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Joe Nelson

Joined: Jun 1, 2024

Dec 2, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; The interior of CenturyLink Field is seen before a game between the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Announcers set for Vikings-Seahawks as forecast calls for rain in Seattle

According to the National Weather Service, the Seattle area will see consistent rain chances through next week, with a stronger storm system possibly impacting the area on Sunday.

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A Detroit Lions fan dresses as Grinch walk by fans in line before the game between Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.
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'Great job': Lions blogger tries to minimize Vikings' amazing season

We're not the prosecution in this case, but it appears that a Detroit Lions blogger could be charged with being more comfortable in a lie than acknowledging the truth about the Minnesota Vikings.

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Dec 31, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) makes a first down reception against the Green Bay Packers during their game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers-Imagn Images
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Report: Stadium workers told to prepare for Vikings-Packers time change

"The NFL will have to decide if it wants the Vikings and Packers to be the main attraction for the late-afternoon kickoffs in Week 17.

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Saquon Barkley, Sam Darnold, Kevin O'Connell and Jared Goff.
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Battle for the No. 1 seed: Vikings, Lions, Eagles in three-team race

After dismantling the Bears 30-12 on Monday night, the Vikings are 12-2, tied with the Lions and Eagles for the best record in the NFC.

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Dec 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates his touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
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5 things that stood out in the Vikings' dismantling of the Bears

The race for the No. 1 seed in the NFC looks to be a three-team battle and with three weeks left in the regular season the Lions, Eagles and Vikings are all 12-2. Minnesota joined the top of the race with a 30-12 win over the Bears Monday night.

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Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) celebrates a tackle against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Devastated by injuries, Lions no longer look like favorite in NFC North

The Lions may have lost four key players to season-ending injuries against the Bills.

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Jul 27, 2015; Mankato, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Scott Turner walks to drills at training camp at Minnesota State University. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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Ex-Vikings QB coach labeled as 'top target' for Bill Belichick at North Carolina

One name to monitor as a candidate to coach alongside Belichick at the college level is former Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Scott Turner.

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Nov 24, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates his rushing touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the third quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images
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NFC North roundtable Week 15: Most impactful on defense, keys to victory

While the Vikings host the Bears, the Lions will host the Bills in the game of the week and the Packers will hit the West Coast for a date with the Seahawks.

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Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase
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Justin Jefferson's message to Ja'Marr Chase: 'You can't count me out yet'

The best friendly rivalry in sports right now is arguably Justin Jefferson versus Ja'Marr Chase as the two former LSU Tigers compete for the title of the best wide receiver on the planet.

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Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Tom Brady settles the Justin Jefferson vs. Ja'Marr Chase debate

Tom Brady never needed elite wide receivers to dominant during his reign as the best quarterback on the planet, but if he could play with one receiver right now he would pick none other than Minnesota Vikings mega star Justin Jefferson.

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Nov 25, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Former Minnesota Vikings Randy Moss accepts his hall of fame induction ring at halftime in a game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
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'This is not true': Son of Randy Moss rips 'disgusting' health rumor

Moss, 47, has stepped away from ESPN because of the health challenge.

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Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) talks to Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) after a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Where the playoff machine thinks the Vikings are headed in the first round

If the Vikings get the No. 5 seed, there are three destinations that seem more likely than the rest.

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