Good Morning!
How was your weekend? With a Vikings win the march towards 4-0 in the last four games is on track. Speaking of which, at times the words up here can become shallow and pedantic, I’m aware of that and will work harder. In the noonecaresaboutmyffteamnews, I lost (as is the custom) but even better I had the Jacksonville Jaguars defense...the got me -3 points, yes they lost me points. Meanwhile, let’s carry on with our news and links open thread full of beer recommendations, nap strategies, crock pot and smoker recipes. Drop by for some fan wisdom, snark and it’s Tuesday, one day closer to being the weekend.
Around the DN since our last open thread:
2019 NFL Week 15: Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers, all the front page stories in one spot.
Vikings vs. Lions Week 14: Five Game-Changing Plays from Eric.
Chris notes Ian Rapoport: Vikings “optimistic” that Adam Thielen will return for Chargers game.
Ted posted the Stock Market Report: Lions.
Vikings Beat Listless Lions notes from Wludford.
DN News and Links Regular and Lord Bacon™ Admiral BigGun is raising money for Minnesota Special Olympics. Linky to Fanpost. If you have the means to help someone less fortunate please do so.
Vikings news from other sources:
From Vikings.com Head Coach Mike Zimmer addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Monday and Discussed Different Ways To Win, Defensive Improvement, Kirk Cousins Playing with Confidence, More.
Early Look: Vikings at Chargers.
Stats That Stood Out: Vikings-Lions.
Matthew Coller at SkorNorth.com notes Mike Hughes’ snap count, Kirk’s clean pockets and other statistical takeaways from Vikings-Lions.
Also from Mr. Coller: Vikings defenders take pride in Danielle Hunter’s success.
League News:
NFL Playoff Picture.
Bengals: NFL investigating if Patriots filmed sideline.
Cowboys cut kicker Brett Maher, sign Cobra Kai Forbath.
Ex-Packers coach Mike McCarthy eyes NFL return in 2020.
We come to today’s media selection: Led Zeppelin - Black Dog (2007 Remaster)
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With that, the beer light is on and the bar is open. Belly up & tie one on. Don’t forget to tip your waiter, don’t be shallow and pedantic and Welcome Aboard!