MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell’s stirring locker room tribute to his team last week at Seattle was respectfully interrupted by seven-year veteran right tackle Brian O’Neill, who flipped the script on the game ball awards by tossing one to the boss in honor of his second 13-win season in three years. The… Continue reading Packers prepare for rematch with Vikings
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Vikings $54 million tackle predicted to cut ties with Minnesota to join Cowboys
The Minnesota Vikings could be in the market for a left tackle this offseason, as the timetable for Christian Darrisaw’s recovery from surgery to repair both the ACL and MCL in his left knee is still to be determined. The Vikings acquired former Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson prior to this year’s NFL trade… Continue reading Vikings $54 million tackle predicted to cut ties with Minnesota to join Cowboys
Justin Jefferson Had the Sweetest Reaction to Kids Receiving His Jersey for Christmas
Chalk it up to the joy of the holidays, but either way, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson got a bit sentimental Thursday evening. In a post on social media, Jefferson mused about how special it feels to see kids not only open his jersey for Christmas, but also react so excitedly as a result.… Continue reading Justin Jefferson Had the Sweetest Reaction to Kids Receiving His Jersey for Christmas
Why Packers’ OC is stick to his stomach preparing for Week 17 clash vs Vikings
The Green Bay Packers have won five of their last six games and the team clinched a playoff berth in a rout of the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football in Week 16. The Packers are a good team but they play in a highly competitive division. Both the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings… Continue reading Why Packers’ OC is stick to his stomach preparing for Week 17 clash vs Vikings
NFL Week 17 odds, picks: Vikings-Packers highlights three days of action
The holidays are filled with football action during the NFL’s busiest week of the season. Additional games on Christmas and a triple-header on Saturday means Week 17 features five days of games. With 10 unique television viewing windows, it’s an ideal scenario for hardcore fans keeping up with the playoff picture and the conclusion of… Continue reading NFL Week 17 odds, picks: Vikings-Packers highlights three days of action
How Did the Jiricek Trade Affect the Wild’s Under-24 Group? – Minnesota Wild
In late November, the Minnesota Wild traded Daemon Hunt to the Columbus Blue Jackets for David Jiricek, the No. 6 pick in 2022. Did the Wild improve after the trade? Who are Minnesota’s top 15 under-24 players? How can its prospects continue to progress toward the NHL? Remember, players who are listed and who aren’t… Continue reading How Did the Jiricek Trade Affect the Wild’s Under-24 Group? – Minnesota Wild
NFL Week 17 picks and score predictions: Vikings outlast rival Packers in thriller; Bengals beat Broncos
Welcome to the Week 17 picks and let me be the first to wish you a Merry Christmas, but that’s only to the people who are reading this on or before Dec. 25. If you’re reading this after Christmas, then happy early new year. And if you’re reading this five years down the road because… Continue reading NFL Week 17 picks and score predictions: Vikings outlast rival Packers in thriller; Bengals beat Broncos
Packers @ Vikings: Second Injury Reports
The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers issued their second injury reports of the week in advance of Sunday afternoon’s matchup. Here they are: Minnesota Vikings For the Vikings, things are shaping up where only Fabian Moreau will be out on Sunday for the Packers’ game. Jalen Redmond upgraded to full suggests he’s through the… Continue reading Packers @ Vikings: Second Injury Reports
Packers Injury Report: CB Jaire Alexander will “probably not” play vs. Vikings
It looks like the Green Bay Packers will be without cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) against the Minnesota Vikings. On Thursday, the Packers listed Alexander as a limited participant in their first real practice of the week after estimating Alexander as a full participant for the team’s walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Including Wednesday’s estimation, Alexander had… Continue reading Packers Injury Report: CB Jaire Alexander will “probably not” play vs. Vikings
Ex-Viking Teddy Bridgewater coming out of retirement to sign with Lions
Former Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is returning to the NFL, signing a deal with the Detroit Lions just days after he led a high school football team in Miami to a state championship. Bridgewater, 32, returns to the NFL after retiring this past offseason. In his retirement, Bridgewater coached his high school alma mater, Miami… Continue reading Ex-Viking Teddy Bridgewater coming out of retirement to sign with Lions