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Month: January 2025
A superpower for Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold? His ability to bounce back
As quarterback Sam Darnold returned to the sideline on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium, his teammates realized that he seemed rather undeterred by the interception he had thrown. Though it proved costly for the Vikings as the Green Bay Packers immediately turned it into points, Darnold refused to let that play send him into… Continue reading A superpower for Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold? His ability to bounce back
Kirill Kaprizov Heading To Injured Reserve – Wilderness Walk
That’s Wild Well, things have gotten worse. Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov appears to be out for a little bit longer as the team goes through a bumpy road without him. The winger is reportedly heading to the Injured Reserve list, according to The Athletic’s Michael Russo. As Russo mentions, Kaprizov’s placement on IR… Continue reading Kirill Kaprizov Heading To Injured Reserve – Wilderness Walk
Vonn, Vikings, Lynx, Timberwolves, and Wild could have a great 2025
I’m going to veer a little off focus here and bring up a sports team to watch for. The Gophers men’s hockey team (15-3-2) leads the nation in victories and is in the NCAA championship discussion. This squad has scoring, defense and a bunch of high NHL draft picks on its roster. They are ranked… Continue reading Vonn, Vikings, Lynx, Timberwolves, and Wild could have a great 2025
Justin Jefferson’s Vikings teammates gush about star receiver’s impact: ‘You feel his joy’
EAGAN, Minn. — Last week, Cam Robinson, the Minnesota Vikings’ left tackle who arrived via trade from the Jacksonville Jaguars in October, sat in a chair near his locker and mulled over a question. You knew about Justin Jefferson before you got here. What did you not know then that you know now? Robinson thought… Continue reading Justin Jefferson’s Vikings teammates gush about star receiver’s impact: ‘You feel his joy’
Jets Claim Released Vikings Defender
Dec 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jamin Davis (57) in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings have won nine consecutive games, which is more than many expected the team to win in the… Continue reading Jets Claim Released Vikings Defender
Detroit Lions LB ‘close’ to return
The Detroit Lions could be getting a key starter back on defense before their biggest game of the season. The Lions opened linebacker Alex Anzalone’s return-to-practice window Wednesday, a little more than six weeks after he broke his left forearm in a Nov. 17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Anzalone… Continue reading Detroit Lions LB ‘close’ to return
Vikings Predicted to Replace RB Aaron Jones With Ashton Jeanty
Getty Running back Aaron Jones of the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings hit towering home runs with their free agent acquisitions of quarterback Sam Darnold and running back Aaron Jones last offseason, both of whom the team signed to one-year deals. And while both signings still look fantastic as the franchise prepares to take on… Continue reading Vikings Predicted to Replace RB Aaron Jones With Ashton Jeanty
Sam Darnold Might Win Comeback Player of the Year After All
Sam Darnold, despite what he’s done for the Minnesota Vikings, likely won’t get so much as a vote in the NFL Most Valuable Player balloting for this year. However, it’s now possible that he could end up winning an award that it was previously thought he was ineligible for. Today, the Associated Press (as reported… Continue reading Sam Darnold Might Win Comeback Player of the Year After All
NFL player poll shows why Vikings Week 18 game with Lions is even more important
The Minnesota Vikings are chasing the No. 1 seed in the NFC and Sunday’s game with the Detroit Lions will determine who has home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. But if you thought Sunday’s game was important, it becomes even more important according to a recent NFL player poll conducted by ESPN. The poll included 111… Continue reading NFL player poll shows why Vikings Week 18 game with Lions is even more important