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Play. 29 Learning at Linebacker 32 Ahmad Rashad: Ring of Honor ENTERTAINMENT 36 Vikings Entertainment Network 39 Cheerleader Spotlight 40 Viktor the Viking EXTRAS 13 Upcoming Events 43 Vikings Legends 45 Vikings in the Community 47 U.S. Bank Stadium Maps 48 Concession Offerings EDITOR: Craig Peters WRITERS: Craig Peters, Eric Smith and Lindsey Young ART DIRECTION & DESIGN: Alicia Dreyer and Taylar Jacobson CONTRIBUTING DESIGN: Elizabeth Bazany and Jackie Ramacher PHOTOGRAPHY: Andy Kenutis, Zach Tarrant, Travis Ellison, Dane Kuhn and the Associated Press PUBLISHED BY: GameDay Sports; [email protected] ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: [email protected] © 2017 by Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written consent of the publisher is prohibited. 2017 VIKINGS PLAYBOOK | 1 WE ARE VIKINGS, NOT BARBARIANS REPORT GAME We are confident that our fans lead the NFL in enthusiasm, support, hospitality and DAY ISSUES sportsmanship. Our image is shaped not only by our players, coaches and employees, but by our Text VIKES (space), the fans as well. Our goal is to create a high-energy environment to lend support to our team, while issue and location to: maintaining a family-oriented atmosphere. TO ENSURE that all fans have a pleasant game-day • Sitting or standing in the aisles experience, each patron should act responsibly and be • Entering or attempting to enter the field of play considerate of others. Unruly behavior will not be tolerated • Failure to follow instructions of stadium security and, in some cases, might be deemed grounds for personnel dismissal from U.S. Bank Stadium. These cases include, • Entering the stadium with any prohibited items You may also contact an but are not limited to, the following: • Harassment of visiting-team fans usher or security officer, • Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol Season Ticket Owners are responsible for the actions or stop by the nearest • Underage drinking of any individual using their tickets. Any of the above Guest Services location, • Actions that are harmful to or endanger others behavior by anyone using an account owner’s ticket(s) • Throwing items of any kind may be cause for non-renewal of ticket privileges. Vikings to report the problem. • Using foul or abusive language and/or gestures management and security reserve the right to deem an • Displaying inconsiderate behavior toward others act or exhibited behavior as inappropriate and take action, • Disorderly conduct based on available information and circumstances. Thank Standard text message • Wearing obscene or indecent clothing you for making U.S. Bank Stadium an enjoyable and rates and other charges • Smoking in non-designated areas friendly atmosphere to watch Vikings football! may apply. U.S. Bank Stadium and Miller Lite remind you that when celebrating with friends at the stadium, make sure you have a safe ride home. During NFL Games, guests can receive a Designated Driver token for a free Pepsi or Aquafina when visiting the Designated Driver Kiosks located on the Main Concourse behind Section 101 or on the Upper Concourse behind Section 326. 2 | 2017 VIKINGS PLAYBOOK A network that performs at home or away. #1 Overall Network Performance in America seven times in a row. Rankings based on the RootMetrics® U.S. National RootScore® Reports: 2H 2013–2H 2016. Tested with best commercially available smartphones on four national mobile networks across all available network types. Your experiences may vary. 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WEEK 3 THROUGH-THE-LENS 01 THROUGH-THE-LENS 03 02 THE VIKINGS RETURNED TO U.S. BANK STADIUM IN WEEK 3 AND DEFEATED THE BUCCANEERS 34-17. 01 | Dalvin Cook 02 | Trae Waynes 03 | Stefon Diggs finished with totaled 169 yards intercepted a eight receptions for 173 from scrimmage pass intended for yards and two touchdowns, (97 rushing, 72 DeSean Jackson including this 17-yard score receiving). on the goal line. before halftime. 2017 VIKINGS PLAYBOOK | 5 THROUGH-THE-LENS WEEK 3 05 04 04 | Andrew Sendejo came up with one of two Vikings interceptions of Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter. Harrison Smith nabbed the other. 05 | Adam Thielen totaled 98 yards on five receptions from Case Keenum, who threw for 06 a career-best 369 yards. 06 | Everson Griffen recorded one of two Vikings sacks of Winston. Shamar Stephen also took down the QB for WANT MORE? 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SLEEP NUMBER, SELECT COMFORT, SLEEPIQ and the Double Arrow Design are registered trademarks and IT is a trademark of Select Comfort Corporation. ©2017 Select Comfort Corporation. TODAY’S GAME TODAY’S GAME IS PRESENTED BY: GJALLARHORN: AHMAD RASHAD This is Ahmad Rashad’s first time to sound the Gjallarhorn. Rashad was on Vikings teams that went 10-3 against the Lions. He totaled 774 yards on 52 receptions for the Vikings in the series. NATIONAL ANTHEM World-renowned saxophonist Mike Phillips COLOR GUARD THE VIKINGS AND LIONS will meet for the today’s game having thrown for 882 yards United States Marine Corps 112th time in the series that began in 1961. and six touchdowns without a pick. Minnesota holds a 71-38-2 record, but the Dalvin Cook ranks second in the NFL with Lions have won four of the past six, including 288 rushing yards through his first three sweeps in 2014 and 2016. The Vikings swept games, the highest total by a Vikings rookie HALFTIME: both contests in 2015. The sweeper of the in his first three games, and Adam Thielen AHMAD RASHAD’S series has made the playoffs each of the past (299) and Stefon Diggs (293) rank second and INDUCTION TO three seasons. third in the NFL in receiving yards. They are VIKINGS RING OF HONOR Detroit ranks second in the NFL with seven the first set of teammates to rank in the top interceptions, including two apiece by Glover three after three weeks since Isaac Bruce and Vikings Legend Ahmad Rashad Quin and Darius Slay. Minnesota enters Torry Holt with the Rams in 2000. will become the 23rd member of the Vikings Ring of Honor today during a special halftime ceremony. The Ring of Honor was created in 1998 to recognize the timeless contributions of Vikings Legends The Minnesota Vikings are proud to celebrate the return of more than 100 Legends for to the success of the team on and off the field. Reunion Weekend. 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