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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 3h

Putting out a final call for Qs for our Access Vikings mailbag ep this week. Drop ‘em here!

Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s O’Connell today on whether Michael Jurgens will slot back in at No. 1 center in his return from a hamstring injury or if Blake Brandel will have a shot to hold onto the role after Sunday:

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 1d

Here's more from what Kevin O'Connell said today about expecting J.J. McCarthy, Blake Cashman and two others back in team practices next week after the bye and ahead of the Vikings' bout with the Eagles back home at U.S. Bank Stadium.

"Comes at a big-time moment for us"

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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, three others expected to return to practice ahead of Eagles game

The Vikings are on bye this week, but coach Kevin O’Connell said McCarthy will get some work in now that the team is back stateside. Linebacker Blake Cashman should also return.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 1d

Should add that KO said McCarthy will get some work in this week during the bye, too. Jordan Addison told reporters in London yesterday he’d be working out with the QB this week.

Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 1d

Kevin O’Connell says QB J.J. McCarthy, LG Donovan Jackson, C Michael Jurgens and LB Blake Cashman are expected to practice next week heading into the Eagles game.

Cashman will be returning from IR.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 1d

KO was asked about this today, will share full quote in a bit.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 1d

Kevin O’Connell says QB J.J. McCarthy, LG Donovan Jackson, C Michael Jurgens and LB Blake Cashman are expected to practice next week heading into the Eagles game.

Cashman will be returning from IR.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 2d

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Jordan Addison seals Vikings' win over Browns to close out international trip

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 2d

New Access Vikings ep recapping the Vikings' win over the Browns w/ @bengoessling.bsky.social and @andrewkrammer.bsky.social is live now. We chat Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson, touch on QB3 Cam Akers and talk how everyone's feeling heading back stateside.

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Jordan Addison seals Vikings' win over Browns to close out international trip

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings' 21-17 win over the Browns in London, which was capped by a 12-yard touchdown caught by Jordan Addison. They also discuss Cam Akers'…

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 3d

FINAL: 21-17, Vikings win.

They move to 3-2 and will be on bye next week after returning stateside from a historic 10 days abroad. Carson Wentz played through a shoulder issue and threw a nice ball to Jordan Addison for the game-winning touchdown with 30 seconds on the clock.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 3d

End of 3Q: 17-14, Browns

Here's a look at some of the numbers.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 3d

Carson Wentz is back for the #Vikings, with a sleeve on his left shoulder to start the second half.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 3d

Halftime: 10-7, Browns. Took the lead with 3 secs on the clock.

Six punts in the second quarter between both teams.

Only one sack all game between both teams, and it was a 6-yarder by Vikings rookie Ty Ingram-Dawkins on Gabriel.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 3d

Vikings QB Carson Wentz is questionable to return with a shoulder issue. He went into the locker room with a minute of game clock left before half.

That means the 2nd half could be Max Brosmer's. The Vikings waived Desmond Ridder yesterday; they have no third emergency QB.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 3d

End of the 1Q: 7-all between the Vikings and Browns.

Josh Oliver with the receiving touchdown for the Vikings, but it was Cam Akers, not Carson Wentz, on the throw.

Wentz is 6-of-8 for 72 yards through two drives. Justin Jefferson has 4 catches for 38 yards.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 3d

A few gameday eve roster moves from the Vikings:

— FB C.J. Ham activated from IR
— C Ryan Kelly (concussion) to IR
— G Vershon Lee signed from practice squad to active roster
— QB Desmond Ridder waived
— RB Cam Akers and G Henry Byrd elevated to active roster

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 5d

Final practice report + game statuses for Vikings-Browns.

Most of these Vikings “outs” were expected, but missing both the starting center in Ryan Kelly and backup in Michael Jurgens is tough.

FB C.J. Ham questionable for what could be his season debut.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 5d

Full Thursday Vikings-Browns practice report.

Dallas Turner added as a DNP due to illness. Christian Darrisaw with a second straight rest day.

Cleveland’s participation is an estimation as they did not practice.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 6d

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Vikings fly O-line help to London, Browns name Dillon Gabriel starter

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 6d

New episode of Access Vikings w/ @bengoessling.bsky.social and @andrewkrammer.bsky.social talking updates on a few of the key Vikings injuries, outlook for the Browns game with Dillon Gabriel named starter and more happenings in London.

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Vikings fly O-line help to London, Browns name Dillon Gabriel starter

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the latest updates on a number of Vikings injuries, including a handful across the O-line that required the Vikings to fly out added practice…

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 6d

Vikings-Browns full Wednesday practice report.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 9d

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Carson Wentz's two interceptions loom in Vikings' loss to Steelers in Dublin

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 9d

New ep of Access Vikings out now discussing the Vikings' loss to the Steelers in Dublin, and how the NFL's first Ireland game went. Fittingly, @bengoessling.bsky.social received his final Guinness of his trip while recording with @andrewkrammer.bsky.social and me, lol.

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Carson Wentz's two interceptions loom in Vikings' loss to Steelers in Dublin

Ben Goessling joins from Dublin as the Access Vikings crew, including Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker, break down Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Why did a play clock have a key role…

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 10d

FINAL: 24-21, Steelers

Brutal end, but the Vikings have to figure out how to get going earlier and more consistently on offense, which could now prove even more difficult as they're down more starting O-linemen.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 10d

Dublin crowd getting a very authentic taste of Vikings football.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 10d

Great awareness of his feet by Zavier Scott on that TD.

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