Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Friday, September 17th, 2021

Good Morning!

This is your Friday Open Thread.

Around the DN since our last open thread:

2021 NFL Season Week 2: Minnesota Vikings at Arizona Cardinals.

2021 Week 3 - Which College Players Are Future Vikings?

Vikings news from other sources:

From Vikings.com: The Voice of the Vikings, Paul Allen, is joined by former Vikings LB Ben Leber and vikings.com’s Gabe Henderson to look at the team’s approach to defending Kyler Murray, Ben’s take on facing his former team, as Patrick Peterson will this Sunday, and much more.

NFL Expert Picks: Vikings Face Tough Test on Road Against Cardinals.

Lunchbreak: PFF Calls Peterson vs Hopkins ‘Matchup to Watch’ in Vikings-Cardinals.

League News:

Top rookie debuts of 2021 NFL season: DeVonta Smith, Mac Jones shine.

Eagles C Jason Kelce debuts blonde hair after losing trade bet to Zach Ertz.

RB Index, Week 2: Three running backs poised to bounce back.

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-Leave the gender hatred at the door
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