Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) celebrates scoring a touchdown against Los Angeles Rams with center Frank Ragnow (77) during overtime at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, September 8, 2024.

NFC North roundtable: Lessons learned, improvements needed in Week 2

Going around the NFC North with our On SI colleagues to discuss the second week of the regular season.

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NFC North roundtable: Lessons learned, improvements needed in Week 2

Going around the NFC North with our On SI colleagues to discuss the second week of the regular season.

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Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Kyle Rudolph predicts Vikings to upset 49ers, praises Sam Darnold

Rudolph was a guest on Up & Adams Thursday and discussed the Vikings season opener and predicted his former team to pull off an upset this Sunday.

Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) rolls out to pass against the New York Giants during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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QB analyst on Sam Darnold's Vikings' debut: 'Lots to be excited about'

J.T. O'Sullivan analyzed Darnold's Minnesota debut on his YouTube channel "The QB School."

Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass the ball against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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Stephen A. Smith says Sam Darnold won't repeat strong debut: 'It ain't gonna happen'

Sam Darnold's stellar Vikings debut may have impressed ESPN's Dan Orlovsky. It was, however, not enough for fellow ESPN talking head Stephen A. Smith.

Nick Bosa talks to San Francisco media before a Week 2 game in Minnesota.

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'We're playing a better team': 49ers on the Minnesota experience, facing Darnold

49ers stars Nick Bosa, Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle discussed this weeks' showdown against the Vikings.

Oct 23, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) is tackled during the second quarter as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans (21) looks on at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Bulletin-board material: Vikings are 'too outclassed' by 49ers

If that alone isn't enough to charge up the Vikings for Sunday's noon kickoff, the prediction from The Athletic's Vic Tafur should do the trick. Tafur makes weekly picks via The Athletic he believes the Vikings having no chance to beat San Francisco.

Oct 23, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) controls the offense as offensive tackle Spencer Burford (74) prepares to block against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Matthew Coller: 49ers put to test all the things that shined for Vikings in Week 1

Are the Vikings a tough matchup for the mighty 49ers? If they play liked they did against the Giants, they will be.

Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) celebrates with teammates after defensive stop during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

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Vikings tackles Christian Darrisaw, Brian O'Neill were incredible vs. Giants

Darrisaw and O'Neill have a case as the best offensive tackle duo in football.

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard (46) kicks off against the Las Vegas Raiders in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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Matthew Coller: Are the Vikings going to use the new kickoff?

The new “dynamic” kickoff in the NFL had its moments in Week 1. The Arizona Cardinals returned one 96 yards for a touchdown against Buffalo and the Chicago Bears booted a bouncing ball, resulting in a turnover against the Titans.

Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) drops back to pass against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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Former NFL QB praises Sam Darnold's 'remarkable' footwork improvement

Everyone seems to be impressed by what they saw from Darnold on Sunday.

Aug 21, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer looks on during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images

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Paul Allen's response to Mike Zimmer drama: 'I'm out here catching strays'

It didn't get much attention when it happened, but Minnesota Vikings announcer Paul Allen did have a response to Mike Zimmer's scathing remarks in a recent newspaper interview.

Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) fumbles a punt during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The NFL's top Giants highlight against the Vikings was a punt

Nothing seemed to go the Giants way on Sunday.

Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks to pass during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard on Daniel Jones: 'We kind of started to feel a little bit bad for him'

Jones was booed all day Sunday as the Vikings made his life a living hell in the season opener.

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Matthew Coller: Everything that went right and wrong for the Vikings in Week 1

The Minnesota Vikings put together one of the most impressive victories of the NFL’s opening week. Here’s a closer look at where they thrived and areas where they can improve…