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    Vikings List of Inactives Against the Titans on Sunday

    The Vikings have listed the players who will not dress against the Titans on Sunday. Cornerbacks Cameron Dantzler (ribs) and Mike Hughes (neck) were ruled out for the game following the release of Friday's injury report after practice. Backup cornerback and special teamer Kris Boyd...
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    Opposing Viewpoint: 5 Questions (and Answers) About Titans

    Here is the Week 3 edition of Opposing Viewpoint: The Titans are 2-0 for the first time since 2008. Tennessee was obviously a strong team in 2019, but what has stood out to you about the way the Titans have played in the first two games of this season? JW: Well, so far the Titans have played...
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    Final Thoughts: 'Urgency's There' but Vikings Seek Production to Match

    "I always have urgency, right? Going into Week 1, I feel it. Going into Week 2, I feel it," Cousins said. "And certainly now going into Week 3, I feel it. The urgency doesn't really go down but it also probably doesn't go up just because you only get 16 of these opportunities and all March...
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    How to Watch & Listen to Vikings-Titans in Week 3

    Patterson on blitzing philosophy The Vikings through two games have just two sacks, and only one of them by a defensive lineman. Yannick Ngakoue got to Colts QB Philip Rivers last week for the takedown; cornerback Holton Hill is credited with the other sack. Co-Defensive Coordinator Andre...
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    Vikings Defense Knows Toppling 'King Henry' is Tall Order

    A second-round pick in 2016, Henry has reached the 1,000-yard mark in each of the past two seasons. His 2019 campaign was extra special, as he led the NFL with 1,540 rushing yards and tied for the league lead with 16 rushing touchdowns. He then rushed for 446 yards in three playoff games as...
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    Lunchbreak: Vikings Offensive Struggles Listed as Team's 'Biggest Surprise'

    PFF grades Jefferson, Gladney through 2 weeks While the Vikings roster is littered with rookies, only the first-rounders have seen extended playing time thus far. Analytics website Pro Football Focus recently graded all 32 first-round picks from the 2020 NFL Draft, including wide receiver...
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    Thielen Foundation Donates $75K, Launches #ChangeThruSport Campaign

    "Adam and I love giving to all these causes, as they represent grassroots organizations that build long-term relationships with youth and their families and will be there to support them and help them [succeed] in their future goals," Caitlin said. "These organizations have been making an impact...
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    5 Things to Know About New Vikings LB Todd Davis

    EAGAN, Minn. – The Vikings have added linebacker Todd Davis to the roster, the team announced Thursday. Davis bolsters Minnesota's linebackers group after Anthony Barr was added to Injured Reserve with a torn pec. Originally signed by the Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2014, Davis was...
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    Vikings Sign LB Todd Davis; Announce Roster Moves

    Eagan, Minn. (September 24, 2020) – The Minnesota Vikings have announced the following roster moves: SIGNED TO ACTIVE ROSTER: NO...... PLAYER............................. POS…EXP................. COLLEGE 40....... Todd Davis............................ LB....... 7...... Sacramento State...
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    NFL Expert Picks: Vikings Home Underdogs vs. Titans

    Vikings 23, Titans 17 — Pete Prisco, CBS Sports The Titans are rolling at 2-0, while the Vikings are reeling. But the Vikings can't be as bad as they have looked. Even with the defense struggling, I think they will get back on track here. The Titans will lose for the first time. Upset special...
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    Presser Points: Zimmer's Message to Team After 0-2 Start

    EAGAN, Minn. – Through two games, Vikings miscues have shown up in all three phases, and in all four quarters. And as a result, Minnesota is one of 11 teams across the league that has started in an 0-2 hole. (There are also 11 teams at 2-0, while 10 teams are an even 1-1). The Titans, who...
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    Water Break with Britton Colquitt

    Since joining the Vikings in September 2019, Britton Colquitt has brought strength as a punter, reliability as a holder and a colorful personality to the locker room, where he's a distributor of smiles and custom muscle tanks, a ritual he began with Cleveland and continued in Minnesota. After...
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    Vikings Legends, Zimmer Honor Former Bears RB Gale Sayers' Memory

    EAGAN, Minn. — Vikings Legends who took the field against Bears great Gale Sayers mourned Wednesday's death of the Hall of Fame running back. Sayers, 77, was lauded for his personality and ability by Jim Marshall, Bobby Bryant and fellow member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Carl Eller...
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    Eric Wilson Shouldering More Responsibility with Anthony Barr Out

    "He's very good at a lot of things. In college he played a lot on the line of scrimmage and sometimes he goes on the line of scrimmage [here]. He causes havoc and gets QB pressures and sacks," Wilson said. "And he can also do it from off the line of scrimmage, and he calls the plays for our...
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    Injury Report Expands Ahead of Vikings-Titans in Week 3

    EAGAN, Minn. — A Vikings defense that experienced considerable turnover in the offseason is encountering depth challenges brought by early in-season injuries. As Minnesota (0-2) began preparing on the practice field Wednesday for Sunday's game against Tennessee (2-0), the Vikings were again...
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    5 Vikings-Titans Storylines to Watch

    Vikings-Titans Connections Vikings receiver Tajaé Sharpe played for the Titans from 2016-19. He was drafted by Tennessee in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft and totaled 92 receptions for 1,167 yards and eight scores in 47 games with the Titans. Vikings running backs coach Kennedy...
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    Vikings Encourage Others to Get Out & Vote

    "I think voting is important within my community – especially within the African American community right now, because there have been a lot of bills in place for years that have systematically [set] us back," Abdullah said. "There's a lot of things I think it's time for us to revisit, to...
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    Early Look: Vikings Host Titans in Week 3

    Defense: A week after giving up 522 total yards to the Packers, Minnesota's defense trimmed that total to 354 yards against Indianapolis. But while the Packers success came through the air, the Colts ran the ball effectively against the Vikings, as Minnesota allowed 151 rushing yards on a...
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    NFL Power Rankings: Vikings Drop Again After 0-2 Start

    Here's a look at where the Vikings rank before Week 3: No. 20 (down 4 spots): Dan Hanzus – NFL.com Everything is going wrong for the Vikings to start the season. A week ago, Aaron Rodgers embarrassed the defense. On Sunday, it was the offense's turn to wear the dunce cap. Kirk Cousins...
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    Live Chat Q&A: Week 3 Vikings-Titans

    The Vikings are 0-2 and are looking for their first win in Week 3. Join Vikings Team Reporter Eric Smith for a live chat at 1 p.m. (CT) about Sunday's game against the Titans, how to bounce back after Week 2 and players that stood out this past Sunday.
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