Nov 12, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler (32) celebrates his touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
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1) Talented Vikings Playmaker Gets Benched on SNF: Cam Akers is now the RB2. Even better, he looked really good within that role, demonstrating some good patience and burst in his limited carries. Meanwhile, Ty Chandler was nowhere to be seen.
2) Mike Zimmer is Done with an Ex-Viking: Tough second chapter for Andrew Booth Jr. The talented corner has had a really rough start to his NFL career. There’s a team out there, though, that is going to give him a shot. Maybe that’s just on the practice squad — currently, Dallas — but he’ll get another chance before too long.
3) Vikings Rookie is Set to Make His Debut: In the end, much ado about nothing. Part of the issue is that Jalen Redmond has been playing really well in limited snaps. With that being said, the final chapter is far — far — from being written on the Vikings rookie. The kid can still turn into an impact player.
4) Vikings Re-Sign a Familiar Face: Losing rookie stud Will Reichard to the IR is a major hit to the Vikings. Thankfully, it’s coming at a time when the schedule is a bit lighter and with plenty of time still before the playoffs arrive. Can the new kicker — someone who was in town for a summer competition — keep the special teams afloat?
5) Vikings Welcome a Young Pass Rusher Back into the Mix and Sign Upside Defensive Tackle: Admittedly, the title is a bit of a mouthful. Hopefully, it conveys the volume of moves that Minnesota decided to pursue earlier in the week. Does the team’s pass rush see a bit of a spark due to these recent decisions?
Enjoy the extra reading, Vikings fans.
K. Joudry is the Senior Editor for Vikings Territory and PurplePTSD. He has been covering the Vikings full time since the summer of 2021. He can be found on Twitter, as a co-host for Notes from the North, and as the proprietor at The Vikings Gazette, a humble Vikings Substack.