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Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) celebrates after sacking Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

Hunter, Greenard, Diggs: 'Revenge games' abound in Vikings-Texans matchup

Nick Muse (34) celebrates during the Vikings' preseason game against the Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium

Nick Muse placed on short-term IR, Myles Gaskin signed to active roster

Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) signals the referee against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Justin Jefferson injury update: Vikings star on track to play vs. Texans

Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates an interception with cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Broadcasters revealed for Week 3 Vikings-Texans game on CBS

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Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) catches the ball against the Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Deebo Samuel admits it was 'hard to figure out' Vikings' defense

Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Analyst calls Vikings NFL's biggest surprise, predicts win over Texans

Sam Darnold preparing to throw a 97-yard touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson against the 49ers.

'Darnold still isn't very good': QB rankings reveal no faith in Sam Darnold

Sep 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Report: Texans' Joe Mixon 'might end up having to sit out' against Vikings

An impressive defensive stand helped the Chiefs secure a narrow Week 2 win over the Bengals.

Kansas City Unleashed Its Best Blitz in Game-Winning Defensive Play

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Kwon Alexander (54) reacts after making an interception in the end zone against the Tennessee Titans at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Nov. 2, 2023.

Vikings reportedly work out Pro Bowler Kwon Alexander, among others

New York Giants offensive tackle Marcellus Johnson (71) jogs to the sideline during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 25, 2024.

Vikings sign tackle Marcellus Johnson to practice squad, release Ricky Lee III

Vikings safety Harrison Smith leads a defensive huddle during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 10, 2023, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Vikings wearing 'classic' uniforms in Week 3 against Texans

2022: Patriot head coach Bill Belichick smiles during questions at a press conference before a New England Patriots practice at Gillette Stadium in preparation for their home opener vs the Baltimore Ravens.

Belichick sneaks in remark about Falcons 'illegally' contacting Kirk Cousins

Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell reacts during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Insider says contract extension 'coming' for Kevin O'Connell

Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Justin Jefferson 'doing really well' after injury against 49ers

Sep 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) celebrates his sack against Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) (not pictured) in the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

5 intriguing Texans stats that could weigh heavily in Vikings showdown

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy runs against Ohio State safety Josh Proctor during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.

Former Michigan Star J.J. McCarthy Throws Shade At Ohio State Buckeyes

Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings fans react during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Vikings leap up NFL power rankings after win over 49ers

Young has won just two of his 18 career starts.

Benching Bryce Young Was Not a Rash Decision