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Sam Darnold turned into a pumpkin on Sunday. But he can still be Cinderella | Minnesota Vikings

If you were waiting this season for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold to fail – not in an evil schadenfreude sense, but more in an “Oh, there’s the Sam Darnold of old” sense – then Darnold’s Sunday night performance against Detroit in a 31-9 Lions win gave you a lot of ballast for that position.… Continue reading Sam Darnold turned into a pumpkin on Sunday. But he can still be Cinderella | Minnesota Vikings

2025 NFL playoffs bracket, odds: Steelers, Ravens renew rivalry; Vikings travel to Los Angeles

The regular season is in the rearview mirror, and the road forward leads us to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Just 14 teams remain standing after 18 weeks of action, and the playoff bracket is set as we now look ahead to Wild Card Weekend in the NFL, which will kick off on Saturday. … Continue reading 2025 NFL playoffs bracket, odds: Steelers, Ravens renew rivalry; Vikings travel to Los Angeles

Vikings coach: Lions’ Gibbs only needs ‘a little space’ to dominate

DETROIT — The Minnesota Vikings did an admirable job frustrating Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff for much of Sunday’s divisional clash at Ford Field. However, it was a different story when it came to slowing down Jahmyr Gibbs. The Lions’ second-year running back delivered a standout performance in the regular-season finale against the Vikings, finishing… Continue reading Vikings coach: Lions’ Gibbs only needs ‘a little space’ to dominate

Slumping Kicker a Concern for Vikings Says Insider

Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images When you are set up for the greatest regular season game of all time, it’s not ideal to come out and embarrass yourself. The Minnesota Vikings weren’t necessarily as awful as the score, but they certainly weren’t very good, either. Neither Sam Darnold or Kevin O’Connell were very good on Sunday… Continue reading Slumping Kicker a Concern for Vikings Says Insider

Will Vikings win the Super Bowl? Predictions for NFL playoff bracket

The NFL playoffs are officially set after 18 grueling weeks of the regular season starting in September. The Minnesota Vikings miss out on a bye after losing to the Detroit Lions, which means they get right back into the thick of it. The Vikings will be facing the Los Angeles Rams in the opening round… Continue reading Will Vikings win the Super Bowl? Predictions for NFL playoff bracket

AFC Team Requests Permission to Interview a Pair of Vikings Coaches and Top Executive

Oct 16, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of a New York Jets helmet during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports The season is barely over but that doesn’t mean an AFC team is going to be complacent. ESPN’s Adam Schefter offers the news… Continue reading AFC Team Requests Permission to Interview a Pair of Vikings Coaches and Top Executive

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell not interested in trade rumors

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said his complete focus is on his team’s upcoming wild-card matchup with the Rams when asked Monday about rumors that teams would like to acquire him via trade. Fox Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer said on-air during “Fox NFL Sunday” that “multiple teams” have interest in trading with Minnesota for… Continue reading Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell not interested in trade rumors

Vikings’ Harrison Smith after loss to Lions: ‘We’re not done yet.’

A member of the Minnesota Star Tribune’s Detroit traveling party commented to Vikings safety Harrison Smith on how he was moving around the losing locker room like someone a decade or so older than some of his teammates. “I actually feel pretty good,” the six-time Pro Bowler said while forcing a smile after finishing the… Continue reading Vikings’ Harrison Smith after loss to Lions: ‘We’re not done yet.’

The Wild Dodged A Bullet With Jared Spurgeron’s Injury – Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild have had bad luck with injuries recently. Joel Eriksson Ek, Kirill Kaprizov, and Jacob Middleton headline the list of players who have missed time for a team with contending aspirations. Then, on New Year’s Eve Night, another disaster struck. Zachary L’Heureux slew-footed Jared Spurgeon, and it looked like it may result in… Continue reading The Wild Dodged A Bullet With Jared Spurgeron’s Injury – Minnesota Wild