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Donovan Jackson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 22

Vikings rookie Donovan Jackson has wrist surgery, likely out through bye

Vikings rookie left guard Donovan Jackson, the team's first-round pick this April, underwent wrist surgery on Monday morning in Los Angeles, head coach Kevin O'Connell announced.

Christian Darrisaw News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 22

In first game back, Christian Darrisaw's value to Vikings was unmistakable

It's hard to overstate how important Christian Darrisaw is to the Vikings' offense. When you compare the way they played without him over the first two weeks of this season to how they looked on Sunday with their star left tackle back on the field, a case can be made that he's the most valuable player on the entire roster.

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Isaiah Rodgers News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 22

Isaiah Rodgers officially earns PFF's first-ever perfect 99.9 grade

It made the rounds on social media as an "in-game grade," but it's now official upon final review: Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers is the first player in the Pro Football Focus era (since 2006) to earn a perfect 99.9 grade in a game on at least 10 snaps from scrimmage.

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Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 22

5 Vikings Quotes: From “Nasty” to “Greedy,” MIN’s “Point Guard” to MIN’s “Problem”

Grinding through the post-game press conferences can be asking a lot of fans, especially since a lot of people live busy lives. The fine folks at PurplePTSD get it.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 22

'I'm way bigger than I look': Vikings, Jefferson and Rodgers send NFL a message

The Vikings sent a message to the NFL on Sunday by destroying the Bengals 48-10. At the same time, Justin Jefferson and Isaiah Rodgers were sending their own messages.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 22

Pair of Vikings Large Lads Announce that it’s Time to Watch Out

Leading the charge at defensive tackle are Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen, two well-paid veterans who have accomplished much in their NFL careers. Behind those two are a pair of Vikings large lads who had impressive moments in Week 3: Levi Drake Rodriguez and Jalen Redmond.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Cameras Catch Justin Jefferson’s Message to Ja'Marr Chase After Bengals-Vikings Game

It was all Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon as they dominated the Cincinnati Bengals, winning 48‑10 and taking a 34‑3 lead into halftime. The game featured a battle of backup quarterbacks, with Jake Browning starting for the Bengals and longtime veteran Carson Wentz under center for the Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 22

Kevin O'Connell highlighted the process of prioritizing Isaiah Rodgers after historic day 'It starts with Brian Flores'

The Minnesota Vikings got their second win of the season, and it wasn't even close, beating the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 48-10. It was a complete destruction in every aspect of the game with the Vikings leading at halftime 34-3.

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Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 22

Hidden Boost Puts Vikings in Even Better Shape for Week 4

The Minnesota Vikings are 2-1. That start was not perfect, but it’s still a positive outcome considering the offensive struggles for the most part in the first two games of the season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Sporting News / September 22

Vikings conquer never seen before NFL history one week after historic collapse vs. Falcons

The Minnesota Vikings went nuclear on Sunday, shattering an NFL record that has never been sniffed.

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Carson Wentz News / Sporting News / September 22

Vikings QB Carson Wentz draws strong words from Kevin O'Connell

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz faced positive remarks from head coach Kevin O'Connell following the team's win.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 21

5 Quick Takeaways from the Vikings’ Week 3 Blowout

The Minnesota Vikings absolutely dominated the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, climbing to 2-1 in the standings. Green Bay’s loss versus the Cleveland Browns helped the club to share the top seed in the division just a week after it felt like the sky was falling.

Isaiah Rodgers News / Total Apex Sports / September 21

Minnesota Vikings Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Makes History Against Cincinnati Bengals

You know, sometimes you watch a football game and think, “Okay, that was a solid performance.” And then there are days like Sunday in Minneapolis, where you witness something so utterly dominant, so ludicrously one-sided, that you can’t believe it.

Carson Wentz News / Field Level Media / September 21

Vikings QB Carson Wentz to start vs. Steelers next week

Carson Wentz is the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings for at least another week, head coach Kevin O'Connell said a few minutes after celebrating a 48-10 win Sunday.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 21

Minnesota Vikings' dominant win highlighted by historic performance and controversial draft pick

The Minnesota Vikings got a critical win for the franchise on Sunday afternoon by not just beating the Cincinnati Bengals, but they destroyed them 48-10.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Bengals' problems run far deeper than Joe Burrow injury

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Will Reichard News / 5 GOATs / September 21

Will Reichard nails 62-yard field goal for career best for Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard capped off an epic first half with a career-long 62-yard field goal. The former Alabama place kicker put the Vikings up 34-3 over the Cincinnati Bengals through 30 minutes of action.