Month: November 2024

Similarities Between the 2024 Vikings and a Notable Team

Jun 11, 2019; Eagan, MN, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits on the field at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports At best, the 2024 Minnesota Vikings were expected to be a middle-of-the-pack team. Many analysts anticipated the team would be closer to the first overall pick than playoff contention, especially after… Continue reading Similarities Between the 2024 Vikings and a Notable Team

Vikings-Cardinals preview, predictions: Can Minnesota keep pace in the NFC North?

Only four NFL teams have a better point differential than the Minnesota Vikings, and two of them are NFC North foes. The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers have already played this week and won. Minnesota has the head-to-head advantage against Green Bay, and Detroit is only a game ahead. For the Vikings to remain… Continue reading Vikings-Cardinals preview, predictions: Can Minnesota keep pace in the NFC North?

Wrong, about the Vikings, the NFC North and Sam Darnold

Detroit was expected to lead the division after reaching the NFC title game a year ago. The Packers, the youngest team in the league, haven’t disappointed. But the rise of the Vikings, the most surprising team in the league, has made the NFC North the best division in the NFL. Three teams in the division… Continue reading Wrong, about the Vikings, the NFC North and Sam Darnold

Vikings Elevate Nick Muse, Nahshon Wright Ahead of Sunday’s Game

With their matchup against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium less than 24 hours away, the Minnesota Vikings have made a couple of final roster moves. The team has announced that they will elevate tight end Nick Muse and cornerback Nahshon Wright from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s game. It’s… Continue reading Vikings Elevate Nick Muse, Nahshon Wright Ahead of Sunday’s Game

McCarthy could get another redshirt year behind Darnold – Twin Cities

If Sam Darnold continues to excel, it could mean even a second redshirt year for J.J. McCarthy, depending on the rookie’s health. That could complicate the Vikings’ quarterback future. Darnold, just 27 years old, has led Minnesota to an unexpected 9-2 start entering Sunday’s game against the 6-5 Cardinals in Minneapolis. McCarthy, 21, the Vikings’… Continue reading McCarthy could get another redshirt year behind Darnold – Twin Cities

Daily Norseman Staff NFL Picks, Week 13

There are quite a few games already in the books in Week 13 in the NFL, but there is plenty of action left. So, now’s the time that the guys who bring you the best Minnesota Vikings website in existence are bringing you their picks for this week’s games. As we generally do, we start… Continue reading Daily Norseman Staff NFL Picks, Week 13

David Jiricek Offers the Wild More Than Raw Talent – Minnesota Wild

  By the time Saturday’s Minnesota Wild game starts, the team will have heisted No. 6 overall pick David Jiricek from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Daemon Hunt, the Wild’s most NHL-ready defense prospect, will be sent the other way along with a first-round pick in 2025, a third in 2026, a second in 2027, and… Continue reading David Jiricek Offers the Wild More Than Raw Talent – Minnesota Wild

NFC Notes: Matt Eberflus, Daniel Jones, Bears, Lions, Vikings

Bears Adam Jahns reported that multiple Bears players were in disbelief regarding how the final seconds were managed on Thanksgiving. Chicago HC Matt Eberflus wanted to reset the final play and snap at 18 seconds and then use the timeout: “Accountability is right here with me.” (Kevin Fishbain) Eberflus elaborated on his thought process: “I… Continue reading NFC Notes: Matt Eberflus, Daniel Jones, Bears, Lions, Vikings