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Concerns Answered: Hockenson and Risner, More Proof from the Vikings, Dallas Turner
Please note: These are opinion-based actions. Some responses will be inaccurate from time to time. We’ll attempt to keep that to a minimum.
Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY Network by means of Imagn Images. Q: Will T.J. Hockenson and Dalton Risner be all set to go on Sunday?
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Response: No.
Week 5 is simply when the window opens for both males to begin practicing. Fans must not anticipate Hockenson or Risner on the field in London.
“Yeah, we’re overcoming that today based upon the special element of this week (going to London), and after that leading right into the bye week. We’ll have some dialog and attempt to do what’s finest for both those guys to be in their finest positions to optimize that window and when they’re offered to us, they’re going to be offered. I’m fired up about both those guys,” head coach Kevin O’Connell responded when inquired about Hockenson and Risner’s return.
O’Connell continued, “They’ve been working truly difficult behind the scenes and, both T.J. and Dalton are here for the strategy that we type of set upon at the end of training school, understanding ideal about the time we get them back, it would be a good increase for our group. Desire to provide them the adequate quantity of practice time, due to the fact that it’s one thing to simply open a window, however what does that practice appearance like?”
Week 7 or 8 is a more sensible return date for Hockenson, and more ideas will be readily available about Risner in the next week.
Q: What more evidence do you require to recognize this Vikings group can win the Super Bowl?
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Response: Playing from behind.
It’s incredible that the 2024 Vikings practically never ever route in video games; it implies they’re a fantastic football group. Quicker or later on, some group will smack them in the face, and we’ll have to wait and see how the club reacts. And, yes– this can be thought about a Sam Darnold test.
Almost melting down from a 28-0 lead in Week 4, Minnesota has actually dealt with little routine season hardship. That will come when they track by a goal or 2 in the next 13 video games.
If that works out, sure– the Vikings can be Super Bowl quality. They have all the gamers and numbers for it today.
Q: Is Dallas Turner at complete strength? I didn’t see him much versus the Packers.