What has made Harrison Smith so good at this for so long? Watch film with him, listen to what he remembers about some of the most memorable plays of his legendary Vikings career, and you’ll start to understand: nytimes.com/athletic/57388…

AFC yesterday, NFC today: NFL execs rank ‘em 1-16: #49ers still reign, but could #Packers overtake #Lions? Opinions mixed on #eagles. Dak deal could influence #cowboys thoughts; could #commanders or #azcardinals surprise? nytimes.com/athletic/57433…

The more you hear about Sam Darnold’s time with the Jets and Panthers, the more clear it becomes. *This* is why so many young QBs fail. And *this* is why the Vikings opportunity is such an interesting 🏈 experiment: nytimes.com/athletic/57344…

No changes to the Giants’ injury report today, which was expected since they’re off and didn’t practice (funky Week 1 schedule). Final report with game statuses comes tomorrow afternoon

First song out at Vikings practice @ TCO was “Type of Way,” a likely tribute to Rich Homie Quan, who passed away today — very sad. Dude was great 🕊️

Vikings WR Jordan Addison (ankle) was at practice and looked like he was participating a good bit. Jalen Nailor (ankle) was off to the side working with a trainer. KOC said Nailor was a couple days behind Addison, so injury report today should be interesting.

Vikings WR Jordan Addison just spoke, made it pretty clear he’s gonna be ready to rock Sunday.

Thanks NFL for calling flags on these Tackles basically being off the ball tight ends🤝🏾

Seeing Justin Tucker miss that FG and Patrick Mahomes throw that pass back-to-back is like seeing a total solar eclipse or whatever the heck you call that thing.

OH MY HEAVENS ABOVE

The weekly Vikings preview w/ Jon Krawczynski is back! • What we’re watching • Biggest concerns • Most interesting storyline • Schematic intrigue • Predictions nytimes.com/athletic/57479…

New Ep of The Alec Lewis Show with Charlotte Carroll previewing Vikings-Giants-- Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1E05iO… iHeart: iheart.com/podcast/1333-t… YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=ycEn6c…

Happy Zak Keefer season to those who celebrate

We’re back

J.J. McCarthy thanks the fans, training staff, his fiancé. Says: “It’s tough. A kick in the balls. But you take everything life throws at you and look at the positive.”

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says WR Jordan Addison and WR Jalen Nailor both fully participated in practice today. ACTIVE.

J.J. McCarthy said he's reading 3 books right now, and here they are:

Objectively, it’s phenomenal creativity here from Ryan Cordell. Situational Masters as team theme. Masters logo in Minnesota state outline. Just exceptional design all the way around.

What J.J. McCarthy had to say today, speaking for the first time since his meniscus tear: nytimes.com/athletic/57510…