I'm gonna pull a potential tzimme and recommend this week:

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Joe Banyard was the only Vikings back left who played last week, gaining 45 yards on eight touches in a loss to Green Bay. He outplayed McKinnon, while Matt Asiata (concussion) was inactive and Ben Tate didn't play at all. Asiata is probably the favorite for playing time against Carolina, but Banyard arguably earned more work. Tate is superfluous on the roster at this point

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Q: If you’re without Jerick McKinnon, would Joe Banyard get a larger role than last week?
A: Possibly. We’ve got three backs, we’re going to dress three backs, four backs, so we will see.
Q: What did you see from Joe Banyard that you liked last week?
A: Well, he made plays. He extended drives, he caught the ball and extended drives and made plays. I thought he showed some juice getting to the perimeter a couple of plays and was explosive hitting holes.
Q: Did Joe Banyard show you anything you weren’t expecting with his performance?
A: That’s kind of how he was in the preseason, he just hasn’t really had the opportunities. He will continue to get opportunities and hopefully he will continue to showcase his abilities?

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