full two days of work today and Sunday but I’ll be keeping up with the Daily Norseman and the game via laptop and iPad. The weather looks good for the game if you’re going Kyle Rudolph Jersey , hopefully we’ll get a huge Vikings fansbase representation.Consistent with the weekend thread, I highlighted this weeks opponents’ SB Nation site, but unfortunately they don’t look as active as we are, so we can continue talking smack about our NFC North opposition.Again, “Go Bears” on Sunday, one time only.Meanwhile, let’s carry on with our news and links open thread full of beer recommendations, nap strategies, crock pot and smoker recipes. Drop by for some fan wisdom http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-nick-easton-jersey , snark and it’s Saturday, it’s your day of rest, so enjoy it. Around the DN since our last open thread:2019 NFL Week 15: Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers, all the front page stories in one spot.Climbing The Pocket: Episode 180 - Extension Time?Jordan Reid, Myles Gorham, and Yinka Ayinde join Jayson Brown to discuss Kirk Cousins’ play, signing him to a long-term extension, and the matchup vs the Chargers.Vikings Mock 12.13.19 Too early for a mock draft? Never, ponders MarkSP18.Vikings Friday Injury Report: He’s baaaaa-aaaack; Adam Thielen set to return notes Ted.Norse Code Podcast Episode 309: A-Wreath (featuring Michael Peterson of Bolts from the Blue) hosted by Arif and James.Unbelievable! - Cry Me a Rivers.BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald break down the Vikings’ impending matchup with the Chargers.Vikings news from other sources:From Vikings.com Head Coach Mike Zimmer addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Friday:We’re Going to Have to Play Real Well to Win This Ballgame.Watch the video version of ‘Xs and Os with Mike Zimmer Laquon Treadwell Jersey ,’ which airs on KFAN each Wednesday night, as Coach Zimmer and Paul Allen discuss the improved running defense against Detroit, how to key on RB Austin Ekeler and his pass-catching ability, rookie C Garrett Bradbury’s development, Chargers’ high-end pass-rush, and much more...Head Coach Mike Zimmer addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Friday.Vikings Ready for Plenty of Chatter from Philip Rivers.The Skinny Post: Vikings Prepare for Chargers RB Tandem in Final Road Test.Opposing Viewpoint: Chargers Writer Answers 5 Questions About Los Angeles.Matthew Coller at SkorNorth.com notes the Vikings are playing chess with CJ Ham.This weeks opponent: The Los Angeles Chargers SB Nation site: Bolts From The Blue.NFL Bets: Gambling picks for better or norse.The Lightning Round Podcast #204: Excellent offensive gameplan.League News: Consistent with the weekend thread, I’ll throw post league news and other pertinent stuff in the comment section once I wake up and drink coffee.We come to today’s media selection: Joe Walsh - Life’s Been Good(By Request of Gone Fishin)Again, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:-No discussion of politics or religion-No feeding of the trolls-Leave the gender hatred at the door-Keep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags Womens Xavier Rhodes Jersey , 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 sarcasm.With that, the beer light is on and the bar is open. Belly up & tie one on. Don’t forget to tip your waiter, and Welcome Aboard! For the effect it will have for the Vikings" Fantasy FootballMinnesota Vikings 2019 OffseasonPro Football Focus rates Latavius Murray’s departure one of the most significant fantasy football movesNew,53commentsFor the effect it will have for the VikingsCDTA bit earlier today, we touched on where Dalvin Cook stands among the running backs in the National Football League Ben Gedeon Jersey , and it sounds as though another prominent outlet is expecting big things from the third-year back for the Minnesota Vikings this season.Pro Football Focus put together an article about the eight most significant moves from this past offseason for fantasy football purposes, and one move that they listed was the departure of Latavius Murray, who moved on to the New Orleans Saints this offseason after a couple of productive years in Minnesota.The move was cited not for the effect it’s going to have on New Orleans. . .because, seriously, who cares. . .but rather for the effect it would have on the Vikings, and specifically on Cook.To show just how big a part of the Vikings’ offense Cook could, potentially, be, PFF also offered up a pretty interesting graphic about Cook’s usage over his first two seasons.Cook has been available to the Vikings for 15 games in his first two seasons. In 13 of those 15 games http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-mackensie-alexander-jersey , he’s been on the field for at least 50% of the team’s offensive snaps, with the two exceptions being Week 4 in 2017 (the game where he tore his ACL) and Week 4 in 2018 (where he was on a “pitch count” and only played the first half).In seven of those games, he’s been on the field for at least 75% of the Vikings’ plays on offense (and had one other game where he was at 73%). That shows that, when he’s healthy, he’s definitely able to shoulder the load in the Minnesota backfield.With Cook’s primary backups at this point being a rookie in Alexander Mattison and a relatively inexperienced back in Mike Boone, the sky would appear to be the limit for Cook in 2019. . .say it along with me. . .if he can stay healthy.