injury is a stress fracture on the navicular bone and will require surgery.
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