The Minnesota Vikings are neither entering the playoffs as a heavy favorite or underdog. Oddsmakers give them the sixth best chance of the 14 playoff teams to win the Super Bowl, behind the Lions, Chiefs, Ravens, Bills and Eagles. Minnesota’s path could end up being quite difficult as there is a high chance that they… Continue reading How do the Vikings compare to teams that make the Super Bowl?
Author: Sports Central
Vikings’ Stephon Gilmore needs to step it up vs. the Rams
While Darnold was going 8-for-8 for 97 yards and two touchdowns after two possessions, the Vikings couldn’t contain Nacua first, then Kupp, and finally Demarcus Robinson, who had the last two touchdowns on his only two catches. Flores didn’t detail this week what his last-minute adjustments for Nacua were. Looking back at the game, it… Continue reading Vikings’ Stephon Gilmore needs to step it up vs. the Rams
Vikings’ struggles to run the ball in the red zone remain concerning
As they head into the first round of the playoffs, the Vikings’ difficulty running the ball successfully in the red zone remains a significant concern surrounding their offense. Here’s a wild stat from Sports Info Solutions (via The Star Tribune’s Ben Goessling): “Vikings running backs have been hit at the line on 72.2% of their… Continue reading Vikings’ struggles to run the ball in the red zone remain concerning
Vikings Pro Bowl QB Predicted To Sign With AFC West Team This Offseason
The big question for the Minnesota Vikings this offseason orbits around one thing: What to do with Sam Darnold? The former Jets and Panthers QB was supposed to serve as the bridge quarterback; providing adequate but unremarkable play until rookie and former 10th overall pick, JJ McCarthy, was ready to take over the reins –… Continue reading Vikings Pro Bowl QB Predicted To Sign With AFC West Team This Offseason
Revisiting Week 8 meeting with key stats and facts
Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images What a way it was for Nacua to return to the field. After missing five straight games with a knee injury, Nacua shockingly came back for Week 8 against the Vikings and didn’t miss a beat. Despite only playing 41 snaps (57%), he caught a team-high seven passes for 106 yards.… Continue reading Revisiting Week 8 meeting with key stats and facts
Bears guard Teven Jenkins could be headed to an NFC North rival in free agency
Chicago Bears left guard Teven Jenkins is undeniably talented. He’s a downright nasty bully in the run game and has been one of the Bears’ better starting offensive linemen over the last four years (when he’s been healthy.) Unfortunately, he hasn’t been healthy all that often. Jenkins is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent… Continue reading Bears guard Teven Jenkins could be headed to an NFC North rival in free agency
Third Time’s A Charm for the Vikings? Don’t Get Your Hopes Up.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) hugs Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) after 31-9 win at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. “I’ll see you in two weeks,” Lions HC Dan Campbell said to Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell after the Lions’ blowout win over the Vikings on Sunday. Campbell’s declaration is… Continue reading Third Time’s A Charm for the Vikings? Don’t Get Your Hopes Up.
Giants Predicted to Acquire Promising Vikings QB at Steep Price – Athlon Sports
Giants Predicted to Acquire Promising Vikings QB at Steep Price Athlon Sports Carson Wentz, next Giants quarterback? Former NFL MVP likes the idea NJ.com ESPN Analyst Predicts Vikings and Giants to Complete the QB Swap purplePTSD.com ESPN Claims Vikings QB Will End Up with Giants VikingsTerritory.com Giants Predicted to Make a ‘Big’ Splash on 1 of 2 Non-Rookie QB… Continue reading Giants Predicted to Acquire Promising Vikings QB at Steep Price – Athlon Sports
Why Vikings QB Sam Darnold couldn’t throw a touchdown in Detroit
The Vikings won 14 games often through Sam Darnold’s arm this season. Yet on the biggest stage so far, Darnold’s arm fell flat during Sunday night’s 31-9 loss to the Lions. Players and coaches say the critiques should begin with their failures in the red zone, where the Vikings had four trips inside Detroit’s 20-yard… Continue reading Why Vikings QB Sam Darnold couldn’t throw a touchdown in Detroit
Bold Vikings prediction sends 2-time All-SEC star to Minnesota at insane value
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s first draft pick as general manager of the Minnesota Vikings did not go as planned. In the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Vikings traded the No. 12 overall pick to rival Detroit, moving back 20 spots to acquire picks Nos. 32, 34 and 66. With the 32nd pick, Minnesota selected… Continue reading Bold Vikings prediction sends 2-time All-SEC star to Minnesota at insane value