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    JayWard

    Minnesota Vikings
    • Minnesota VikingsVikings
    • #24
    • SafetyS
    • HT/WT
      1.85 m, 86 kg
    • Birthdate
      13/7/2000 (26)
    • College
      LSU
    • HT/WT
      1.85 m, 86 kg
    • Birthdate
      13/7/2000 (26)
    • College
      LSU
    • Draft Info
      2023: Rd 4, Pk 134 (MIN)
    • Status
      Active

    2026 regular season stats

    • SOLO
      3
      150+
      FF
      0
      150+
      INT
      0
      Tied-142nd
      PD
      0
      150+
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    Sun 10/4vsMIAMIA
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    15-10
    2110
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    23-13
    1010
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    16-10
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    Sun 11/1@DETDET
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    19-15
    1100
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              Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (right) intercepts a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4).
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                        Jay Ward with the scoop-and-score TD for LSU
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                        2026 NFC North Standings

                        TeamWLTPCTPFPA
                        Chicago720.778241184
                        Detroit620.750222189
                        Minnesota620.750146116
                        Green Bay630.667216191
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