In other words, Smith was really good for almost the entire game, but there were also a couple of mistakes, and on a day the Seahawks rushed for only 59 yards, a really good, but not quite perfect Smith performance wasn’t good enough to win a football game. Smith, as always, was hard on himself… Continue reading Big Game By ‘Top Competitor’ Geno Smith Marred By Pair Of Interceptions
Month: December 2024
Justin Jefferson Can Take Vikings on Lengthy Playoff Run
One of the downsides of doing these weekly “What We Learned” columns is it can be easy to make the mistake of labeling teams as bad, good or very good too quickly, a dangerous game in a league with an ever-shifting power structure. Now that we’re in the midst of Week 16, though, I feel… Continue reading Justin Jefferson Can Take Vikings on Lengthy Playoff Run
2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Cowboys push Bucs out of first; Lions, Vikings tied atop NFC North
The NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape, as the Washington Commanders earned a massive win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to set themselves up for their first playoff berth in four years. Washington also eliminated Dallas and San Francisco with its upset of Philadelphia. The Los Angeles Rams lead the Seattle Seahawks… Continue reading 2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Cowboys push Bucs out of first; Lions, Vikings tied atop NFC North
Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson: Finishes with 27 yards Sunday
Hockenson had two receptions on five targets for 27 yards in Sunday’s 27-24 win over the Seahawks. Hockenson struggled to put up big numbers Sunday, finishing with his second-lowest receiving total of the season against Seattle. The 26-year-old has been held scoreless in eight starts this season, resulting in middling statistics for a shallow fantasy… Continue reading Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson: Finishes with 27 yards Sunday
Vikings’ Jordan Addison: Snags eighth TD Sunday
Addison had five receptions on eight targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday’s 27-24 win over Seattle. Addison’s fantasy performance was overshadowed by Justin Jefferson’s massive 10-144-2 receiving line Sunday, but the former still produced worthwhile numbers for all intents and purposes. The 22-year-old Addison upped his cumulative production to 56-806-8 in 13… Continue reading Vikings’ Jordan Addison: Snags eighth TD Sunday
Josh Metellus, Vikings’ vibe man, stays animated in Seattle
SEATTLE – Vikings safety Josh Metellus knows the reaction was dramatic. Jumping into the air, hands to his helmet. Throwing himself to the ground, face down. He couldn’t help it. He wants his teammates to succeed. He’d seen linebacker Blake Cashman nearly secure his first interception of the season to join the long list of… Continue reading Josh Metellus, Vikings’ vibe man, stays animated in Seattle
Kevin O’Connell gives post-victory speech, gets game ball of his own
For the eighth consecutive week and the 13th time in 15 tries this season, Kevin O’Connell got to stand in front of his team and give a joyful post-victory speech in the locker room on Sunday. “Winning 13 games in the National Football League, give it up for yourselves,” he said after the Vikings’ thrilling… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell gives post-victory speech, gets game ball of his own
Kevin O’Connell’s headset went out during Vikings’ go-ahead touchdown drive
In one of the most important moments of the game, technology failed Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell. O’Connell’s headset went out while the Vikings had the ball trailing the Seattle Seahawks 24-20 with 4:21 to play. When Sam Darnold scrambled for a 9-yard gain during the drive, he had never received the play call from… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell’s headset went out during Vikings’ go-ahead touchdown drive
Seahawks suffer narrow 27-24 defeat to surging Minnesota Vikings
SEATTLE — Sam Darnold connected with a well-covered Justin Jefferson with 3:51 left for his third TD pass of the game, and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 on Sunday to keep pace with Detroit for the top spot in the NFC. After the Seahawks took the lead on Smith’s… Continue reading Seahawks suffer narrow 27-24 defeat to surging Minnesota Vikings
NFL Week 16 live updates, score: Vikings-Seahawks live, Commanders, Panthers get thrilling wins
4:37p ET Vikings at Seahawks 4:37p ET Patriots at Bills 4:37p ET Jaguars at Raiders 4:36p ET 49ers at Dolphins 12:10p ET Falcons 34, Giants 7 12:09p ET Panthers 36, Cardinals 30 (OT) 12:09p ET Lions 34, Bears 17 12:08p ET Commanders 36, Eagles 33 12:08p ET Bengals 24, Browns 6 12:08p ET Colts 38,… Continue reading NFL Week 16 live updates, score: Vikings-Seahawks live, Commanders, Panthers get thrilling wins