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Week 5 NFL Takeaways: Broncos Prove They’re Getting Better With Win Over Eagles

After two early losses, Sean Payton’s team is rounding into form. Plus, the Buccaneers are impressive, the Colts are for real and much more.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 6, 2025

Two Vikings didn’t miss a snap during the the 2024 season

There were two Vikings who played every snap during the 2024 season, joining only seven other players across the league to do so.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 7, 2025

Jaguars to pay $7 million of Cam Robinson’s remaining contract in trade deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars are on the hook for $7 million of Cam Robinson's remaining contract after their trade with the Minnesota Vikings.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 31, 2024

Vikings Training Camp Takeaways: Sam Darnold Is Honing in on Starting QB Job

The former first-round pick and NFL journeyman looks like a new player so far with Minnesota, and could buy time for rookie J.J. McCarthy to get acclimated.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 9, 2024

Dalton Risner working at a new position along the offensive line

While the Minnesota Vikings try to figure out the best combo of linemen, guard Dalton Risner worked out on the right side for the first time

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 25, 2024

Vikings giving Blake Brandel ‘every opportunity’ to earn a starting role

The Vikings offensive line, specifically the interior, has been a hot-button issue. Blake Brandel may prove to be a solution to the problem.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2024

HC Kevin O’Connell adds another name to the starting guard competition

Kevin O'Connell shared guard Dalton Risner will be competing for the left guard and right guard duties this year as well as two others

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 11, 2024

Kevin O’Connell comments on Risner and Brandel, wants ‘competitive situation’

After signing Dalton Risner, Kevin O'Connell says Minnesota will play its best five O-lineman. Blake Brandel is in the mix.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 5, 2024

Is Blake Brandel or Dalton Risner the Vikings’ plan at left guard?

Even with the re-signing of Dalton Risner, a report came out stating that the Vikings might still start Blake Brandel to begin the season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 3, 2024

Vikings appear to be content with offensive line heading into 2024

Wes Phillips believes Blake Brandel has earned his right to start at LG for the Minnesota Vikings.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 23, 2024