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Vikings’ link to hit HBO series on display in Week 5 win over Jets

This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.

The Minnesota Vikings and their fanbase are known to reach worldwide. During Sunday’s win against the Jets in London, we saw a fun full-circle connection between Vikings fandom and a HBO hit series.

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the New York Jets to improve to 5-0 on Sunday. Prior to the game, the broadcast showed different celebrities at the game, including actor Woody Harrelson, who was donning a Jared Allen jersey. Allen was set to be honored at halftime and is one of the best Vikings defenders in franchise history.

Here’s where HBO comes in. Harrelson was part of the first season of “True Detective.” In the fourth season, which aired this year, we saw one of the main characters (portrayed by Jodie Foster) being a Vikings fan.

The Minnesota Vikings UK account wasted no time in pointing out the connection.

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