“Last year was a huge part for that for me, just being able to figure out my routine and figure out what the best study habits are,” Darnold said. “Being a backup quarterback, that’s the best way to learn what the best way is to study. … [Bringing] those study habits to what we do… Continue reading A different Sam Darnold? Vikings’ rematch with Lions has quarterback playing at the top of game
Month: January 2025
Running back Aaron Jones hopes to ‘finish my career’ with the Vikings
Aaron Jones has proved he still has it at 30 years old in what he hopes will be the first of many seasons with the Vikings. Jones, who ranks ninth among all NFL running backs with 1,471 yards from scrimmage this season, said Wednesday that he would like to end his career in Minnesota. That’s… Continue reading Running back Aaron Jones hopes to ‘finish my career’ with the Vikings
Dan Campbell on Week 18 showdown with Vikings: “Exciting . . . but it’s not like it’s the playoffs”
By way of upside, the stakes on Sunday night between the Vikings and Lions are as high as they can be in a regular-season game. By way of downside, it’s not as if the loser will be done. Lions coach Dan Campbell knows it. “I mean, this is exciting, but it’s not like it’s the… Continue reading Dan Campbell on Week 18 showdown with Vikings: “Exciting . . . but it’s not like it’s the playoffs”
Aaron Jones, Alex Anzalone, Jack Campbell
Now just a handful of days ahead of the game of the year between Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings, the first injury reports of the week have been released and there are more questions for Detroit than there are for Minnesota. Of note, running back David Montgomery (knee) did not practice and is not… Continue reading Aaron Jones, Alex Anzalone, Jack Campbell
Sam Darnold Could Win CPOY After All
Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The Associated Press put out stipulations that altered the criteria for Comeback Player of the Year. Joe Flacco won in 2023 for leaving his couch. A more deserving result was the desire. The Minnesota Vikings Sam Darnold might challenge that. Insider says Minnesota Vikings Darnold will be considered The intention of… Continue reading Sam Darnold Could Win CPOY After All
Lions release All-Pro defender before finale against Vikings
ALLEN PARK — Pro Bowl defensive back Jamal Adams is once again on the free-agent market. On Wednesday evening, the Lions announced they had released the Pro Bowl defensive back from the practice squad, ending his brief stint in Detroit. Facing a slew of injuries on defense — particularly to their linebacker corps — the… Continue reading Lions release All-Pro defender before finale against Vikings
Could the Giants trade for J.J. McCarthy?
The New York Giants find themselves in a precarious position. As things stand now, they don’t have a starting quarterback for the 2025 season — apologies to Tommy DeVito. And after beating the Indianapolis Colts, they find themselves sitting at fourth overall in a draft which might only have two viable quarterback prospects. If the… Continue reading Could the Giants trade for J.J. McCarthy?
A Look at the Vikings’ 2025 Opponents
Thomas Shea-Imagn Images. The Minnesota Vikings have one game left in the regular season, taking on the Detroit Lions for the NFC North crown, the NFC’s No. 1 seed, and homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. It’s arguably the most important regular season game in franchise history. Minnesota is 14-2 through Week 17 and has won… Continue reading A Look at the Vikings’ 2025 Opponents
Alex Anzalone injury update: Latest news on Lions LB’s status for Vikings game
The Detroit Lions have a winner-take-all Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings that will determine the NFC North champion and the No. 1 seed in the conference, which will garner a first-round bye in the playoffs. One player we’re keeping an eye on this week is linebacker Alex Anzalone, who is working his way… Continue reading Alex Anzalone injury update: Latest news on Lions LB’s status for Vikings game
Vikings Long Snapper Keeps Hilarious Tribute to Kevin O’Connell in Locker
The Minnesota Vikings have made a strong case for an NFL-wide social series with this one. In a new social media video hosted by safety Josh Metellus, Minnesota players walked viewers through the weirdest thing in their lockers, and the answers were far more unhinged than expected. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson and safety Harrison Smith… Continue reading Vikings Long Snapper Keeps Hilarious Tribute to Kevin O’Connell in Locker