The P/PTSD Perspective: Receiver Chance Vanishes, Starter’s Job Steal, and Shuffle Bullpen

Kevin Oโ€™Connell celebrates with Jefferson, Nailor, and Addison after Vikings touchdown vs. Falcons.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin Oโ€™Connell celebrates with wide receivers Justin Jefferson, Jalen Nailor, and Jordan Addison after a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons on December 8, 2024, during second-quarter action at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images..

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The P/PTSD Perspective: September 6th, 2025

1) Vikings Receiver’s Big Chance Just Vanished: The NFL is seldom a workplace where job security is ironclad. Rather, a person’s professional outlook can change in an instant. Jalen Nailor isn’t doomed to have a poor season, but the addition of Adam Thielen changes things.

Jalen Nailor celebrates a touchdown with Vikings teammates.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half on Sep 8, 2024, against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. The play provided a key offensive boost in the road matchup. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images.

2) Vikings Starter Predicted to Have His Job Stolen in 2025: Best guess is simply that Aaron Jones — a tremendous veteran — maintains the top spot. However, seeing Jordan Mason earn more touches wouldn’t be surprising. Younger and larger, Mr. Mason may end up being a key facet of Kevin O’Connell’s offense.

3) Vikings Already Shuffle Bullpen, Promote 1 Player While Demoting Another: Myles Price has looked promising for a little while. Nevertheless, it’s notable enough that he is both the PR1 and the KR1. The rookie UDFA is going to have multiple changes per week to do something special.

Aug 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Myles Price (31) returns a kickoff as New England Patriots cornerback Jordan Polk (39) pursues during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

4) Former Vikings Draft Bust Has Clinched a Starting Job: In some ways, the development isn’t a surprise. Houston did, after all, send over a draft pick to snag the lineman. One does wonder, though, about leaning on Ed Ingram to protect C.J. Stroud. Any chance that the QB gets hit more often than the coaching staff would like as a result of the Texans’ o-line?

5) Las Vegas is the Next Stop for Departed Vikings Pick: The linebacker hasn’t had the perfect start to his career. He’s smaller, which works against him. He is quite fast, which works in his favor. Best guess is that he ends up being primarily a specialist for his career but he’s still young.

Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah II (6) celebrates his teams fumble recovery against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.

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