A decades-old contract tactic is back in the spotlight after the Parsons–Clark trade, creating conditions that could block future moves involving the Vikings.

If the Vikings are going to continue their turnaround, it will be with the players currently on the roster. Though some thought the Vikings could be in position to make a splash after upsetting the Detroit Lions last weekend to get back to .500 on the season, the team allowed the NFL’s trade deadline to pass without making any moves.

The Colts look to avoid back-to-back losses for the first time when they go to Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany. Indianapolis dropped its second game of the season against Pittsburgh, 27-20, while Atlanta lost a nail biter to New England, 24-23.

A stunning home loss to the Minnesota Vikings — a rare happening in recent years — saw the Detroit Lions tumble down the board in this week’s power rankings roundup. Favored by many outlets to win the Week 9 division showdown, the Lions fell 27-24 to the Vikings, dropping them to 1-2 in the NFC North and 5-3 overall.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell was ripped for what one NFL analyst dubbed the worst coaching performance of his career.

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Brian O'Neill blows a block: It was on the second drive for Minnesota, and O'Neill whiffed on Mike Green, and Aaron Jones was stopped for a 5-yard loss on 2nd-and-7. The Vikings punted after coming up short on 3rd-and-12.

The Minnesota Vikings know what they need to work on after their loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The Vikings committed eight false-start penalties on Sunday.