FOX and the NFL got lucky on Thursday night

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 with a great matchup — a matchup great enough to hold its own against an evening of TV news consumption following one of the most compelling political hearings in recent memory.Via John Ourand of SportsBusiness Daily Youth Harrison Smith Jersey , the Vikings-Rams game generated a 10.7 overnight rating. That’s an eight-percent increase from last year’s Week Four Thursday night game between the Bears and the Packers.Ourand notes that the spike in ratings looks even better when considering that the combined rating for the three major cable-news networks (MSNBC, FOX News, CNN) averaged 8.3, a 77-percent climb for the comparable night in 2017, 84-percent more than the comparable night in 2016, and 144-percent higher than the comparable night in 2015.So that’s good news for the NFL. But it’s also a clear example of how and when big ratings will emerge. It’s not the network. It’s not the broadcasters. It’s not anything but the game. The better the game, the more compelling the teams http://www.vikingsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-everson-griffen-jersey , the more interesting the players, the more people will watch. Good Morning!Hope the your weekend has started off on theright foot with family, food, fun and bacon!I’m in the middle of a four day stretch so words and links will be limited for the next couple of days. In the meantime, while we’re waiting for the next Vikings game to start we’ll continue with our Open Thread full of beer and rib recommendations, nap strategies, crock pot and smoker recipes. Have another cup of coffee and drop by for some fan wisdom and snark. With that Stefon Diggs Jersey , let’s do this.Around the DN since our last thread:Chris and Eric have a spot where you can keep up with all Vikings - Jets news.Your final injury report: Vikings at Jets from Jdog.Five Good Questions with Gang Green Nation from Chris with GGN’s Michael Nania, Welcome Aboard Michael!Over at Gang Green Nation Michael hosts Chris for Jets-Vikings: 6 Questions with Daily Norseman.Dan has the Vikings 2018 Season, Week 7: Jets News and Notes, he reads up on our opponents so we don’t have to!Saxyprince hosts Climbing the Pocket: Episode 115-Salty Jets, Football Machine: HOUR 1 – Winning Streaks & Questionable Touchdown Dances and HOUR 2 – Open Phone Lines, Listener questions and New York NEW YORK.Finally Norse Code Podcast Episode 253: Live from Bar None NYCVikings news from other sources:From Vikings.com HC Mike Zimmer on Darnold’s strengths, chance for big plays on offense Authentic Kyle Rudolph Jersey , Barr “playing with a fire.”Vikings hire Lara Juras as vice president of people and culture.From their notebook: Winning in the red zone key in Vikings wins so far this season.From their lunch break series: Mackensie Alexander having more fun in his third NFL season.At 1500espn Vikings rely on full supporting cast to protect Kirk Cousins and Vikings off season decision to keep Murray is paying off.League news: Consistent with the weekend thread I’ll post league news in the comments, will probably be delayed as I’m late getting off work. We come to today’s media selection: Billy Idol - Dancing With MyselfAgain, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:-No discussion of politics or religion-No feeding of the trolls-This isn’t a male version of The View, so leave the gender hatred at the door-Keep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags, if you must)-Speaking of which, if discussing a newer show or movie Youth Xavier Rhodes Jersey , please use spoiler tags-No pictures that could get someone fired or in serious trouble with their employer-If you can’t disagree in a civil manner, feel free to go away-While navigating the open thread, just assume it’s sarcasmWith that, the beer light is on and the bar is open. Belly up and tie one on. Don’t forget to tip your waitress, try the venison chili and as always, Welcome Aboard and Skol Vikings!