Minnesota Vikings News and Links, 10/22

It's that humpiest of all days once again, ladies and gentlemen, and we're one day closer to the Minnesota Vikings' next game, which is awesome.

Since the last time we brought you an Open Thread. . .

-Kyle is attempting to get some folks together to party before and after the game in Tampa Bay on Sunday. All of the details are right here.

-Steady as she goes. . .that's the message, for the most part, in the latest round of NFL Power Rankings for the Vikings.

-SB Nation's Stephen White named Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen his Hoss of the Week for Week 7.

-We started our stream for our coverage of this week's game with a look back at the history between the Vikings and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

From some other sources around the internet. . .

-Former Vikings' quarterback Fran Tarkenton has some suggestions as to how the Vikings can help out Teddy Bridgewater.

-The knee injury sustained by Vladimir Ducasse is not serious, but it remains to be seen whether or not he'll play this weekend.

-Everson Griffen is proving to be a solid investment for the Vikings so far.

The rules of the Open Thread are the same as they've ever been, ladies and gentlemen. . .no politics, no religion, no feeding of the trolls, keep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags, if necessary), and keep the GIFs relatively work-safe.

Your entertainment for today.

With that, the beer light is on and the bar is open for this Wednesday, ladies and gentlemen. Enjoy the rest of your day, and keep an eye out for any free roaming camels.