— Arizona's Jordan Hicks didn't dare turn around as Minnesota's potential game-winning field goal floated toward the uprights. Instead, he watched the videoboard for a moment and then locked eyes with Ezekial Turner, who had been knocked to the turf,...
Murray kept the play alive with his legs, then threw across his body to an open Moore.
The Vikings' No. 3 receiver is emerging as a reliable weapon for QB Kirk Cousins.
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Quite a difference for the Vikings' offense in the first quarter of the Cardinals game. Dalvin Cook already has 7 touches for 67 yards (he had 20 carries for 61 yards total vs. Cincinnati) and Minnesota is averaging 11.3 yards per play. That's a far cry from how they started on the road at Cincinnati in Week 1. Also - no penalties yet. That's notable.
Eric Kendricks is ACTIVE vs. Arizona. His status was questionable for Week 2 due to a quad injury. Good news for Minnesota not having to be down its top two linebackers. Vikings inactives: Anthony Barr (knee), Everson Griffen (concussion), Christian Darrisaw (groin), Harrison Hand (hamstring), Kellen Mond, James Lynch, Chazz Surratt. QB Sean Mannion and S Myles Dorn were promoted to the active roster from the PS, and RB Ameer Abudullah was signed to the 53 on Saturday.
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Vikings DE Everson Griffen will not play against the Cardinals after being placed in the concussion protocol. Coach Mike Zimmer said Griffen was injured in a car crash that occurred when he swerved to avoid hitting a deer.
The emergence of K.J. Osborn may allow the Vikings to utilize a three-receiver set more often, which is key after the injury to Irv Smith Jr.
DeVonta Smith found the end zone, Mac Jones showed poise for the Pats, and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka made his mark on the veteran Super Bowl champs.
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Play-action is a key part of Minnesota's offense, but it's tough to do when penalties create unfavorable situations.
— The Minnesota Vikings overcame a choppy start to storm back and tie the game after regulation against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Vikings inactives: Anthony Barr (knee), Christian Darrisaw (groin), Kellen Mond, Cameron Dantzler, Ben Ellefson, James Lynch, Patrick Jones. Sean Mannion, who was signed to the PS at the end of the preseason, was elevated to the game day roster yesterday and will be Kirk Cousins' backup. Dantzler being inactive is somewhat of a surprise. He had an up and down camp and fell down the depth chart behind Kris Boyd and is a 3rd stringer after starting last season as a rookie.
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Vikings rookie left tackle Christian Darrisaw, who missed all of training camp after a second surgery to repair a core muscle injury, is set to return to practice Wednesday.
The Vikings are preparing for third-year tight end Irv Smith Jr. to miss the entire season after he underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a meniscus injury.
Smith seemed poised for a breakout year, but he until he can return from meniscus surgery, Herndon will need to produce for Minnesota.
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(23) | Christian Darrisaw | OT | Virginia Tech |
| 3(2) | Kellen Mond | QB | Texas A&M |
| 3(15) | Chazz Surratt | ILB | North Carolina |
| 3(23) | Wyatt Davis | OG | Ohio State |
| 3(27) | Patrick Jones II | DE | Pittsburgh |
| 4(14) | Kene Nwangwu | RB | Iowa State |
| 4(20) | Camryn Bynum | CB | California |
| 4(29) | Janarius Robinson | DE | Florida State |
| 5(13) | Ihmir Smith-Marsette | WR | Iowa |
| 5(24) | Zach Davidson | TE | Central Missouri State |
| 6(15) | Jaylen Twyman | DT | Pittsburgh |
