Mike and Ed take a look around the league, the NFC North, and breakdown the Vikings win versus the Raiders.  Around the League Buffalo is 3-0 following a win v CIN (NYJ/NYG) Giants win over a missed FG from Bucs Atlanta loses close one Carolina explodes without Cam NO staves off Seattle – Teddy Bridgewater does enough to win SF is 3-0 following beating PIT (0-3) Cleveland botches end of game

The North Face Greenbay Edges Denver – Their Defense appears to be real. Can the offense follow suit? Big game this week on a short week against Philadelphia Detroit Upsets the Eagles (27-24) – We said they’d be better than people thought. We appear to be right.  Chicago – Playing at recording

Vikings – Raiders Recap Special Teams Chad Beebe Muffs punts Dan Bailey solid – including a 50 yarder

Offense Great rebound first drive Dalvin Cook is special OL Appreciation Day Irv Smith Jr. Breakout Game – Does he carve out a bigger role with the athleticism that was displayed? Is there any concerns with Stefon Diggs / Adam Thielen taking a backseat to Dalvin Cook going forward? 

Defense Defense starts fast No Anthony Barr, No Problem – Eric Wilson fills in beautifully  Mike Hughes, Welcome Back Everson Griffen and Danielle Hunter cause havoc (9 combined pressures)

Chicago Predictions Something like 3-15 in their last 18 trips to Chicago. 

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