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Minnesota Vikings turn to Odell Beckham Jr., NFC North roundup
No games were played in the NFC North yesterday, but the 4-0 Vikings moved to elevate Odell Beckham Jr. while the Bears and Packers shuffled key roster spots.
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There were no games on the NFC North slate yesterday, but all four teams still made news as Week 5 kicks into gear.
Minnesota Vikings: 4-0 and adding Beckham
Sitting atop the division at 4-0, the Minnesota Vikings are adding a big name to their passing attack. According to Pro Football Rumors, the Vikings are elevating Odell Beckham Jr. from the practice squad ahead of their road matchup with the 1-3 New Orleans Saints. Beckham joined the practice squad only days ago and could already see his first action with Minnesota.
CBS Sports notes that this move comes with the status of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison uncertain for Sunday, describing both receivers as questionable. Minnesota’s perfect start is also a topic in Pro Football Rumors’ mailbag, where the team’s hot opening stretch draws added scrutiny.
Chicago Bears: defensive help returns
Right behind Minnesota at 3-1, the Chicago Bears are getting reinforcements on defense. Per Pro Football Rumors, the team has activated linebacker Noah Sewell from the reserve/PUP list, putting him in position to return as soon as Sunday’s game in Green Bay. The Bears also elevated running back Zavier Scott from the practice squad, according to the same outlet.
On the betting side, CBS Sports’ last-minute Week 5 picks suggest the Bears should hold up well, an indication that expectations remain solid as they head into a divisional road test.
Green Bay Packers: thinner at running back
At 2-2, the Green Bay Packers took a hit to their backfield depth. The team placed running back Chris Brooks on injured reserve, it announced Saturday, as relayed by Pro Football Rumors. Depth was already a concern, with Josh Jacobs yet to appear this season. He remains on the commissioner’s exempt list while the league weighs a disciplinary decision.
Detroit Lions: Marvin Harrison Jr. in the spotlight
Also 2-2, the Detroit Lions find themselves adjacent to one of the league’s biggest stories. CBS Sports reports the Arizona Cardinals are finalizing a trade involving wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., the former No. 4 overall pick, and that he is inactive against the Lions after Arizona informed him of its decision. The move doesn’t directly involve Detroit’s roster, but the Harrison situation casts an extra spotlight on their matchup this weekend.