We mentioned briefly during today’s game that rookie cornerback Mike Hughes suffered a significant leg injury. It certainly sounds like the team is fearing the worst.Numerous sources are reporting that the Minnesota Vikings fear that Hughes suffered a torn left ACL during today’s 27-17 victory over the Arizona Cardinals Authentic Dalvin Cook Jersey , and that he will have an MRI on Monday to confirm that. If it turns out that’s the case, it would put a premature end to what had been a very promising rookie season through the first six weeks.Hughes suffered the injury while covering Larry Fitzgerald in the fourth quarter of today’s game. Hughes and Fitzgerald got their feet tangled as Fitzgerald was running his route, and Hughes came down awkwardly. He stayed down on the field after the play, and had to be helped to the sideline by the Vikings’ medical staff.The Vikings made Hughes the 30th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft despite having what appeared to be a surplus of talent at the cornerback position. He took over as the team’s slot cornerback early on, and even Mike Zimmer. . .who is notoriously hard to please when it comes to rookies, and particularly rookie defenders. . .talked about how quickly Hughes had adapted to the defense in Minnesota.This appears to be the second season in a row where the Vikings will lose their top draft pick to a knee injury for a significant portion of the season. Last season, Dalvin Cook tore his ACL back in Week 4 and missed the remainder of the season.It certainly sounds like the Vikings are going to be without Mike Hughes for the rest of the 2018 season. When we get the final word, we will bring you an update.Friday Open Thread: August 24th, 2018 Good Morning!It’s game day!Yes I know it’s a preseason game but that doesn’t mean I don’t get excited watching our favorite football team in action.We should get a longer look at this years starters as it’s the all important third preseason game鈩?I always cook something on the grill on Vikings game days Womens Tom Compton Jersey , tonight we’re having venison burgers with homemade salsa, guacamole, chips, corn on the cob and a salad before kickoff.Also important to the Zylstra Mafia鈩?our guy is getting his first action this preseason.In the meantime, while we’re waiting impatiently for the kickoff of tonight’s game we’ll continue with our daily thread full of beer recommendations, nap strategies, crock pot and smoker recipes. Have another cup of coffee and drop by for some fan wisdom and snark.Around the DN since our last thread:Wludford has his Vikings post training camp thoughts as the Vikings prepare for the regular season.Ted and Di are back with Roughing the Podcast, this is their 50th Podiversary!Chris brings us the news that the Wizard of Brzez does it again with the cap friendly signing of new Vikings safety George Iloka.Chris has another article from Football Outsiders on the Minnesota Vikings receivers, we all know they’re good Womens Danielle Hunter Jersey , but where do they work best?Our own Admiral BigGun had a radio spot highlighting the charity work of the Vikings World Order on 1100 AM WFZG, and maybe some tailgating tips slipped in there, give it a listen!Vikings news from other sources:From Vikings.com CB/S Terence Newman is keeping his eyes open entering this 16th season.New Vikings Safety George Iloka is quickly becoming comfortable with the Vikings playbook and his role.Vikings-Seahawks game elements.No injuries on either side!From their lunch break series: The NFC North could be the league’s best division.From 1500espn: Vikings fans shouldn’t Flip out if the offense takes some time to gel.Matthew Coller ponders, “Is it time to be concerned about Pat Elflein?”From the ESPN NFC North Blog Courtney Cronin says new Vikings CB Mike Hughes is ready to make an impact now.We come to today’s media selection: The Smashing Pumpkins - Bullet with Butterfly WingAgain, 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 Authentic Brett Jones 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!