Month: December 2024

Sam Darnold garners ‘M-V-P’ chants as Vikings eye return to postseason

Over the past four games, Darnold completed 68% of his passes for 1,158 yards, 11 touchdowns and no interceptions. EAGAN, Minn. — Just moments after leading the Minnesota Vikings on a seven-play, 98-yard drive to cap a dominating performance on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, the cameras inside U.S. Bank Stadium found Sam Darnold on… Continue reading Sam Darnold garners ‘M-V-P’ chants as Vikings eye return to postseason

The 2024 Finale | #1 Minnesota Men's Hockey vs. #2 Michigan State Series Trailer

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Vikings-Bears preview, predictions: Can Minnesota push its winning streak to 7?

Optimism is at its peak for the Minnesota Vikings this season. The team is 11-2 and has won six straight. If the Vikings win at home against the Chicago Bears on Monday night, it will be their fifth win in six matchups against their Windy City foes since Kevin O’Connell became the head coach. The… Continue reading Vikings-Bears preview, predictions: Can Minnesota push its winning streak to 7?

Bears, QB Caleb Williams ramp up for rematch vs. Vikings DC Brian Flores

Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is about to begin his NFC North rematches, and first up is another shot at the Vikings and renounced defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Williams managed his arsenal of blitzes well in the first meeting three weeks ago and completed 32 of 47 passes for 340 yards, two touchdowns and a… Continue reading Bears, QB Caleb Williams ramp up for rematch vs. Vikings DC Brian Flores

Cam Robinson has kept Vikings rolling amid Christian Darrisaw’s absence

The sky felt like it was falling in Minnesota a couple of months ago. Not only had the Vikings suffered losses to the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams in succession, they had also lost star left tackle Christian Darrisaw to a torn anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in his left knee. As… Continue reading Cam Robinson has kept Vikings rolling amid Christian Darrisaw’s absence

First Vikings injury report for Week 15 reveals new Aaron Jones concern

For the first time since Week 12, veteran running back Aaron Jones is listed on the Minnesota Vikings injury report. On Wednesday, The Vikings shared their first injury report for their Week 15 game against the Chicago Bears next Monday, and Jones was listed as a limited practice participant because of an injured back. Thursday’s… Continue reading First Vikings injury report for Week 15 reveals new Aaron Jones concern

A Vikings QB what-if, La Velle E. Neal III and Anthony Edwards’ development

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with three converging hypotheticals. What would have happened if Sam Darnold was on the Vikings last season? What might have happened if the Falcons had signed Darnold instead of Kirk Cousins this season? And how might all of this be different if Bill Belichick had become Falcons head coach instead… Continue reading A Vikings QB what-if, La Velle E. Neal III and Anthony Edwards’ development

Tom Brady settles the Justin Jefferson vs. Ja’Marr Chase debate

Tom Brady never needed elite wide receivers to dominant during his reign as the best quarterback on the planet, but if he could play with one receiver right now he would pick none other than Minnesota Vikings mega star Justin Jefferson. “A couple tough choices out there. I know Ja’Marr Chase, what year he’s having,… Continue reading Tom Brady settles the Justin Jefferson vs. Ja’Marr Chase debate

Bears-Vikings Preview – CBSSports.com

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) When the Chicago Bears were busy keeping Justin Jefferson quiet last month, the Minnesota Vikings put Jordan Addison to work. With the way Sam Darnold has been throwing the ball, the difficult task of defending this passing attack has become quite the chore. The Bears will be retesting on Monday night in Minnesota.… Continue reading Bears-Vikings Preview – CBSSports.com