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NFL Week 2 saw a sharp drop in scoring as defenses took control. The Cincinnati Bengals and Las Vegas Raiders emerged as surprising 2-0 teams, while the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers featured breakout defensive stars. New overtime rules added strategic depth to close games.
In two joint practices, Minnesota’s defense controlled much of the action while three players—Dallas Turner (edge rusher), Myles Price (WR) and Eric Wilson (ILB)—emerged as clear winners, boosting the Vikings’ early confidence; by contrast, Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy and Charles Demmings showed notable inconsistencies and mistakes, signaling ongoing roster questions ahead of the preseason.
In two days of joint practices against the Ravens, the Vikings swept all eight situational drills, with Dallas Turner primed for a breakout, Eric Wilson excelling at linebacker, and Jay Ward adding an interception and pass breakup ahead of the preseason.
The Vikings’ 2026 draft signals a long-term rebuild: Dallas Turner steps into the primary edge role after trading Jonathan Greenard, Brian Flores shores up the defense with Caleb Banks and Domonique Orange, and late picks like Jake Golday and Jakobe Thomas add depth. Tai Felton remains the third receiver unless Minnesota signs a veteran, Levi Drake Rodriguez loses a potential starting role, and long-term deals for Brian O’Neill and Andrew Van Ginkel could be influenced by the new talent, potentially easing Kevin O’Connell’s hot-seat concerns as the team tries to chart a sustainable path forward.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner was defrauded of approximately $240,000 in a bank scam where he was impersonated by a caller claiming to be a Chase Bank employee, leading him to wire the money to two fake accounts; police are investigating and have recovered about $2,500.
Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner was scammed out of $240,000 after being convinced by scammers posing as bank officials, leading to police investigation and minimal recovery of funds.
Top NFL Draft prospects Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, and Dallas Turner are visiting the Chicago Bears, with Williams dining with the current team and Odunze having an official Top 30 visit. Additionally, the Bears also met with Oklahoma tackle Tyler Guyton, indicating their thorough evaluation of potential draft picks as the NFL Draft approaches.
The Chicago Bears' second mock draft sees them selecting Caleb Williams as the first overall pick and Jared Verse or Dallas Turner with the ninth pick. They also consider wide receivers Malachi Corley and Xavier Legette in the third round, and defensive tackle Braden Fiske and center Tanor Bortolini in the fourth round. The Bears' recent trades and free agency moves have impacted their draft strategy, as they aim to address key positions and add impact players to their roster.
Dallas Turner becomes Alabama football's first consensus All-American of 2023, earning his third first-team selection of the year. The Sporting News also named cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry to its first team. Turner, a finalist for the Bednarik Award, recorded 10 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss, while McKinstry broke up seven passes. Both players are expected to be first-round picks in the NFL Draft. Four other Alabama players were named to the second team.
Georgia's offense will need to keep tabs on Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner in the SEC Championship game, as he is considered one of the most destructive linebackers in college football. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart expressed respect for Alabama coach Nick Saban and emphasized the importance of the SEC Championship, despite changes in the conference structure and playoff expansion. Smart also discussed the growth of Georgia quarterback Carson Beck and former Bulldog Jermaine Burton, who now plays for Alabama.