The Minnesota Vikings took only two healthy defensive ends to Philadelphia
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a true test of conditioning and determination for Danielle Hunter and
Stephen Weatherly at a position where backups frequently rotate in for
breathers.They successfully powered through it, an apt summary of a
critical 23-21 victory by the Vikings on the road against the defending
Super Bowl champion Eagles."This game is as much mental as physical. If
you ever look at an NFL schedule, it's mostly meetings, right? So if
your head is in the right place, your body is going to go wherever your
mind tells you," said Weatherly, whose sack of Carson Wentz in the
second quarter forced an airborne fumble that Linval Joseph caught and
returned for a 64-yard touchdown .With three-time Pro Bowl pick Everson
Griffen out indefinitely because of mental health issues, Weatherly has
been promoted to the starting lineup in his third season. The other
backup, Tashawn Bower, was inactive on Sunday with an ankle
injury.Rookie defensive tackle Jalyn Holmes made his NFL debut by taking
a handful of turns at end, but Hunter (55 of 59 snaps) and Weatherly
(54 of 59) rarely left the field after preparing all week for the
probability they'd get a strenuous workout.Hunter, who at age 23 has
suddenly become the elder of the ends, was in Weatherly's ear often."He
kept saying, 'It's going to come. You're going to hit that wall. We need
you to push through it
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Weatherly said, "and we were able to."Last week proved to be the
perfect occasion, then, for a pep talk from Olympic gold medalist
cross-country ski racer Jessie Diggins ."She said coming in she doesn't
know much about football. She definitely doesn't know what it's like to
go out there and try to maul someone, especially on defense," Weatherly
said."One thing she does know is preparation and what it's like when
you're in your moment for your sport, and it's that crucial time and
you've given everything you have up until that point but you need more.
Everyone has felt that at every position, when we feel like we've given
it all and now that crucial point is coming up. What will you do? And
she really hit home with that."Coach Mike Zimmer brings in guest
speakers from time to time, and Diggins, a native of Minnesota, was the
celebrity visitor on Friday."She did a great job of talking to the team,
and honestly, as you've probably seen the race and some of the video
she had, it was very emotional
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Zimmer said. "But basically she talked about, 'Anybody can do anything
for 10 things,' whether it's 10 push-ups. She said, 'Now I had 10
kilometers, but I count 10 strides.' Who knows if any of that stuff is a
big factor in winning, but it gets you to think about what's important
and how you can overcome when you're tired."Diggins posted a picture on
her verified Twitter account after her presentation in the team
auditorium, with quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receivers Stefon Diggs
and Adam Thielen and Joseph.Against the Eagles, Cousins completed 30 of
37 passes for 301 yards and a touchdown to Thielen. Diggs and Thielen
combined for 17 catches and 207 yards. Joseph had a sack and the
touchdown return. Coincidental, most likely, but they all took the
message to heart.Cousins gave the animated pregame reminder to the
entire team just before kickoff about delivering the finishing touch the
Vikings lacked in losing to the undefeated Los Angeles Rams 38-31 in
their previous game. By doing so, they exact a measure of revenge on the
Eagles for the NFC championship game loss in January."There is no
better feeling," Thielen said, "than coming into a tough environment and
winning."Friday Open Thread: August 24th
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2018 Good Morning!It’s game day!Yes I know it’s a preseason game but
that doesn’t mean I don’t get excited watching our favorite football
team in action.We should get a longer look at this years starters as
it’s the all important third preseason game鈩?I always cook something on
the grill on Vikings game days, tonight we’re having venison burgers
with homemade salsa, guacamole, chips, corn on the cob and a salad
before kickoff.Also important to the Zylstra Mafia鈩?our guy is getting
his first action this preseason.In the meantime, while we’re waiting
impatiently for the kickoff of tonight’s game we’ll continue with our
daily thread full of beer recommendations, nap strategies, crock pot and
smoker recipes. Have another cup of coffee and drop by for some fan
wisdom and snark.Around the DN since our last thread:Wludford has his
Vikings post training camp thoughts as the Vikings prepare for the
regular season.Ted and Di are back with Roughing the Podcast, this is
their 50th Podiversary!Chris brings us the news that the Wizard of Brzez
does it again with the cap friendly signing of new Vikings safety
George Iloka.Chris has another article from Football Outsiders on the
Minnesota Vikings receivers, we all know they’re good, but where do they
work best?Our own Admiral BigGun had a radio spot highlighting the
charity work of the Vikings World Order on 1100 AM WFZG, and maybe some
tailgating tips slipped in there, give it a listen!Vikings news from
other sources:From Vikings.com CB/S Terence Newman is keeping his eyes
open entering this 16th season.New Vikings Safety George Iloka is
quickly becoming comfortable with the Vikings playbook and his
role.Vikings-Seahawks game elements.No injuries on either side!From
their lunch break series: The NFC North could be the league’s best
division.From 1500espn: Vikings fans shouldn’t Flip out if the offense
takes some time to gel.Matthew Coller ponders, “Is it time to be
concerned about Pat Elflein?”From the ESPN NFC North Blog Courtney
Cronin says new Vikings CB Mike Hughes is ready to make an impact now.We
come to today’s media selection: The Smashing Pumpkins - Bullet with
Butterfly WingAgain
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we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:-No discussion of
politics or religion-No feeding of the trolls-This isn’t a male version
of The View, so leave the gender hatred at the door-Keep the bad
language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags, if you must)-Speaking of
which, if discussing a newer show or movie, please use spoiler tags-No
pictures that could get someone fired or in serious trouble with their
employer-If you can’t disagree in a civil manner, feel free to go
away-While navigating the open thread, just assume it’s sarcasmWith
that, the beer light is on and the bar is open. Belly up and tie one on.
Don’t forget to tip your waitress, try the venison chili and as always,
Welcome Aboard and Skol Vikings!
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