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Vikings | Blake Cashman returns to practice Mon Oct 13, 01:43 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Blake Cashman (hamstring) had his 21-day practice window opened Monday, Oct. 13.
| Footballguys view: The linebacker suffered a hamstring injury against the Bears in Minnesota's season opener. Cashman started 14 games last season and led the team in tackles with 112 (68 solo). He also totaled 4.5 sacks, 11 QB hits, eight tackles for loss, a fumble recovery, and eight passes defensed. Cashman typically quarterbacks Brian Flores' defense, wearing the "green dot" helmet. Eric Wilson has filled in admirably during Cashman's absence, having recorded 35 tackles, two tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles so far this season. The Vikings have three weeks to activate Cashman or he'll revert to season-ending IR. |
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Vikings | Carson Wentz will practice Mon Oct 13, 01:41 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz (shoulder) will practice this week. He's dealing with an injury to his left, non-throwing shoulder.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings have not revealed specifics about Wentz's shoulder injury, with coach Kevin O'Connell saying on Oct. 6 that it "will be something that we'll be taking a look at throughout this week." That he'll practice is obviously a good sign, but the Vikings' quarterback situation is "murky" entering their Week 7 showdown against the struggling Eagles. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported on Sunday that J.J. McCarthy still isn't 100 percent healthy from the high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons. We'll be following up all week. |
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Vikings | MIN mum on J.J. McCarthy Mon Oct 13, 01:28 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's (ankle) status is up in the air for Week 7 as head coach Kevin O'Connell said he wasn't willing to project where McCarthy might be by the end of the week. McCarthy will do limited work in practice Monday, Oct. 13.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy was initially expected to miss four weeks with the ankle injury he suffered in Week 2. But, as NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Sunday, McCarthy is still not 100 percent. Pelissero added that coaches need to see his mobility, how the ankle responds, and they've got to make sure McCarthy is comfortable and in a groove from an operational perspective before they put him back out on the field. So this week's practices will be important, especially with Carson Wentz working through a sore shoulder. Minnesota's first participation report of the week will be released on Wednesday. |
Vikings | Nick Vannett joins practice squad Thu Oct 9, 02:25 PM
Free-agent TE Nick Vannett (Vikings) was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad Thursday, Oct. 9.
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Vikings | Minnesota returns Cam Akers to PS Mon Oct 6, 06:09 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Oct. 6, after being on the active roster for the Week 5 game.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy on track to practice Mon Oct 6, 04:25 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is expected to be at least a limited participant during practice next week, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy has missed the last three games with an ankle injury. O'Connell said last week that there was hope he would practice, but that didn't happen. The team has a bye this week, so McCarthy will have some time to work his way back ahead of a Week 7 game against the Eagles. |
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Vikings | Nick Vannett off roster Mon Oct 6, 04:21 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Nick Vannett was released Monday, Oct. 6.
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Vikings | Carson Wentz Having Further Evaluation of Shoulder Injury Mon Oct 6, 04:19 PM
Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz injured his left shoulder before halftime in Sunday's win over the Browns in London and went to the locker room a little early to get it checked out. He returned for the second half and led a game-winning touchdown drive in the fourth quarter, but head coach Kevin O'Connell said at his press conference that Wentz is going for further consultations about the injury. "He's still getting further evaluation, but he's pretty sore in that left shoulder," O'Connell said.
| Footballguys view: J.J. McCarthy has missed the last three games with an ankle injury. O'Connell said last week that there was hope he would practice, but that didn't happen. The team has a bye this week, so both players will have some time to work their way back ahead of a Week 7 game against the Eagles. |
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Vikings | Will Reichard struggles at Tottenham Sun Oct 5, 01:37 PM
Minnesota Vikings PK Will Reichard misfired on his only field-goal attempt in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, while knocking through his three point-after attempts.
Link to story Vikings | No offensive touches for Myles Price Sun Oct 5, 01:35 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Myles Price was not targeted in the passing game in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns in London, but he racked up four kick returns for 102 yards and three punt return for 15 yards.
Link to story Vikings | Eric Wilson totals nine stops in UK Sun Oct 5, 01:32 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Eric Wilson posted a team-high nine total stops with four solo tackles in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns in London. The 31-year-old veteran has 18 total stops, including nine solo tackles, in the past two games, and at least five total tackles in each of his five outings.
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Vikings | Josh Oliver scores in Week 5 Sun Oct 5, 01:30 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Josh Oliver registered two receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns. He was targeted three times.
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Vikings | Jalen Nailor with four total touches Sun Oct 5, 01:28 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor posted three receptions for 27 yards on four targets in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns in London, and he also had a run for 15 yards.
