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Week 1 QBs: Rodgers was the worst, Cousins was ... one of the best?
According to Pro Football Focus, the Vikings QB had the sixth-highest grade of 32 starters in Week 1. Aaron Rodgers had the worst grade. Teddy Bridgewater had the best.
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Three actual positive takeaways from the Vikings' loss to Cincinnati
After spending the last two days talking about nothing but all the bad things, we should acknowledge some of the good that came from Sunday's loss to the Bengals.
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NFL's first openly gay player, makes game-changing play in 2021 debut
One of the big stories of the NFL's offseason was Carl Nassib, the Raiders defensive lineman who came out as gay. On Monday, his strip sack in overtime saved the Raiders.
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After blowout loss, Packers do even more soul-searching than Vikings
Following the 38-3 loss to New Orleans, it sounded like Aaron Rodgers and coach Matt LaFleur weren't any closer to being on the same page.
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Ben Simmons is the Timberwolves' best — and only? — chance to be relevant
The longer the offseason drags on without a Simmons trade, the better it is for the Wolves. But can they pull off a franchise-altering deal?
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America's Most Overrated Team opens the NFL season
The Cowboys are the original influencers — famous now just for being famous and not because of any sort of meaningful recent accomplishment.
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Kicking continuity escapes the Vikings yet again
In the big picture, you might not think much about the roster move at punter last week. But if you believe in the nuance of kicking, it could be a big deal.
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A very optimistic Vikings projection (and a splash of cold water)
Are the Vikings the seventh-best team in the NFL? That's where one prediction has them at the start of the year. Others are less optimistic.
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Mannion's return to Vikings is a Kellen Mond cautionary tale
About the only thing Mike Zimmer loves more than a ball control offense and stout defense combo is a familiar face that he believes he can trust. Hello again, Sean Mannion.
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Cousins and the offensive line: Does one stat explain multiple problems?
Expected points added at the end of the first and second half gives us a snapshot of what happens in crunch time for teams. The numbers for Kirk Cousins and the Vikings are bad.
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Joe Ryan's first Twins start: Plenty to like, one big thing to work on
The Olympic silver medalist has the ingredients to be a popular player for a long time. But only if he develops, of course, into a good pitcher.
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