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KOC said after the game they were evaluating Okudah for a concussion, Cashman will have an MRI today to determine severity of the hamstring.

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The Vikings had 30 pressures last night vs. the Bears according to PFF. 7 - Javon Hargrave (2 Sacks) 7 - Jonathan Greenard 6 - Jonathan Allen 2 - Dallas Turner 2 - Ivan Pace Jr. The Allen/Hargrave combo were MONSTERS last night against Chicago's re-vamped offensive line.

The Vikings had 30 pressures last night vs. the Bears according to <a href="/PFF/">PFF</a>.

7 - Javon Hargrave (2 Sacks)
7 - Jonathan Greenard
6 - Jonathan Allen
2 - Dallas Turner
2 - Ivan Pace Jr.

The Allen/Hargrave combo were MONSTERS last night against Chicago's re-vamped offensive line.
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These 30 pressures were the most by any team in the NFL in week 1, the rest of the top 5. Broncos - 28 Raiders - 27 Bengals - 25 Commanders - 24

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This quote can apply to the fans waiting on the "other shoe to drop" Being scared all the time and waiting for the next Vikings thing to go wrong is a tough way to fan. Celebrate the good, complain about the bad, but don't look for the unthinkable to happen around every corner

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The Jones-Mason split in the Vikings backfield is two really good backs whose strengths play well off each others weaknesses. Jones is a weapon in the passing game and a good runner, while Mason has great vision and a violent running ability while like Jones being a good pass

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Regarding injuries from last night, I'd be very surprised if Vikings ILB Blake Cashman is back anytime soon. He suffered a hamstring injury and was immediately ruled out. Jeff Okudah is being evaluated for a concussion so his status is up-in-the-air for Sunday night too.

Regarding injuries from last night, I'd be very surprised if Vikings ILB Blake Cashman is back anytime soon. He suffered a hamstring injury and was immediately ruled out.

Jeff Okudah is being evaluated for a concussion so his status is up-in-the-air for Sunday night too.
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“The initial expectation is that [Blake Cashman will] miss several weeks”, per Ben Goessling. ILB depth a concern at this point. Eric Wilson filled in well, but Kobe King had a pretty rough training camp/preseason as a rookie. We’ll see if the Vikings decide to bring in anyone.

“The initial expectation is that [Blake
Cashman will] miss several weeks”, per <a href="/BenGoessling/">Ben Goessling</a>.

ILB depth a concern at this point. Eric Wilson filled in well, but Kobe King had a pretty rough training camp/preseason as a rookie.

We’ll see if the Vikings decide to bring in anyone.
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After week 1, there's been a sharp drop in confidence for the Lions to win the NFC North. The Packers remain at the top (by quite a lot) but the Vikings making a surge after the comeback victory last night over the Bears. (Via: Kalshi / Kalshi Sports)

After week 1, there's been a sharp drop in confidence for the Lions to win the NFC North.

The Packers remain at the top (by quite a lot) but the Vikings making a surge after the comeback victory last night over the Bears.

(Via: <a href="/Kalshi/">Kalshi</a> / <a href="/KalshiSports/">Kalshi Sports</a>)
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“JJ McCarthy happened…” - Colts Safety Camryn Bynum on the Vikings QB, Bynum added…. “You can say nothing about JJ McCarthy’s mindset, he clutched the whole game. It was beautiful to watch…”