A Late Vikings Surprise Ahead of MNF

Well, there s been a late Vikings surprise ahead of Monday Night Football. The Vikings social media sent along the list of inactives. For the most part, the names didn t offer up any surprises. None of Kyler Murray, Theo Jackson, or Jauan Jennings are active; that s been the expectation since all are hurt. There are then rookies Chuck Demmings and Jakobe Thomas who are out, as well, but that s been the norm lately. What really stands out is that 1st-Round defensive Caleb Banks isn t active. A Vikings Surprise for MNF: DT Caleb Banks Scratched All along, it s been clear that Mr. Banks boasts a pile of potential. Watching him in August for joint practices meant seeing somebody who oozes talent and ability. If he wants to be great, Banks will be great. So far, that hasn t happened. Maybe what s been most discouraging is that he hasn t delivered on his promise of being super competitive. Being raw and in need of development isn t the end of the world; a rookie can be fo