Link to story Vikings | T.J. Hockenson totals six receptions Sun Oct 5, 01:24 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson absorbed all six of his targets for 38 yards in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns in London.
| Footballguys view: Hockenson has been a solid PPR TE1 since Carson Wentz took over, and he'll projected as one again in Week 7 against the bye, assuming JJ McCarthy (ankle) is not ready to play. After that is an open question, but you have to feel better about Hockenson than you did a few weeks ago. |
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Vikings | Jordan Addison secures TD in Week 5 Sun Oct 5, 01:18 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison posted five receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown on six targets in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns in London.
| Footballguys view: Addison also sat for the first quarter because of a coach's decision. He has been a good play in each of his first two games back, a testament his talent, but also what Carson Wentz did for the Vikings pass offense. Addison goes into the team's bye as a WR3/Flex play with value uncertainty ahead if JJ McCarthy takes back over at some point. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson has jolly time in England Sun Oct 5, 01:15 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson posted seven receptions for a game-high 123 yards on 11 targets in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns in London.
| Footballguys view: Carson Wentz has had a rough time with pressure playing behind a decimated offensive line, but he has been able to fuel two strong games for Jefferson. It's fair to say that the longer Wentz starts, the better it will be for Jefferson's value. |
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Vikings | Zavier Scott has five carries Sun Oct 5, 01:13 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Zavier Scott ran five times for 18 yards in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns in London, and he was not targeted in the receiving game.
Link to story Vikings | Jordan Mason runs for 52 yards, TD Sun Oct 5, 01:08 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason runs 13 times for 52 yards and a touchdown in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns in London, and he added 4 yards on three receptions on four targets and he was credited with a lost fumble.
| Footballguys view: Mason had a turbulent day. The Vikings used Zavier Scott more extensively in the first half after Mason fumbled, but Mason eventually scored the team's only rushing touchdown on the day. Mason left briefly with what looked like a leg injury in the second half, but came back in to finish the game after Scott fumbled. The Vikings have a bye, and Mason will start vs. Philadelphia in Week 7. Aaron Jones (hamstring) is eligible to be activated in Week 7, but it's not clear yet when that will happen. Until then, Mason will be the starter and a solid RB2 play. |
Vikings | Carson Wentz throws for 236 yards Sun Oct 5, 12:54 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz went 25-for-34 with 236 passing yards and one touchdown in Week 5's victory over the Cleveland Browns. He also had 13 rushing yards on three attempts.
| Footballguys view: Wentz led two second half touchdown drives, including a surprisingly easy game-winning drive that was capped by a Jordan Addison touchdown catch with 25 seconds left. This after leaving the game with a shoulder injury in the first half that forced him to play with a harness on his shoulder for the rest of the game. The Vikings faced a tough defense and won despite missing three starting offensive lineman. Wentz will almost certainly start in Week 7 against Philadelphia after the bye, and he is making the decision of when to put JJ McCarthy back in more difficult. |
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Vikings | Jordan Addison sits out first quarter Sun Oct 5, 12:31 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison was not on the field for the first quarter of Week 5's game against the Cleveland Browns because of a coach's decision. He entered the game in the second quarter.
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Vikings | Carson Wentz back in the game Sun Oct 5, 11:12 AM
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz (shoulder) has returned to the Week 5 game after missing some time because of a shoulder injury. He is wearing a harness on his shoulder.
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Vikings | Shoulder issue for Carson Wentz Sun Oct 5, 11:10 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz (shoulder) went to the locker room after suffering a shoulder injury during the Week 5 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Vikings | Week 5 Minnesota Vikings inactives Sun Oct 5, 08:02 AM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared QB J.J. McCarthy, LB Andrew Van Ginkel, OG Donovan Jackson, TE Ben Yurosek, DT Elijah Williams, C Michael Jurgens and OT Brian O'Neill inactive for Week 5.
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Vikings | Cam Akers elevated Sat Oct 4, 04:19 PM
Minnesota Vikings practice squad RB Cam Akers was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Oct. 4, and will be available for the Week 5 game.
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Vikings | Ryan Kelly placed on IR Sat Oct 4, 04:18 PM
Minnesota Vikings C Ryan Kelly (concussion) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Oct. 4.
