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Vikings give a surprise game ball after their win over the Seahawks

Kevin O’Connell has made his post-game locker room speeches must-see content for Minnesota Vikings fans since he arrived in 2022. While the speeches are impassioned, O’Connell also gives out game balls to players, further igniting the energy in the room. A surprise game ball was given out after Sunday’s 27-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks,… Continue reading Vikings give a surprise game ball after their win over the Seahawks

Why it’s so hard to evaluate Seattle Seahawks’ Geno Smith

It was another roller-coaster ride for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith on Sunday. What loss to Vikings means for Seahawks’ playoff hopes There were spectacular throws and moments of brilliance. There was more late-game magic, with Smith spearheading a go-ahead fourth-quarter touchdown drive that put Seattle on the brink of beating one of the NFL’s… Continue reading Why it’s so hard to evaluate Seattle Seahawks’ Geno Smith

NFL picks, predictions for Week 17: Commanders beat Falcons on ‘SNF,’ Vikings sweep Packers

The Week 17 NFL schedule will scatter a full slate over five days from Wednesday to Sunday — a holiday week with postseason implications.  This should be a fantastic football week from Kansas City at Pittsburgh on Wednesday to the Monday Night Football matchup between Detroit and San Francisco.  The most interesting game? The ‘Sunday… Continue reading NFL picks, predictions for Week 17: Commanders beat Falcons on ‘SNF,’ Vikings sweep Packers

Ivan Pace set to return to practice for Vikings

Safety Harrison Smith may not be the only defensive player returning to the Vikings lineup in Week 17. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said on Monday that the team is going to designate linebacker Ivan Pace for return from injured reserve this week. Pace has been out since injuring his hamstring in Week 12. Pace has… Continue reading Ivan Pace set to return to practice for Vikings

Seahawks ‘Just Not As Consistent As We Want’ & Other Takeaways From Mike Macdonald’s Monday Press Conference

1. Seahawks have done a lot of things well, but are “just not as consistent as we want to be right now.” Two things that were evident in Sunday’s loss were that the Seahawks are good enough to go toe-to-toe with the NFL’s elite, but also that they aren’t consistently doing all the little things… Continue reading Seahawks ‘Just Not As Consistent As We Want’ & Other Takeaways From Mike Macdonald’s Monday Press Conference

Demi Lovato Reacts to Minnesota Vikings ‘Camp Rock 2’ Dance

The Minnesota Vikings have stolen the show with their intricately choreographed dances throughout the NFL season, and they added to the list with possibly their best performance yet on Sunday. After sealing a victory with an interception against the Seattle Seahawks, Vikings defenders celebrated by hitting a dance from 2010’s Camp Rock 2: The Final… Continue reading Demi Lovato Reacts to Minnesota Vikings ‘Camp Rock 2’ Dance

Bison Throttle Cal State Bakersfield, 94-60, Running Win Streak to Eight

Story Links Next Game: St. Thomas 1/2/2025 | 7 p.m. WDAY Xtra 107.9 The Fox, Bison 1660 Jan. 02 (Thu) / 7 p.m.  St. Thomas FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State men’s basketball team once again led from… Continue reading Bison Throttle Cal State Bakersfield, 94-60, Running Win Streak to Eight

Ex-Vikings Tight End Joins the Super Bowl Champions

Aug 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A detailed view of a Kansas City Chiefs helmet prior to a game against the Chicago Bears at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings are surely in the hunt for the top record in the NFL after securing the 13th… Continue reading Ex-Vikings Tight End Joins the Super Bowl Champions

Vikings have set themselves up to be a top free agent destination in 2025

The Vikings are in the midst of a magical season, improving to 13-2 on Sunday with their eighth consecutive win. They appear to have a genuine Super Bowl ceiling this year. But what’s even more encouraging is that their championship window seems to only be opening. With this coaching staff and organizational infrastructure in place,… Continue reading Vikings have set themselves up to be a top free agent destination in 2025