During his first year as Vikings coach, Kevin O’Connell defended a trick play call at the goal line during a December loss to the Lions. It ended in a strip-sack on former running back Dalvin Cook. Afterward, O’Connell said they’d practiced the play a lot and he trusted all players to perform in that moment.… Continue reading Why do the Vikings call trick plays?
Month: December 2024
Marco Rossi Earns Wild Win Over Utah
That’s Wild It was a full team effort for the Minnesota Wild visiting the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday night, but thanks to Marco Rossi tying the game with under a minute left the team was able to go to the shootout and earn the full two points. What a perfect spot for all the… Continue reading Marco Rossi Earns Wild Win Over Utah
Beloved Former Viking Is Suddenly on a Tear
Minnesota Vikings fans celebrate a touchdown by wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) in the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. © Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images. Following the 2022 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings opted to part ways with one of the… Continue reading Beloved Former Viking Is Suddenly on a Tear
Vikings grew into new roles for football team
The Central Heights players selected to The Ottawa Herald All-Area football team are, front row, Cole King, Max Chrisjohn, back row, Lawson McGurk, Brody Roulette and Landon Lopez. Photo by Greg Mast/The Ottawa Herald By Greg MastThe Ottawa HeraldWMast@cherryroad.com The Central Heights football team had a few things to prove this season. The Vikings went… Continue reading Vikings grew into new roles for football team
NFC Rival Eyeing Vikings’ Brian Flores as Next Head Coach, Insider Says
Getty Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is garnering buzz as a candidate for the Chicago Bears head coach position, according to Bears insider Dan McNeil. A longtime Chicago radio personality, McNeil reported that the Bears have four early targets for their head coach position: Detroit Lions offensive coordinator… Continue reading NFC Rival Eyeing Vikings’ Brian Flores as Next Head Coach, Insider Says
NFC North roundtable: Lions, Vikings, Packers dominating the NFL. Who’ll rule the division?
The NFC North is good. Really good. The top three teams — the Detroit Lions (12-1), the Minnesota Vikings (11-2) and the Green Bay Packers (9-4) — have a combined record of 32-7 this season. Four of those losses came at the hands of a divisional opponent, meaning the Lions, Vikings and Packers are 28-3… Continue reading NFC North roundtable: Lions, Vikings, Packers dominating the NFL. Who’ll rule the division?
Sam Darnold resurgence: What potential contract extension could look like for Vikings QB after hot 2024 season
Sam Darnold was largely an afterthought in the 2024 NFL offseason, parlaying a one-year stint on the San Francisco 49ers’ bench into a one-year, prove-it deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Nearly a full season later, he looks like a changed man, shedding the skittishness of his New York Jets days for big-play production under Kevin… Continue reading Sam Darnold resurgence: What potential contract extension could look like for Vikings QB after hot 2024 season
Patriots waive ex-Vikings starter. Should Minnesota bring the $4 million WR back?
K.J. Osborn’s first season away from Minnesota has not gone well. Frustrated by a lack of playing time for the NFL’s worst passing offense, Osborn was granted his release by the New England Patriots on Tuesday in what was reportedly a mutual decision for both sides. Osborn signed a one-year free agent contract with the… Continue reading Patriots waive ex-Vikings starter. Should Minnesota bring the $4 million WR back?
5 Vikings Vying to Win End-of-Season Awards
Matt Krohn-Imagn Images. The Minnesota Vikings have the league’s sixth-best odds to win the Super Bowl, situated around a +1700 moneyline after 14 games and 12 wins. Sportsbooks believe Minnesota and Green Bay have the same odds of winning the chip. 5 Vikings Vying to Win End-of-Season Awards Multiple players are also in the mix… Continue reading 5 Vikings Vying to Win End-of-Season Awards
Ex-Vikings Defender Lands with Giants
Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images. The New York Giants have been eliminated from postseason contention, showcasing a dreadful 2-11 record through 14 weeks, as most Giants enthusiasts have turned their attention to the team’s 2025 draft needs. Ex-Vikings Defender Lands with Giants But roster moves are still necessary, and New York added former Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle… Continue reading Ex-Vikings Defender Lands with Giants