All the Vikings News: September 29
The following news is applicable to the Minnesota Vikings on September 29, 2021 — via tweet. This is updated throughout the day.
Zimmer and Cousins film sessions progressing.
Mike Zimmer said he and Kirk Cousins have watched film together every week for the first time in their time together.
"I think the communication between both of us is much better," Zimmer said.
— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) September 29, 2021
Darrisaw work ramping up.
Zimmer said Darrisaw will get about double the reps he did last week, so around 6 reps per period in team drills this week https://t.co/9J1iP3NdLe
— Sean Borman (@SeanBormanNFL) September 29, 2021
We all love Fall.
Based on the way it usually goes, the Vikings are entering their best two historical months with the Zimmer-Cousins combo.
Since 2018, Minnesota is 16-6 (.727) in October and November.
— Dustin Baker (@DustBaker) September 29, 2021
Kubiak is on his way to head coaching interviews after the season.
https://twitter.com/PFF_Eric/status/1443235590489657346
MORE offensive wrinkles on the way?
A reminder that kene Nwangwu is .02 seconds slower than Tyreke hill in a straight line. Jets sweeps , swing passes, and screen plays just added a new dimension.
— Deshawn Vaughan (@vikingsfans16) September 29, 2021
Getting healthy 🙂
Dan Chisena and Kene Nwangwu have been designated to return to practice.
📰: https://t.co/PRnsOt8ISG pic.twitter.com/ymTDChotna
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 29, 2021
MORE national love for Cousins.
LMFAO Colin trying to take away from Kirks game but being utterly wrong is hilarious💀 pic.twitter.com/3QIToSkprz
— Wy🅰️tt🫡 (@WPST0) September 29, 2021
Special teams is special this year.
Much-improved on special teams is right:
2020 #Vikings Special Teams Rankings
• DVOA: 31st (3rd lowest in the last decade)
• PFF Grade: 20th2021 rankings:
• DVOA: 11th
• PFF Grade: 2ndBig credit to Coach Ficken and Coach Steeples for the turnaround so far. https://t.co/bbWJE88QJC
— Nick Olson (@NickOlsonNFL) September 29, 2021
Money well spent on O’Neill.
Brian O’Neill is the only starting tackle (of 61 tackles who’ve played 50%+ snaps) who has yet to allow a QB pressure: no sacks, hits or hurries allowed.
Two centers (Hudson, Humphrey) and one guard (Nelson) have also allowed no pressures this year, while playing 50%+ snaps.
— Krauser (@Krauserrific) September 29, 2021
5/5.
The biggest concerns with the Minnesota Vikings heading into 2021-22:
– New, inexperienced OC
– Pass rush
– OL improvement
– WR3
– Special teamsWow. So far so good.
— JV (@JVSwaps) September 29, 2021
Dalvin reflects on Stefanski.
.@dalvincook on Kevin Stefanski pic.twitter.com/GPDtxs7d0M
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 29, 2021
Defense-adjusted Value Over Average.
#Browns vs #Vikings
Week 4 Matchup
DVOA Compare
DVOA uses highly complex algorithms to give clarity and accuracy (as to intent) to statistics that pre-historic stats, such as "Total Defense" or "Total Offense" do not. @MaryKayCabot @ScottPetrak @TonyGrossi #Skol @terrypluto pic.twitter.com/FfNcfz92UY— Wildlife Lover (@wildlifeluvr) September 28, 2021
Dalvin channels Terrell Owens.
"That's my quarterback." – @dalvincook 😎 pic.twitter.com/U9PtVq6JMH
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 29, 2021
Browns down an important piece of their secondary.
#Browns CB Greg Newsome has been ruled out for the #Vikings game with his calf injury. Greedy Williams will replace him. Newsome not slated for IR at this time, which is a 3-game minimum.
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) September 29, 2021
Kirk is 1st.
Kirk Cousins: 94.1 PFF grade from a clean pocket this season
1st among all QBs 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/Dd2VYB9nc6
— PFF (@PFF) September 29, 2021
Justin loves the fans.
.@JJettas2 loved his first #Vikings home game in front of fans pic.twitter.com/CDyibDGcgb
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 29, 2021
National media makes Vikings the underdog again, I can dig it.
So most of the national media thus far is picking Cleveland to beat us at US Bank….ok…
— Vikings Spin (@vikingsspin) September 29, 2021
Notes from practice: The Good and Bad.
News from today’s Vikings practice.
The good: Dalvin Cook (ankle), Harrison Hand (hamstring), Rashod Hill, Dan Chisena (IR) and Kene Nwangwu (IR) all returned to practice. Anthony Barr practiced.
The bad: Adam Thielen, Conklin, Mackenzie Alexander, and Smith-Marsette didn’t.
— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) September 29, 2021
CJ Ham: Minnesota treasure.
Vikings fullback CJ Ham opens up his press conference the same way he did his last in August.
"What do dentists call x-rays?"
*silence from us media peons with no humor*
"Tooth pics."
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) September 29, 2021
Cook doing the work to hopefully be ready.
Dalvin Cook on his availability/status for CLE: "Attacking my rehab every day real hard. We’ll see how this thing plays out, but I’m extremely confident in what we’ve got going on in the training room and what they’re doing to get me back on the field. I’m extremely confident.
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) September 29, 2021
Jets cleat game >>>>>>> anyone else.
Justin Jefferson Rocked Insane Swarovski Crystal-Filled Cleats In Vikings Winhttps://t.co/AevhhydgBL
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) September 29, 2021
Injury report getting pretty long…
Wednesday’s #Vikings injury report pic.twitter.com/jJ2IUy8Hf6
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 29, 2021
Variety on offense is good.
Vikings run game calls against loaded fronts:
Week 1 vs. CIN
9x Outside Zone
1x Split Zone, Inside Zone, Counter, DuoWeek 2 vs. SEA
13x Outside zone
4x Inside zone, Iso
2x Split zone, Power, Duo, Pin and Pull
1x Counter10 of last 15 runs vs SEA were OZ. Tons of variety early
— Matt Fries (@FriesFootball) September 29, 2021
Odell Beckham Jr. limited with a shoulder injury.
#Browns–#Vikings injury report. Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) was limited. He said after game it popped out and back in early in game.
— Scott Petrak ct (@ScottPetrak) September 29, 2021
Mattison gets the Wallpaper Wednesday treatment, well deserved!
#WallpaperWednesday x @AlexMattison22 pic.twitter.com/qZLAlnojh9
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 30, 2021
The Vikings and Browns have a symbiotic relationship.
Browns and Vikings are full of like – fast pals. This will be a very wholesome matchup.
Landry & Odell – JJ, Osborn
Sheldon Richardson & his Cleveland teammates
Harrison & Sendejo
Stefanski & Zimmer
Stefanski & Everyone else too— Luke Braun (@LukeBraunNFL) September 29, 2021