Minnesota Vikings News and Links: September 6th, 2019

Good Morning!

I was able to catch part of the game last night while I was at work, from what I saw, meh on both teams. Someone had to win, someone had to lose; but we all lose having the hear a certain team is back this year...blah, blah, blah. Also I’m going to start doing a Saturday thread only for the weekends due to the Vikings finally starting to play. 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 go ahead leave work early it’s weekend eve!

Around the DN since our last open thread:

Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings: 2019 Week One; all the updates by the front page writers.

Daily Norseman FanPulse: Confidence dips before season opener per Chris.

NFC North: Previewing the NFL’s Toughest Division by Wludford.

Vikings Injury Report: Ted says everyone just calm the hell down.

Vikings vs. Falcons Week 1 Preview: Setting The Tone, Eric’s weekly preview articles are here!

Vikings news from other sources:

From Vikings.com New to “Vikings Connected” this year is a segment called The Hot Dish. In the debut segment, players dish on who is the best -- and worst -- dressed on the team.

Notebook: Vikings try to find the right amount of preparation, then narrow week one focus.

Top 10 Vikings Seasons: Historic 1998 campaign unanimously claims top spot.

NFL Expert Picks: Vikings-Falcons splits predictions (some of them were wrong)

What’d They Say: Falcons QB Matt Ryan expects Vikings to pressure ‘from anywhere’

Technology at forefront of what’s new at 2019 home Vikings games.

From Matthew Coller at SkorNorth.com Countdown to Week 1: Kirk Cousins vs. The Intangibles.

League news:

It’s that time for one of my favorite series every year Deadspin’s “Why Your Team Sucks” by Drew Magary. The final team for this year is the New England Patriots.

From NFL.com Antonio Brown faces potential discipline from Raiders.

Julio Jones plans to play Sunday as talks continue.

We come to today’s media selection:
Brett Favre and Bill Swerski’s Superfans talk history of Packers vs. Da Bears

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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 tip the cows and Welcome Aboard!