Joe Nelson

Joined: Jun 1, 2024

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard (46) kicks off against the Las Vegas Raiders in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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Matthew Coller: Are the Vikings going to use the new kickoff?

Oct 23, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) catches a pass against the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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49ers heavy favorites to win in Vikings' home opener

Oct 23, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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'Long shot' to play: Christian McCaffrey dealing with calf injury, Achilles tendinitis

Aug 21, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer looks on during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images

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Paul Allen's response to Mike Zimmer drama: 'I'm out here catching strays'

Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks to pass during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard on Daniel Jones: 'We kind of started to feel a little bit bad for him'

Jones was booed all day Sunday as the Vikings made his life a living hell in the season opener.

Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) celebrates a defense stop during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Report: Vikings, Harrison Phillips agree to contract extension

Phillips' extension will keep him under contract with Minnesota through 2026.

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Week 1's weakest link: Vikings right guard Ed Ingram

It doesn't appear to be as simple as Ed Ingram having a Dexter Lawrence problem.

Dec 31, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) runs the offense against the Minnesota Vikings during their game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers-Imagn Images

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Report: 'Logical' return for Jordan Love is Week 4 against Vikings

The greatest gift Wisconsin could give Minnesota would be letting Jordan Love recover from his MCL injury through Week 4 when the Packers host the Vikings at Lambeau Field. It might happen, but the latest report from Adam Schefter dampens that hope a bit.

Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) celebrates his interception return for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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5 first impressions after Week 1 in the NFC North

Sam Darnold, Jordan Love, Caleb Williams, Jameson Williams and divisional defenses are the big talkers after the first week of play.

Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) strips the ball from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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After dud in Falcons debut, questions arise about Kirk Cousins' health

The former Vikings quarterback threw two interceptions and lost a fumble in his first start with Atlanta.

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

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Vikings coach delivers fiery locker room speech about Sam Darnold

Darnold went 19 of 24 for 208 yards and two touchdowns in his Minnesota debut.

Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) runs for a touchdown as New York Giants cornerback Nick McCloud (44) defends during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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5 things that stood out in the Vikings' 28-6 win over Giants

The new guys stood out big time in Minnesota's blowout victory at MetLife Stadium.

MetLife Stadium ahead of the season opener between the Vikings and Giants.

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Final injury report, inactive players for Vikings-Giants opener

Vikings inactive players feature three heralded rookies.

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms up before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Brian Burns knows Sam Darnold well: 'Definitely not a guy to sleep on'

Burns and Darnold played together for two seasons in Carolina. Now they go head-to-head in the season opener between the Vikings and Giants.

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Matthew Coller: The Vikings are making their opponents prepare for the big boys

Entering 2024, the personnel has changed and the quarterback might benefit from a less pass-first offense than the one that was built for veteran dart-thrower Kirk Cousins.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell.

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NFC North roundtable: Most favorable matchups, biggest concerns in Week 1

The Packers play Friday night while the Lions, Vikings and Bears take the field on Sunday.