Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Wednesday, September 29th, 2021

Good Morning!

This is your Wednesday Open Thread, don’t make the list of nincompoops.

Around the DN since our last open thread:

2021 NFL Week 4: Cleveland Browns at Minnesota Vikings.

A brief look at Browns/Vikings history.

Kene Nwangwu could be making his debut soon.

Vikings tailgating at US Bank Stadium: Celebratory, sonorous, and...scarce. The tailgating scene before Vikings games is a ton of fun—as long as you can find it.

Norse Code Podcast Episode 388: The Cornered Corner Coroner Corner (with guest Dave Rappoccio @drawplaydave)

Nincompoop of the Week: Week 3 (Seahawks)

Unbelievable! - Back in the Win Column. BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the Vikings’ crucial victory over the Seahawks.

Vikings news from other sources:

From Vikings.com: The Vikings and the Minnesota Orchestra have partnered to create ‘A Symphony of the North,’ a custom score that’s a part of the team’s 2021 team intro video that’s played prior to games at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Lunchbreak: The Athletic Evaluates Vikings Before Week 4.

NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger looks at the play of the Vikings’ offensive line from Sunday’s win over Seattle.

League News:

NFL Power Rankings, Week 4: Rams claim No. 1 spot; Chiefs, Seahawks tumble.

Lions release LB Jamie Collins after no trade materializes.

Drew Brees ‘all for’ Tom Brady breaking his ‘special record’ for career passing yards.

Free-agent CB Richard Sherman visiting injury-riddled Buccaneers on Tuesday.

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