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After Detroit fell to 2-2 with a 32-26 loss to Carolina, head coach Dan Campbell said his biggest takeaway was that the team is not playing complementary football. He said the defense must improve while the offense and special teams pick up the slack.
Read MoreVikings.com updated its Power Rankings hub on Sept. 29, 2026, compiling national coverage that highlights the Minnesota Vikings' 3-0 start and rise into the top 10 after a road win at Chicago.
Read MoreAfter reviewing film of the Chicago Bears' 23-12 victory over the Jets at Soldier Field, coach Ben Johnson highlighted the defense and addressed Tyson Bagent's first start since 2023.
Read MoreOn Oct. 3, the Minnesota Vikings elevated veteran punter Johnny Hekker to the active roster, the team's transaction log on ESPN shows. The move came as the club continued a string of practice-squad signings and promotions in late September and early October.
Read MoreThe Detroit Lions announced a new game-day ticket program that allows fans to buy tickets for $60 each at Ford Field, the team said in a press release.
Read MoreThe Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 1 updated the Expert Picks hub on Vikings.com with a preview of the Week 4 home game against the Miami Dolphins and earlier early-season pieces.
Read MoreThe Minnesota Vikings' final injury report published Oct. 2, 2026, listed Justin Jefferson as ruled out for their Week 4 game against the Miami Dolphins.
Read MoreA Sept. 28 Mailbag on Vikings.com compiled fan reaction to the team’s 23-16 win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a defense-led 9-3 victory over the Chicago Bears and other roster and personnel topics.
Read MoreThe Chicago Bears elevated defensive back Nick McCloud and defensive lineman Marcus Davenport to the active roster and placed offensive lineman Braxton Jones on injured reserve, the team announced Oct. 3.
Read MoreThe Detroit Lions promoted linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga to the active roster Sept. 30 and signed wide receiver Lawrence Keys to the practice squad as part of a series of roster moves that included placing players on reserve/injured and multiple practice-squad transactions.
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