Alec Lewis,

Alec Lewis is a staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic. He grew up in Birmingham, Ala., and has written for Yahoo, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Kansas City Star, among many other places.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/alec-lewis/

58%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • Vivek Ramaswamy has been dog-whistling to supporters of extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon.
  • white supremacists online celebrated the reference to the racist and antisemitic conspiracy.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Kirk Cousins is expected to hit free agency on Monday at noon ET.
  • The Vikings are continuing to have internal conversations about their offer to Kirk Cousins.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The statement 'there is a feeling around Minnesota that Cousins wants to remain a Viking' cannot be proven as it's not based on any facts or quotes from sources.

Recent Articles

Minnesota Vikings' Jordan Addison Arrested for DUI After Los Angeles Premiere Event

Minnesota Vikings' Jordan Addison Arrested for DUI After Los Angeles Premiere Event

Broke On: Thursday, 20 July 2023 Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested for DUI at LAX, blocking freeway lanes in a Rolls-Royce. This is not his first legal issue; he was previously cited for speeding and reckless driving. The team acknowledged the incident.
Justin Jefferson Signs Groundbreaking $140M Contract Extension with Minnesota Vikings: NFL's Newest Highest-Paid Non-QB

Justin Jefferson Signs Groundbreaking $140M Contract Extension with Minnesota Vikings: NFL's Newest Highest-Paid Non-QB

Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 Justin Jefferson signs groundbreaking $140 million, 4-year contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. The deal includes $110 million guaranteed and an astounding $88.743 million due at signing.
Kirk Cousins' Free Agency: Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos and Washington Redskins in the Mix

Kirk Cousins' Free Agency: Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos and Washington Redskins in the Mix

Broke On: Monday, 11 March 2024 Kirk Cousins, the former Washington Redskins quarterback, is set to hit free agency on Monday at noon ET. The Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos are potential suitors for his services. Despite recent changes in the organization, he may be open to returning to Washington.