Month: December 2024

NFC Notes: Aidan Hutchinson, Thomas Brown, Bears, Lions, Vikings

Bears When asked about the possibility of the players not having much energy left for the season, Bears’ interim HC Thomas Brown responded he doesn’t think anyone is quitting and everyone is fighting until the final whistle.  “I would disagree with you,” Brown said, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN. “If you watch the tape, our… Continue reading NFC Notes: Aidan Hutchinson, Thomas Brown, Bears, Lions, Vikings

Vikings Kevin O’Connell Has “It” Says HOF Head Coach

Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images No one expected the Minnesota Vikings to be this good because everyone underestimated how much of an impact Kevin O’Connell has. The head coach has been a steadying force for a team playing great football. That is the key to all of the “why” or “how” questions that surround the franchise.… Continue reading Vikings Kevin O’Connell Has “It” Says HOF Head Coach

4 Vikings lead NFC position groups in Pro Bowl voting

A foursome of Vikings stars lead their respective positions in vote-getting for the 2025 Pro Bowl. With just one week of voting left, wide receiver Justin Jefferson, linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. and long snapper Andrew DePaola lead their respective positions in fan voting. The NFL only noted who the NFC and… Continue reading 4 Vikings lead NFC position groups in Pro Bowl voting

Vikings named potential landing spot for $5 million backup QB with 8-4 record as starter

Both Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings have remained mum on the veteran quarterback’s future as the team continues to pile up wins, their latest netting a 12-2 record entering Week 16. Darnold signed a one-year contract to join the Vikings this offseason. With career season highs in passing yards (3,530), passing TDs (29) and… Continue reading Vikings named potential landing spot for $5 million backup QB with 8-4 record as starter

Packers predicted to ‘steal’ $17.5 million, 14-INT corner from NFC North rival Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings instantly improved on offense this offseason by signing veteran running back Aaron Jones away from the Green Bay Packers.  Could Green Bay return the favor in 2025 by poaching one of Minnesota’s rising stars on defense? At 12-2, the Vikings have plenty of work left to do in 2024. But in about… Continue reading Packers predicted to ‘steal’ $17.5 million, 14-INT corner from NFC North rival Vikings

Minnesota’s Record Is Masking A Serious Underlying Issue – Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild fans have repeatedly seen the Wild’s penalty kill give up goals in the biggest moments. In a league where special teams win championships, the Wild have faltered against the best Western Conference teams in the postseason.  In 2022-23 and 2021-22, the Wild’s last two trips to the playoffs, the team has had the… Continue reading Minnesota’s Record Is Masking A Serious Underlying Issue – Minnesota Wild

Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson takes aim at Vikings WR Jordan Addison after PI call

Grabbing his first interception since a pick-6 in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson finally found himself on the highlight reel in Week 15 against the Minnesota Vikings. Having been on film and in the headlines for all the wrong reasons since the Hail Mary fail against the Washington Commanders,… Continue reading Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson takes aim at Vikings WR Jordan Addison after PI call

Will the Vikings win the NFC North? + KAT’s return to Minnesota

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild, who have lost three of their last four games, including another lopsided defeat (6-1) on Wednesday against Florida. Goaltending has been the biggest part of the Wild’s resurgence this season, and they need Filip Gustavsson to recover soon from his lower body injury. Otherwise, advanced data says… Continue reading Will the Vikings win the NFC North? + KAT’s return to Minnesota

DK Metcalf urges Seahawks fans to avoid selling tickets to Vikings fans

Nov 24, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) catches a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images The Seattle Seahawks are hosting the Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field in Sunday’s Week 16 showdown. It qualifies as Seattle’s final regular-season game… Continue reading DK Metcalf urges Seahawks fans to avoid selling tickets to Vikings fans