Link to story Vikings | C.J. Ham back on active roster Sat Oct 4, 04:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings FB C.J. Ham (knee) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Oct. 4. The team also waived QB Desmond Ridder.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy expected to miss a few more weeks Sat Oct 4, 02:23 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is reportedly targeting a return to action for Week 7's game versus the Philadelphia Eagles, following the team's bye in Week 6. However, multiple sources believe that McCarthy could be sidelined beyond that point.
| Footballguys view: Carson Wentz continues as the starter for the Vikings while McCarthy is out of action. The second-year quarterback has a lot to prove upon his return. Shaky play to begin this season is not what Vikings fans wanted, but we want to see if he can steadily improve with more starts. We'll see if McCarthy can be ready by Week 7....and then we'll see if he can start playing better. |
Vikings | Carson Wentz to start in Week 5's game Sat Oct 4, 02:23 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz will make his third consecutive start in place of injured QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) for Week 5's game versus the Cleveland Browns.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy may be back for Week 7, but this week it's Wentz again. Against the Browns in London, we're not expecting much from Wentz. He's a low-end QB2 for Fantasy GMs who are in start-2 QB or superflex leagues. |
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Vikings | Week 5 injury report for Vikings Fri Oct 3, 01:07 PM
Minnesota Vikings OG Donovan Jackson (wrist), C Ryan Kelly (concussion), C Michael Jurgens (hamstring), QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle), OT Brian O'Neill (knee) and LB Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 3, and have been ruled out for Week 5. TE Ben Yurosek (knee) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. LB Tyler Batty (knee) and C.J. Ham (knee) fully participated in practice but are listed as questionable. S Harrison Smith (non-injury) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. OT Christian Darrisaw (non-injury), RB Zavier Scott (knee) and DE Dallas Turner (illness) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Vikings | Zavier Scott not on injury report Fri Oct 3, 01:06 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Zavier Scott (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 3, and is not on the injury report for Week 5.
| Footballguys view: Scott was tending to a minor knee issue this week, but he'll be active in Sunday's game in London. Scott, a former wide receiver, has stepped into Aaron Jones' role nicely. He's been running routes downfield and showcased his pass-catching chops with a nifty toe-tap touchdown in the back of the end zone last week. He's got more appeal in PPR leagues than in standard ones. However, a tough matchup against a strong Cleveland run-stuffing unit puts a slight cap on his ceiling. |
Vikings | Andrew Van Ginkel out again Fri Oct 3, 09:59 AM
Minnesota Vikings LB Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion) was ruled out for Week 5.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy ruled out again Fri Oct 3, 09:05 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 5.
| Footballguys view: With a bye coming after back-to-back international games, the Vikings will take a cautious approach with McCarthy's recovery. Wentz looked decent in Week 3 but unraveled in Week 4. Going up against a stout Cleveland pass rush, Wentz could have another tough go. However, staying in Europe after last week's game in Dublin could help alleviate some of the sluggishness we typically see in these international matchups. Wentz is a starter in two-quarterback and superflex leagues, but you can likely find better in fantasy leagues that only require one quarterback. Expect McCarthy to regain his role as the starter in Week 7. |
Vikings | Thursday practice report for Minnesota Thu Oct 2, 01:06 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (rest), LB Dallas Turner (illness), G Donovan Jackson (wrist), C Michael Jurgens (hamstring), C Ryan Kelly (concussion), QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle), OT Brian O'Neill (knee), LB Andrew Van Ginkel (neck), and TE Ben Yurosek (knee) did not practice on Thursday, Oct. 2. DE Tyler Batty (knee), FB C.J. Ham (knee), and RB Zavier Scott (knee) practiced in full.
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Vikings | Wednesday practice report for Minnesota Wed Oct 1, 01:02 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (rest), G Donovan Jackson (wrist), C Michael Jurgens (hamstring), C Ryan Kelly (concussion), QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle), OT Brian O'Neill (knee), LB Andrew Van Ginkel (neck), and TE Ben Yurosek (knee) did not practice on Wednesday, Oct. 1. DE Tyler Batty (knee), FB C.J. Ham (knee), and RB Zavier Scott (knee) practiced in full.
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Vikings | Tyler Batty ready to ramp up Tue Sep 30, 08:28 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Tyler Batty (knee) will have his 21-day practice window opener, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday, Sept. 30. He is on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to story Vikings | Window opens for C.J. Ham Tue Sep 30, 08:24 PM
Minnesota Vikings FB C.J. Ham (ankle), currently on the Reserve/Injured list, had his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday, Sept. 30, head coach Kevin O'Connell said.
