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Vikings Hold Normal Practice Thursday; Game With Falcons on Sunday Still On

Falcons had personnel test positive for COVID-19

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — As the week six match-up between the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons get closer, — both sides are in very different situations. While the Vikings practiced as normal, the Falcons shut down their facility as precaution after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Having scares with the virus before, it’s nothing new for the Vikes, who…

NDSU QB Trey Lance Going Pro, Entering 2021 NFL Draft

Forgoing Spring Season

FARGO, ND — North Dakota State  quarterback,  Trey Lance, is moving on from the Bison. Lance making it official he’s declaring  for the draft. The red-shirt sophomore is a projected first round draft pick and the number three overall Q.B. Prospect according to ESPN’s Mel Kiper. By making this decision, the reigning FCS player of the year won’t be returning…

Vikings game at Texans still on for Sunday amid COVID-19 concerns

Facility to open back up Thursday

MINNEAPOLIS – (FOX 9) The Minnesota Vikings game at the Houston Texans scheduled for Sunday is still on as planned, as of Wednesday morning, according to Texans coach Bill O’Brien. Speaking with Minnesota reporters Wednesday morning via Zoom, O’Brien said he’s been told by NFL officials to be ready to play Sunday. That comes after news that three Tennessee Titans…

Despite NFL Calling, NDSU’s Lance, Radunz Keeping Their Focus On the Now

Both are focused on winning Central Arkansas game

FARGO, N.D. — Its the one and only game week this fall for North Dakota State football as the Bison cap off the end of camp with a match up against Central Arkansas on Saturday. Its the final game for right tackle, Dillon Radunz whose pursuing an NFL career. What is not known? Will this be the last game for…

Vikings WR Thielen, Colts CB Rhodes, Reunite in Week Two Match-Up

Both joined Vikings in same year

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings  receiver  Adam Thielen is coming off a two touchdown, 110 yard receiving performance in week one. Those numbers lead the team, however,  week two presents a much different test going up against someone very familiar  with his game in former teammate, corner back Xavier Rhodes. Before signing with the Indianapolis Colts — Rhodes spent his first…

Eagles HC Pederson Reacts to Wentz’s Forgettable Season Debut

Wentz was sacked eight teams in week one loss

PHILADELPHIA, PA. — It was a season debut to forget for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz. After taking a 17-point lead into the half, three second half turnovers turned into 27 unanswered points for Washington in an Eagles loss. Part of the struggles were due to holding on to the ball too long  in the pocket. Wentz was sacked eight…

Vikings to honor George Floyd, family at Sunday’s home opener against Packers

Game kicks off at noon form U.S. Bank Stadium

MINNEAPOLIS – (FOX 9) The Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday to open the 2020 regular season at U.S. Bank Stadium, and the team announced Friday its plans to address racism and social injustice. The family of George Floyd will be at U.S. Bank Stadium for Sunday’s game and will be recognized pregame following the performance of…

Wentz Returns to Field From Injury; Ready for Week One

Wentz has some new changes to get use to

PHILADELPHIA, PA. — After taking a week off from practice, nursing some groin tightness, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback , Carson Wentz, returned to the field. The Eagles week one match-up with the The Washington Football team is just six days away. The former Bison jumps back into a new look offense.  Jason Peters moved from left guard, to Wentz’s blindside at left…

Vikings Defense Welcoming Challenge of Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay Packers Week One

Packers beat the Vikings in both meetings last season

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — There was only team in the NFC North the Minnesota Vikings went winless against in 2019 and that was the Green Bay Packers, taking the chances of winning the division away. Both sides kick it off in six days time to start each of their new campaigns.. What makes this match-up tough is two-time MVP, quarterback Aaron…