The P/PTSD Perspective: Snagging a Defensive Boost, A Problem in the Bye, and “Fingers Crossed”

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The P/PTSD Perspective: October 12th, 2024

1) Vikings Defense Snags a Boost Ahead of Jets Battle: In the end, the boost was needed. After all, we’re talking about a 23-17 game, so every little bit of help was needed. Plus, Ivan Pace Jr. made a difference on the field, making plays behind the line of scrimmage.

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2) Going into the Bye, the Vikings Have a Problem to Solve: Ty Chandler doesn’t lack for speed. Or talent. What has been missing, though, has been consistent production on the ground. He had a wonderful Week 2 but has otherwise struggled. Can the team figure out a way to get him going after the bye? If so, then Minnesota will be even more dangerous.

3) Vikings HC Has His “Fingers Crossed” for Injured Star Playmaker: The official word from Kevin O’Connell is that Aaron Jones is week to week. In other words, missing the Week 7 Lions tilt is a realistic outcome even as there’s a broader state of optimism about Jones returning before too long. Minnesota tends to be cautious with injuries, so missing a game or two wouldn’t be a shock.

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4) Don’t Forget The Vikings’ Other Injury from Week 5: Losing Akayleb Evans isn’t on the same level as losing Aaron Jones, but it still stings. The third-year corner has been doing some good things as a gunner and is the CB4. In time, perhaps, he could reclaim a starting role (2025). Does he make it back in time for Week 7?

5) An All Pro, 1st-Round Linebacker Just Hit Free Agency if the Vikings Want to Take a Shot: The thinking is simply that no assets will be needed — as in, no draft picks in a trade — beyond just some minimal cap space to onboard the former No. 5 pick. Plus, the GM has shown an affinity for bringing in players who were scooped up high in the draft.

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Enjoy the extra reading, Vikings fans.

K. Joudry is the Senior Editor for Vikings Territory and PurplePTSD. He has been covering the Vikings full time since the summer of 2021. He can be found on Twitter, as a co-host for Notes from the North, and as the proprietor at The Vikings Gazette, a humble Vikings Substack.