2. Any game can be a close game | by Craig Peters One can usually count on the Vikings to keep things interesting. Minnesota went 9-1 in one-score games this season, improving to 26-9 in such contests under O’Connell, who has the second highest win percentage (.743) when teams are within 8 points on the… Continue reading 15 Endearing Factors that Helped 2024 Vikings Earn Postseason Trip
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Wolves finally shake things up; Vikings questions and concerns
Introduction: On a jam-packed edition of the podcast, host Michael Rand starts with the Timberwolves. They won 108-106 on Monday after making a change to their starting lineup. Donte DiVincenzo replaced Mike Conley Jr., a move that seemed to help both players. Did Chris Finch simply listen to all of us? Plus the Gophers men’s… Continue reading Wolves finally shake things up; Vikings questions and concerns
NFL playoff predictions, Super Bowl picks from the Vikings On SI staff
The playoffs are here and 14 teams will compete to lift the Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans on Feb. 9. The Minnesota Vikings are the No. 5 seed in the NFC and will need to exact revenge against the Los Angeles Rams in order to advance to the divisional round of the postseason. From there,… Continue reading NFL playoff predictions, Super Bowl picks from the Vikings On SI staff
Mike Greenberg Has Off-The-Wall Trade Idea For Minnesota Vikings – Athlon Sports
Mike Greenberg Has Off-The-Wall Trade Idea For Minnesota Vikings Athlon Sports Fantasy football and reality align. Vikings should sign Sam Darnold, trade J.J. McCarthy – The Athletic The Athletic Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? Why not both? NBC Sports NFL insider reveals what Raiders would have to trade for J.J. McCarthy Sporting News Another national analyst thinks Vikings should… Continue reading Mike Greenberg Has Off-The-Wall Trade Idea For Minnesota Vikings – Athlon Sports
Another national analyst thinks Vikings should trade J.J. McCarthy
Add ESPN’s Mike Greenberg to the list of national commentators who have preposterously suggested the Minnesota Vikings should trade rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy. In light of Sam Darnold’s outstanding season, speculation has ramped up about what Minnesota will do at the quarterback position this offseason. The Vikings brought in Darnold last offseason to be the… Continue reading Another national analyst thinks Vikings should trade J.J. McCarthy
Chris Finch finally listened. Maybe the Vikings and Twins will follow suit?
On Saturday night, after a strange loss in Detroit dropped the Timberwolves to 17-17, coach Chris Finch was asked whether he had given any consideration to shaking up a struggling starting lineup. “You guys ask me this question all the time,” Finch said. “If I felt that the magic bullet was changing the starting lineup,… Continue reading Chris Finch finally listened. Maybe the Vikings and Twins will follow suit?
If Brian Flores is going to leave the Vikings, it needs to be the right situation – InForum
As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for a playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in Inglewood, California, their defensive coordinator, Brian Flores, has started to garner interest from a number of teams searching for their next head coach. As of Tuesday, the Chicago Bears and the New York Jets had reportedly requested… Continue reading If Brian Flores is going to leave the Vikings, it needs to be the right situation – InForum
Two Vikings didn’t miss a snap during the the 2024 season
The NFL season is a grind, especially now that the league has expanded to 17 games. Players deal with aches and pains, even if they aren’t showing up on the injury report and missing games. But not every player can be on the field for every snap of a season. Injuries and personnel packages make… Continue reading Two Vikings didn’t miss a snap during the the 2024 season
Vikings Drop a Couple Spots as Regular Season Wraps
Oddly enough, Sunday’s game was just the ninth time in team history the Vikings have closed the regular season against the Lions (third time since the 2020 season). Seven of those nine matchups were on the road, with Minnesota going 3-4 in Detroit in finales. In addition to the Vikings nine-game winning streak getting snapped,… Continue reading Vikings Drop a Couple Spots as Regular Season Wraps
Bison Men Travel to Oral Roberts, Denver
Story Links The Games: The North Dakota State men’s basketball team will travel to Oral Roberts and Denver this week in Summit League play. Thursday, Jan. 9 at Oral Roberts 7 p.m. CT Saturday, Jan. 11 at Denver 2 p.m.… Continue reading Bison Men Travel to Oral Roberts, Denver