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Vikings | Andrew Van Ginkel not expected to practice Tue Sep 30, 01:31 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) is not expected to practice all week leading up to Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy may practice Tue Sep 30, 10:58 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) could be spotted at practice this week as head coach Kevin O'Connell said the team is hopeful he resumes practicing.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy has not practiced since a Week 2 loss to the Falcons. The Vikings have a bye in Week 6 after wrapping up their two-week trip to Ireland and England, so the Week 7 game will likely be the target for McCarthy to retake the offensive reins from Carson Wentz. A return to the practice field this week would be a good first step toward that outcome. |
Vikings | Brian O'Neill week-to-week Tue Sep 30, 10:55 AM
Minnesota Vikings OT Brian O'Neill (knee) is considered week-to-week but will avoid the Reserve/Injured list with a sprained medial collateral ligament.
Link to story Vikings | Brian O'Neill injury update Mon Sep 29, 08:02 PM
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings OT Brian O'Neill (knee) suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament during the Week 4 game and could miss some time, according to sources.
Link to story Vikings | Cam Akers returns to practice squad Mon Sep 29, 06:08 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Sept. 29, after being on the active roster for Week 4.
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Vikings | Jalen Nailor makes only catch count Sun Sep 28, 01:35 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor caught one pass for two yards and one touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4. He was targeted four times during the game.
Link to story Vikings | Adam Thielen quiet in Week 4 Sun Sep 28, 01:28 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen caught two passes for 11 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4. He was targeted two times during the game.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson catches four passes Sun Sep 28, 01:23 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught four passes for 39 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4. He was targeted five times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Hockenson had a good game agaisnt the woeful Bengals defense, but otherwise has been quiet for fantasy. His box score was padded by garbage time targets, so you shouldn't feel like you are going to miss out on much if you drop Hockenson, especially with Jordan Addison back to widen the target tree. The Vikings face a strong Browns defense next week and then have a bye. |
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Vikings | Brian O'Neill scheduled for MRI Sun Sep 28, 01:23 PM
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings OT Brian O'Neill (knee) will have an MRI on his knee Sunday night, head coach Kevin O'Connell said. The early indications are O'Neill suffered an injury to his medial collateral ligament.
| Footballguys view: O'Neill is one of the Vikings best offensive linemen, and he will be missed for any time that he is out. Minnesota does have a bye in two weeks, so that eases the pain a little bit for an offense that just lost a starting guard last week on the occasion of getting their starting left tackle back. The Browns are up next week, and they should be able to exploit the Vikings injuries on the offensive line. |
Vikings | Terrific debut for Jordan Addison Sun Sep 28, 01:13 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison caught four passes for 114 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4. He was targeted eight times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Addison's 82 yard catch in the fourth quarter got the Vikings back in a game that they trailed by 18 points with 11:18 left. He has the Browns next week and then a bye, so it's still difficult to make the case for adding him in short bench leagues. |
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Vikings | Outstanding game for Justin Jefferson Sun Sep 28, 01:06 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson caught 10 passes for 126 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4. He was targeted 11 times during the game.
| Footballguys view: The come from behind game script forced the Vikings to throw a lot, so we finally got a ceiling game from Jefferson in PPR leagues. Minnesota has a tougher matchup against the Browns next week, but at least Wentz is clearly an upgrade from the Vikings got from JJ McCarthy in the first two games. |
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Vikings | Zavier Scott reaches end zone Sun Sep 28, 01:02 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Zavier Scott caught six passes for 43 yards and one touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4. He also rushed for one yard on two carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: Scott was on the field a lot when the Vikings were in garbage time catchup mode, which produced a viable PPR flex play if you were forced to plug him in due to injuries. Next week against the Browns, the Vikings might have to pass more, so Scott is on our waiver wire watch list in deep PPR leagues. |
Vikings | Jordan Mason has decent outing Sun Sep 28, 12:57 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason rushed for 57 yards on 16 carries against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4. He also caught three passes for 15 yards during the game.
| Footballguys view: Mason wasn't as effective facing a resurgent Steelers run defense as he was against the paper bag Bengals defense in Week 3. The Vikings also lost two starting offensive linemen. To add insult to injury, Zavier Scott got the garbage time touchdown with the Vikings offense in pass mode. Mason isn't a good start in Week 5 against the Browns. Mason will get at least one more start before Aaron Jones is eligible to return from injured reserve, but it will come after a Week 6 bye against the Eagles. |
Vikings | Carson Wentz throws two TD, two INTs Sun Sep 28, 12:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz went 30-for-46 for 350 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4. He was also sacked six times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Wentz put up good numbers against a Steelers defense that is prone to lapses in the secondary, but he was under pressure all day as the Vikings lost two offensive linemen during the game. Wentz will face the Browns next week and then the Vikings have their bye, so he's not worth holding in 1QB leagues. |
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