The Detroit Lions have a short week to prepare for a pivotal matchup against Minnesota, and they will not complain about that fact. The winner will earn the NFC North title and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The loser will start the playoffs on the road as a fifth-seeded wild card. “You couldn’t write… Continue reading Lions face short week in hosting Vikings in key game | Sports
Month: December 2024
Once Popular Former Viking Booted from Patriots
Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports. The New England Patriots will not visit the postseason — not by a longshot — and, in fact, would choose first in the 2025 NFL Draft were held tonight. Once Popular Former Viking Booted from Patriots Aside from rookie quarterback Drake Maye’s growth and development — the guy’s eventually going to… Continue reading Once Popular Former Viking Booted from Patriots
Where do the 2024 Vikings rank among MN sports surprises?
OK, they were upset by the K.C. Chiefs in the Super Bowl, but anyone claiming they saw that regular season coming in August is fibbing. North Stars owner Norm Green gets a high five from a fan after the team’s 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues in Game 6 of the Norris Division finals… Continue reading Where do the 2024 Vikings rank among MN sports surprises?
What does Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell share with Guy Chamberlin?
Who is Guy Chamberlin and why should Kevin O’Connell feel honored that he’s being mentioned alongside this man who coached his final NFL game 97 years ago? For starters, Chamberlin is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, enshrined in Canton, Ohio, in 1965 as a player-coach for the Canton Bulldogs (1922-23), Cleveland Bulldogs (1924), Frankford… Continue reading What does Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell share with Guy Chamberlin?
The Minnesota Vikings are Working Out Punters, Apparently…?
Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images This weekend, the 14-2 Minnesota Vikings are flying to Michigan for a grand finale showdown vs the 14-2 Detroit Lions. Winner takes the NFC North and the No. 1 seed in the 2024 NFC playoff bracket (which includes a first round bye). Loser gets no banner and they will fall all… Continue reading The Minnesota Vikings are Working Out Punters, Apparently…?
Tons of Minnesota Vikings Make Pro Bowl Final Ballot
Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images End-of-season awards pour in for standout teams, and the Minnesota Vikings have proven themselves not only as a formidable squad but also as fan favorites. This likability translates into great support for their players in the Pro Bowl. Ideally, though, the Vikings would be focusing on Super Bowl preparations rather than… Continue reading Tons of Minnesota Vikings Make Pro Bowl Final Ballot
Highlights: Minnesota Women’s Basketball Holds Off Wisconsin in 2024 Finale
Bison Ride 8-Game Win Streak Into League Play
Story Links The Games: The North Dakota State men’s basketball team will host St. Thomas and Omaha this week to open Summit League play. With eight straight victories, the Bison enter the week with the nation’s seventh-longest active win streak. Thursday, Jan. 2 vs. St. Thomas 7 p.m.… Continue reading Bison Ride 8-Game Win Streak Into League Play
Packers-Vikings tops Christmas games to lead Week 17 slate
The midweek Christmas games generated all of the headlines, but as usual, the top NFL audience of the week was on Sunday. Sunday’s Packers-Vikings NFL national window averaged 26.4 million viewers on FOX, up 1% from coverage on CBS featuring Bengals-Chiefs last year (26.2M) and the seventh-largest audience of the NFL season. The Vikings’ win… Continue reading Packers-Vikings tops Christmas games to lead Week 17 slate
Vikings stressing poise ‘through the noise’ to kicker Will Reichard
Vikings kicker Will Reichard missed two field-goal attempts — plus a third nullified by penalty — but cleared two others in Sunday’s 27-25 win over the Packers. The rookie sixth-round pick from Alabama is now 21-of-26 on the season. This was the second time Reichard has missed multiple attempts in a game, the first being… Continue reading Vikings stressing poise ‘through the noise’ to kicker Will Reichard