EAGAN, Minn. — Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O’Connell prepare for these news conferences. They sit with the public relations staff beforehand and consider the questions likely to be lobbed their way. They have been here long enough to know most of the queries Thursday would revolve around the quarterback position and the Minnesota Vikings’ plan… Continue reading Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? For Vikings, it’s about what gives them ‘best chance to win’
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Vikings announcer shames whoever gave Glazer intel about teams seeking KOC trade
Did Jay Glazer reporting on Jan. 5 that multiple teams are going to make a run at trading for Kevin O’Connell put an unwanted distraction in the Minnesota Vikings locker room? Glazer’s report came during the Fox NFL Sunday pregame show just hours before the Vikings played the Lions that night in a battle for… Continue reading Vikings announcer shames whoever gave Glazer intel about teams seeking KOC trade
This is JJ McCarthy’s current injury status: What we know about the Vikings QB’s knee situation
JJ McCarthy has featured for the Vikings just once in the 2024 season, with the quarterback suffering from a long-term knee issue. After feeling discomfort due to an apparent bruise back in the summer, the 21-year-old underwent surgery to repair what turned out to be a serious meniscus tear. “Extremely shocked” were the words McCarthy… Continue reading This is JJ McCarthy’s current injury status: What we know about the Vikings QB’s knee situation
Vikings coy about Daniel Jones’ role in wild-card playoff game against Rams
Vikings starting quarterback Sam Darnold, who went through a similar situation when he joined the 49ers last year, has previously spoken about his experience as a backup benefiting him. “You always wanna be on the field,” Jones said. “You always wanna be playing and competing, so that part’s tough, but, yeah, I do feel like… Continue reading Vikings coy about Daniel Jones’ role in wild-card playoff game against Rams
Vikings starter reveals why he isn’t worried about Pro Bowl snub
The Minnesota Vikings had six Pro Bowl selections for the first time since 2009 but linebacker Blake Cashman was auspiciously left off the list. A key member of one of the top defenses in the league, many consider Cashman to be one of the biggest snubs of this year’s games. But the 28-year-old doesn’t appear… Continue reading Vikings starter reveals why he isn’t worried about Pro Bowl snub
What We Learned About the Minnesota Gophers in Yet Another PJ Fleck Bowl Game Victory
Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Prior to Friday’s Duke’s Mayo Bowl matchup vs the Virginia Tech Hokies, it had been over 40 calendar days since the last Minnesota Gophers football game. Rest or rust? Both teams were going to put that sports tried and true sports question to the test. Oddsmakers put their belief in the… Continue reading What We Learned About the Minnesota Gophers in Yet Another PJ Fleck Bowl Game Victory
Justin Jefferson’s Vikings teammates gush about star receiver’s impact: ‘You feel his joy’
EAGAN, Minn. — Last week, Cam Robinson, the Minnesota Vikings’ left tackle who arrived via trade from the Jacksonville Jaguars in October, sat in a chair near his locker and mulled over a question. You knew about Justin Jefferson before you got here. What did you not know then that you know now? Robinson thought… Continue reading Justin Jefferson’s Vikings teammates gush about star receiver’s impact: ‘You feel his joy’
Vikings about their U.S. Bank Stadium gameday show: ‘You can’t miss this’
Team data shows more than 80% of fans are in their seats 15 minutes before kickoff. The Vikings have encouraged fans to arrive early, partially for entertainment purposes, since U.S. Bank Stadium opened in 2016, but the team’s elaborate pregame productions are also geared toward getting fans to be loud right away. Justin Jefferson, who… Continue reading Vikings about their U.S. Bank Stadium gameday show: ‘You can’t miss this’
Josh Jacobs Has Vikings DC Brian Flores Worried About 1 Thing
The Green Bay Packers are 11-4 following the 34-0 win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. What is more, Green Bay clinched their second consecutive trip to the NFL Playoffs with their latest victory. Now, the team heads into Week 17 with thoughts on improving their position in the NFC. This week’s… Continue reading Josh Jacobs Has Vikings DC Brian Flores Worried About 1 Thing
Vikings don’t want to talk about the NFL playoffs just yet
The Vikings could win 14 games and still wind up on the road in the first round of the playoffs. They could win Sunday, then lose to the Packers and Lions and finish third in the division at 13-4 if Green Bay wins out. Asked this week if he’ll talk with players about the chance… Continue reading Vikings don’t want to talk about the NFL playoffs just yet