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The Dallas Cowboys’ offense hit a snag in the final two games before the bye week, ranking 22nd in EPA per play and 15th in offensive success rate. That’s a noticeable drop-off considering they were borderline unstoppable over the first seven weeks.<\/p>\n
While the offense should bounce back in a big way\u00a0against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night, Brian Schottenheimer has a lot of questions to answer at the wide receiver position. It’s probably time to reduce KaVontae Turpin’s snaps and touches for more of Ryan Flournoy.<\/p>\n
That opens up a bigger concern about Jonathan Mingo, who’s yet to play this season due to a PCL sprain suffered in the second week of preseason. The problem? Mingo has seemingly been healthy for weeks and has yet to see the field.<\/p>\n
The Cowboys\u00a0activated Mingo from injured reserve on October 21. He would have finished the year on IR if they didn’t move him to the active roster, but that was three weeks ago.<\/p>\n
Mingo was technically a healthy scratch in Week 8 against the Broncos. He practiced in full from Wednesday to Friday. He could’ve played, but there’s some logic behind Dallas potentially not wanting to throw him out there against arguably the NFL’s best defense.<\/p>\n
That’s not unheard of for players who were just activated off IR. But he was a healthy scratch for the Cardinals game as well. Again, he was a full participant Wednesday through Friday and did not carry an injury designation. That means he was a healthy scratch two games in a row.<\/p>\n
Not exactly ideal for a player whom Dallas traded a 2025 fourth-round pick for before last year’s deadline. It’s more proof that this front office doesn’t have a plan.<\/p>\n
The Cowboys already had a better version of Mingo on the roster in Ryan Flournoy, whom they selected in the fifth round of the 2024 draft. Surely they wouldn’t have traded for Mingo if they knew what Flournoy was capable of.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Jalen Tolbert was under contract at the time of the trade, Dallas extended KaVontae Turpin in March, and traded for George Pickens in May after targeting Tetairoa McMillan in the 2025 draft.<\/p>\n
The WR room was a mess this time last year. That is the only reason Dallas acquired Mingo, and they traded more resources than what they got for Amari Cooper when they sent him to Cleveland.<\/p>\n
Mingo emerges from the bye week sixth in the pecking order behind CeeDee Lamb, Pickens, Turpin, Flournoy, and Tolbert. Maybe he’ll have a role to play in the second half of the year, but that would feel more like shoehorning him into the offense than anything else. It’s a big problem, but Dallas has nobody but itself to blame.<\/p>\n
Wash, rinse, repeat.<\/p>\n
In a surprising and heart-warming announcement, Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf has officially unveiled a $5 ticket day at U.S. Bank Stadium \u2014 a move that fans are already calling \u201cthe most generous community gesture in franchise history.\u201d<\/p>\n
The special event is designed to give low-income families a rare chance to attend an NFL game at a price that\u2019s almost unheard of in modern professional sports. For thousands of people across Minneapolis, this may be their first-ever opportunity to experience the energy, noise, and atmosphere of a live Vikings home game.<\/p>\n
Zygi Wilf explained the motivation behind the initiative in a team statement:
\u201cWe want to open the doors of U.S. Bank Stadium to everyone. Football isn\u2019t just for those who can afford it \u2014 it\u2019s a shared pride of the entire Minnesota Vikings community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Within minutes of the news breaking, social media erupted. Fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with emotional reactions, calling the decision \u201chistoric,\u201d \u201cincredible,\u201d and \u201ca game-changer for the city.\u201d One long-time supporter posted:<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve loved the Vikings for 20 years but never had the money to go to a game. This time, I\u2019m bringing my whole family. I\u2019m still in shock.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sports analysts also praised the initiative, pointing out that this move goes far beyond football. It signals a powerful shift toward community engagement and accessibility at the highest level of American sports. One NFL analyst commented:<\/p>\n
\u201cIf more teams followed the Vikings\u2019 lead, the league would feel far more connected to the everyday fans who support it.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to the $5 admission price, the Vikings are reportedly coordinating with local organizations to provide discounted transportation options, affordable meal packages, and a family-friendly zone inside the stadium. These added features underline the event\u2019s community-centered purpose \u2014 turning it into more than just a game, but a genuine celebration for the city of Minneapolis.<\/p>\n
Demand for the tickets is expected to be overwhelming, with experts predicting a complete sell-out within minutes. Many believe the atmosphere on game day could be one of the most emotional and energized crowds in the stadium\u2019s modern history.<\/p>\n
With this bold gesture, Zygi Wilf isn\u2019t just making headlines \u2014 he\u2019s redefining what it means for an NFL franchise to give back. His initiative positions the Minnesota Vikings as a team committed to equity, unity, and the belief that football should be shared by everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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