The regular-season finale between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings could shape not only the NFC playoff picture but also the Coach of the Year race at the NFL Honors in February. Next Sunday’s divisional clash at Ford Field — with the NFC North crown and the conference’s No. 1 seed on the line —… Continue reading Lions-Vikings may also decide NFL Coach of the Year
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Jalen Nailor’s First-Quarter Production Opened Up Minnesota’s Offense
Sam Darnold got everyone involved in the Minnesota Vikings’ 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers. Johnny Mundt had a catch on the first drive of the game, and C.J. Ham got a couple of touches. However, getting Jalen Nailor involved in the first half might have been most important. Minnesota’s offense started out pretty… Continue reading Jalen Nailor’s First-Quarter Production Opened Up Minnesota’s Offense
NFL Power Rankings Week 18 of 2024 Season
No. 4 (no change): NFL Staff, Bleacher Report The Minnesota Vikings just keep on stacking wins. And now, after downing the Green Bay Packers in a game that wasn’t as close as the score for much of the afternoon, Minnesota is one Week 18 win away from something that would have seemed laughable back in… Continue reading NFL Power Rankings Week 18 of 2024 Season
Vikings Worked Out Four Players
According to Aaron Wilson, the Vikings hosted four players for workouts on Tuesday, including OT Ilm Manning. The full list includes: OT Ilm Manning OT Trevor Reid P Jake Julien P Nik Constantinou Manning, 25, was a five-year starter at Hawaii and earned second-team all-conference honors in 2019 and first-team… Continue reading Vikings Worked Out Four Players
4 Vikings New Year’s Resolutions
Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images. Last year at this time, the Vikings lost at home against Green Bay in blowout fashion, leaving only tiny playoff chances entering Week 18. This year, however, Kevin O’Connell’s club is 14-2, with a trip to the postseason already confirmed and a chance to clinch the first overall seed in the season… Continue reading 4 Vikings New Year’s Resolutions
Lions face short week in hosting Vikings in key game | Sports
The Detroit Lions have a short week to prepare for a pivotal matchup against Minnesota, and they will not complain about that fact. The winner will earn the NFC North title and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The loser will start the playoffs on the road as a fifth-seeded wild card. “You couldn’t write… Continue reading Lions face short week in hosting Vikings in key game | Sports
Once Popular Former Viking Booted from Patriots
Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports. The New England Patriots will not visit the postseason — not by a longshot — and, in fact, would choose first in the 2025 NFL Draft were held tonight. Once Popular Former Viking Booted from Patriots Aside from rookie quarterback Drake Maye’s growth and development — the guy’s eventually going to… Continue reading Once Popular Former Viking Booted from Patriots
Where do the 2024 Vikings rank among MN sports surprises?
OK, they were upset by the K.C. Chiefs in the Super Bowl, but anyone claiming they saw that regular season coming in August is fibbing. North Stars owner Norm Green gets a high five from a fan after the team’s 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues in Game 6 of the Norris Division finals… Continue reading Where do the 2024 Vikings rank among MN sports surprises?
What does Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell share with Guy Chamberlin?
Who is Guy Chamberlin and why should Kevin O’Connell feel honored that he’s being mentioned alongside this man who coached his final NFL game 97 years ago? For starters, Chamberlin is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, enshrined in Canton, Ohio, in 1965 as a player-coach for the Canton Bulldogs (1922-23), Cleveland Bulldogs (1924), Frankford… Continue reading What does Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell share with Guy Chamberlin?
The Minnesota Vikings are Working Out Punters, Apparently…?
Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images This weekend, the 14-2 Minnesota Vikings are flying to Michigan for a grand finale showdown vs the 14-2 Detroit Lions. Winner takes the NFC North and the No. 1 seed in the 2024 NFC playoff bracket (which includes a first round bye). Loser gets no banner and they will fall all… Continue reading The Minnesota Vikings are Working Out Punters, Apparently…?