Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterDec 22, 2024, 10:12 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He… Continue reading Justin Jefferson agrees Vikings championship-caliber, likens to 2019 LSU
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The Vikings shocked the NFL. Here’s how insiders would solve the Darnold dilemma: Sando’s Pick Six
The next two weeks will reveal plenty about what the future holds for the Minnesota Vikings and Sam Darnold. On this Week 16 Sunday, in the moments after Darnold maneuvered through the Seattle Seahawks’ pass rush to deliver the winning 39-yard touchdown strike to Justin Jefferson, those looming games against the 10-4 Green Bay Packers… Continue reading The Vikings shocked the NFL. Here’s how insiders would solve the Darnold dilemma: Sando’s Pick Six
NFL power rankings: Lions, Vikings, Rams rise; Eagles, Steelers, Broncos fall ahead of Week 17
With two weeks left in the 2024 NFL regular season, the race for the top of the league is tight. Who will keep bringing the gifts for Christmas week, and who’s ready to fade before ringing in the new year? Here’s looking at how all 32 teams stack up against each other, complete with some… Continue reading NFL power rankings: Lions, Vikings, Rams rise; Eagles, Steelers, Broncos fall ahead of Week 17
Minnesota Vikings Open as Slim Home Favorites vs Hated Rival
Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Another week brought another win for the Minnesota Vikings. Although Lumen Field is not an easy place to play, Kevin O’Connell’s team knocked off the Seattle Seahawks. Now with 13 wins to their credit, they’ll look for a second against the Green Bay Packers in Week 17. Minnesota Vikings poised to… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings Open as Slim Home Favorites vs Hated Rival
Big Game By ‘Top Competitor’ Geno Smith Marred By Pair Of Interceptions
In other words, Smith was really good for almost the entire game, but there were also a couple of mistakes, and on a day the Seahawks rushed for only 59 yards, a really good, but not quite perfect Smith performance wasn’t good enough to win a football game. Smith, as always, was hard on himself… Continue reading Big Game By ‘Top Competitor’ Geno Smith Marred By Pair Of Interceptions
Justin Jefferson Can Take Vikings on Lengthy Playoff Run
One of the downsides of doing these weekly “What We Learned” columns is it can be easy to make the mistake of labeling teams as bad, good or very good too quickly, a dangerous game in a league with an ever-shifting power structure. Now that we’re in the midst of Week 16, though, I feel… Continue reading Justin Jefferson Can Take Vikings on Lengthy Playoff Run
2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Cowboys push Bucs out of first; Lions, Vikings tied atop NFC North
The NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape, as the Washington Commanders earned a massive win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to set themselves up for their first playoff berth in four years. Washington also eliminated Dallas and San Francisco with its upset of Philadelphia. The Los Angeles Rams lead the Seattle Seahawks… Continue reading 2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Cowboys push Bucs out of first; Lions, Vikings tied atop NFC North
Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson: Finishes with 27 yards Sunday
Hockenson had two receptions on five targets for 27 yards in Sunday’s 27-24 win over the Seahawks. Hockenson struggled to put up big numbers Sunday, finishing with his second-lowest receiving total of the season against Seattle. The 26-year-old has been held scoreless in eight starts this season, resulting in middling statistics for a shallow fantasy… Continue reading Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson: Finishes with 27 yards Sunday
Vikings’ Jordan Addison: Snags eighth TD Sunday
Addison had five receptions on eight targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday’s 27-24 win over Seattle. Addison’s fantasy performance was overshadowed by Justin Jefferson’s massive 10-144-2 receiving line Sunday, but the former still produced worthwhile numbers for all intents and purposes. The 22-year-old Addison upped his cumulative production to 56-806-8 in 13… Continue reading Vikings’ Jordan Addison: Snags eighth TD Sunday
Josh Metellus, Vikings’ vibe man, stays animated in Seattle
SEATTLE – Vikings safety Josh Metellus knows the reaction was dramatic. Jumping into the air, hands to his helmet. Throwing himself to the ground, face down. He couldn’t help it. He wants his teammates to succeed. He’d seen linebacker Blake Cashman nearly secure his first interception of the season to join the long list of… Continue reading Josh Metellus, Vikings’ vibe man, stays animated in Seattle