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Latavius Murray Jersey , food, fun and bacon!I’m in the middle of a four day stretch so words and links will be limited for the next couple of days. In the meantime, while we’re waiting for the next Vikings game to start we’ll continue with our Open Thread full of beer and rib recommendations, nap strategies, crock pot and smoker recipes. Have another cup of coffee and drop by for some fan wisdom and snark. With that, let’s do this.Around the DN since our last thread:Chris and Eric have a spot where you can keep up with all Vikings - Jets news.Your final injury report: Vikings at Jets from Jdog.Five Good Questions with Gang Green Nation from Chris with GGN’s Michael Nania, Welcome Aboard Michael!Over at Gang Green Nation Michael hosts Chris for Jets-Vikings: 6 Questions with Daily Norseman.Dan has the Vikings 2018 Season, Week 7: Jets News and Notes, he reads up on our opponents so we don’t have to!Saxyprince hosts Climbing the Pocket: Episode 115-Salty Jets, Football Machine: HOUR 1 – Winning Streaks & Questionable Touchdown Dances and HOUR 2 – Open Phone Lines
George Iloka Jersey , Listener questions and New York NEW YORK.Finally Norse Code Podcast Episode 253: Live from Bar None NYCVikings news from other sources:From Vikings.com HC Mike Zimmer on Darnold’s strengths, chance for big plays on offense, Barr “playing with a fire.”Vikings hire Lara Juras as vice president of people and culture.From their notebook: Winning in the red zone key in Vikings wins so far this season.From their lunch break series: Mackensie Alexander having more fun in his third NFL season.At 1500espn Vikings rely on full supporting cast to protect Kirk Cousins and Vikings off season decision to keep Murray is paying off.League news: Consistent with the weekend thread I’ll post league news in the comments, will probably be delayed as I’m late getting off work. We come to today’s media selection: Billy Idol - Dancing With MyselfAgain, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:-No discussion of politics or religion-No feeding of the trolls-This isn’t a male version of The View, so leave the gender hatred at the door-Keep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags, if you must)-Speaking of which, if discussing a newer show or movie, please use spoiler tags-No pictures that could get someone fired or in serious trouble with their employer-If you can’t disagree in a civil manner
Matt Wile Jersey , feel free to go away-While navigating the open thread, just assume it’s sarcasmWith that, the beer light is on and the bar is open. Belly up and tie one on. Don’t forget to tip your waitress, try the venison chili and as always, Welcome Aboard and Skol Vikings! The Vikings offense had a tough time getting going on Sunday afternoon, but they came up with enough plays in the second half to pull away from the Jets.Kirk Cousins put the final major touches on the 37-17 win with a 34-yard touchdown to wide receiver Aldrick Robinson with just over five minutes left to play in the game. The score was Cousins’ second touchdown of the game and it was the team’s second touchdown of the fourth quarter after they managed two touchdowns over the first three quarters of the game.It looked for a moment like the Jets might be able to snatch momentum back when they took over near midfield after forcing a quick three-and-out on the previous Vikings drive. Cornerback Xavier Rhodes left the game with an ankle injury suffered while breaking up a deep pass to Robby Anderson and Jets quarterback Sam Darnold went in his replacement’s direction on the next play. Holton Hill picked off the pass and the Vikings were on their way to 4-2-1.Darnold would throw another interception later in the fourth and the whole day was a frustrating one for the rookie. He’d played well in two straight Jets wins, but was just 17-of-42 for 206 yards against a strong Vikings defense. There wasn’t much help on the ground and the team will be monitoring Bilal Powell‘s condition after he left the game with a neck injury.The Vikings got little on the ground in the first half as they built a 10-7 lead, but they pulled away behind Latavius Murray. Cousins was up and down, but Murray ran for a pair of touchdowns and finished the day with 67 yards on 14 carries as he continues to stand in for Dalvin Cook as the lead back.Adam Thielen caught the first touchdown of the day for Minnesota and wound up with 110 receiving yards to join Charlie Hennigan as the only players with seven straight games of at least 100 receiving yards to open a season. He’ll try to run it to eight while the Vikings try to push their winning streak to four games against the Saints on Sunday night.
