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Former Minnesota Vikings Kicker Starts for Third Team This Year

Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images This season the Minnesota Vikings went into the year knowing they’d have a new kicker. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah spent a draft pick on Will Reichard and that all but guaranteed undrafted free agent John Parker Romo was going to need a new job. Greg Joseph kicked for Kevin O’Connell last year, and… Continue reading Former Minnesota Vikings Kicker Starts for Third Team This Year

Sam Darnold Among 2024 MVP Candidates

Well, then, it would be an error to overlook the scope of his impact. Krawczynski wrote the following in this article: During the Vikings nine-game winning streak, Darnold has completed 68 percent of his passes for 2,543 yards with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions. If you narrow the focus to just the last seven games,… Continue reading Sam Darnold Among 2024 MVP Candidates

Vikings get bump ahead of showdown with Lions; Bucs trending up

The Rams’ tremendous bounceback from their 1-4 start to the season cannot go overlooked, as they’re only the 12th team since 1990 to make the playoffs — and just the ninth to win their division — after such a start. They’ve been in virtually every game since mid-September and have two of the best, Sean… Continue reading Vikings get bump ahead of showdown with Lions; Bucs trending up

‘Fairy tale’ finale between Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings looms large after win in San Francisco

Ranking Lions vs Vikings position-by-position in Week 18 showdown for NFC 1 seed Jared Ramsey – Detroit Free Press Detroit Lions face daunting task in Vikings, but all fairytale endings contain obstacles Carlos Monarrez – Detroit Free Press Detroit Lions notes: Penei Sewell’s thumb OK, Kerby Joseph not a fan of Jauan Jennings Dave Birkett… Continue reading ‘Fairy tale’ finale between Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings looms large after win in San Francisco

Highlights: Gopher Wrestling Day 2 at Solider Salute

Minnesota had five top-three finishers and came in third place as a team as competition concluded Monday at the third annual Soldier Salute in Coralville, Iowa. Fifth-year senior Andrew Sparks (165 pounds) and redshirt juniors Vance VomBaur (141) and Bennett Tabor (285) all finished in second place, while fifth-year Tommy Askey (157) and redshirt junior… Continue reading Highlights: Gopher Wrestling Day 2 at Solider Salute

Dan Campbell’s Wife Sends Out Hilarious Social Media Post After Vikings Take Over the NFC North

Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions team will take the field against the Minnesota Vikings in a Week 18 matchup. His wife has officially entered the NFC North showdown with her recent Instagram story. Holly Campbell brought a bit of Stark sass to last week’s game for the Lions, who will have a chance to sit at… Continue reading Dan Campbell’s Wife Sends Out Hilarious Social Media Post After Vikings Take Over the NFC North

2024 review for Vikings, Lynx, Timberwolves and Minnesota sports

Suni Lee of St. Paul celebrates with teammates after being introduced as a member of the USA Olympic team during the U.S. Gymnastics Trials at Target Center in June. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune) 5. Suni Lee, fellow Minnesotans dominate Olympics Twins pitcher Scott Blewett, the losing pitcher of record, wiped his brow in the… Continue reading 2024 review for Vikings, Lynx, Timberwolves and Minnesota sports

The Packers couldn’t overcome a man coverage hurdle vs. the Vikings

In their post-game press conferences, both Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and quarterback Jordan Love noted that the Packers were not expecting to face much man coverage in their loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is known for his exotic fronts and blitzes, but zone coverages typically… Continue reading The Packers couldn’t overcome a man coverage hurdle vs. the Vikings

NFL Power Rankings Week 18: Vikings on a roll, but can they beat the Lions?

The NFL regular season is not quite finished. There are a few issues to finalize in Week 18 but not many. Twelve of the 14 playoff spots are decided, and the Broncos and Buccaneers can clinch the two remaining spots with wins. So the Power Rankings are looking ahead to what’s next for every team.… Continue reading NFL Power Rankings Week 18: Vikings on a roll, but can they beat the Lions?