Grabbing his first interception since a pick-6 in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson finally found himself on the highlight reel in Week 15 against the Minnesota Vikings. Having been on film and in the headlines for all the wrong reasons since the Hail Mary fail against the Washington Commanders,… Continue reading Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson takes aim at Vikings WR Jordan Addison after PI call
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Vikings, former teammates let Randy Moss know they have his back after cancer diagnosis
MINNEAPOLIS — An hour before the Minnesota Vikings kicked off against the Chicago Bears on Monday night, I conducted a test. Upon walking onto the main concourse at U.S. Bank Stadium, into a sea of Vikings fans filing in to cheer on a team fighting for the No. 1 seed in the NFC, how long… Continue reading Vikings, former teammates let Randy Moss know they have his back after cancer diagnosis
Vikings execs look brilliant after Falcons bench Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.
Score another one for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and the entire Minnesota Vikings front office. The Vikings decided to let franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins walk in 2024 free agency, opting instead for a rapid succession plan. The team added Sam Darnold on a cheap, one-year deal and doubled down by taking rookie J.J. McCarthy with the 10th… Continue reading Vikings execs look brilliant after Falcons bench Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.
LeSean McCoy disrespects Vikings after saying they’re the ‘most disrespected team’
The Vikings are 12-2 and with three games left in the season they control their destiny in a fight for the No. 1 seed and the NFC North title. Yet, there remain plenty of doubters over just how good they are and how far they can go in the playoffs. After the Vikings’ 30-12 win… Continue reading LeSean McCoy disrespects Vikings after saying they’re the ‘most disrespected team’
Justin Jefferson Had Words of Encouragement for Caleb Williams After Vikings-Bears
The Minnesota Vikings dismantled the Chicago Bears on Monday night to improve to 12–2 on the season. After the game, Justin Jefferson sought out Caleb Williams on the field to offer him some words of encouragement. It was a difficult night for Williams, who took some hard hits throughout the game. Jefferson made sure to… Continue reading Justin Jefferson Had Words of Encouragement for Caleb Williams After Vikings-Bears
Vikings RT Brian O’Neill returns after knee injury
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings right tackle Brian O’Neill returned to Monday night’s game against the Chicago Bears after suffering a knee injury while blocking in the first quarter. The Pro Bowl tackle went back to the locker room late in the first half, and sat out the initial drive of the second half before ultimately… Continue reading Vikings RT Brian O’Neill returns after knee injury
Sam Darnold resurgence: What potential contract extension could look like for Vikings QB after hot 2024 season
Sam Darnold was largely an afterthought in the 2024 NFL offseason, parlaying a one-year stint on the San Francisco 49ers’ bench into a one-year, prove-it deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Nearly a full season later, he looks like a changed man, shedding the skittishness of his New York Jets days for big-play production under Kevin… Continue reading Sam Darnold resurgence: What potential contract extension could look like for Vikings QB after hot 2024 season
Wes Phillips: Sam Darnold no longer has to worry about his future after proving he can play
Sam Darnold signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal to be a backup with the 49ers before the 2023 season. He signed a one-year, $10 million deal to be a bridge quarterback with the Vikings this offseason. After proving he is a starting NFL quarterback, Darnold’s price tag has gone way up. Darnold’s future beyond this… Continue reading Wes Phillips: Sam Darnold no longer has to worry about his future after proving he can play
Why Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after another poor performance vs. Vikings
There are 100 million fully guaranteed reasons this may not happen, but the Falcons need to send Kirk Cousins to the sideline and start Michael Penix Jr. Let’s start, naturally, with the numbers as justification. Over the last four games, all Atlanta losses, Cousins has thrown eight interceptions without a touchdown, with a 7.57 yards-per-attempt… Continue reading Why Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after another poor performance vs. Vikings
Kirk Cousins-Justin Jefferson postgame: Falcons QB, Vikings star WR share heartwarming embrace after Minnesota win
Sunday did not represent a classic showing for Falcons QB Kirk Cousins, who continued his sour form with a four-interception outburst against his former employers, the Vikings. The subpar outing proved too much for Atlanta to overcome. The Falcons fell 42-21 to Minnesota, outdone by the likes of Sam Darnold, Jordan Addison, and, most notably,… Continue reading Kirk Cousins-Justin Jefferson postgame: Falcons QB, Vikings star WR share heartwarming embrace after Minnesota win