How does another week of field goal discourse sound? Kicking strategy was the only topic of conversation in Chicago this week. After the Packers blocked the Bears’ would-be game-winning kick in Week 11, a lot of Green Bay’s special teams players talked about how predictable the block was because of hints they saw on tape.… Continue reading Vikings’ postgame quotes are major embarrassment for Matt Eberflus and the Bears
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Patrick Reusse on the Vikings’ escape and no moral victories
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand on the Daily Delivery podcast for a look back at the weekend in sports. It would have been a complete disaster in Minnesota if not for the Vikings rescuing victory from the clutches of defeat. They gave away their game and then took it back in… Continue reading Patrick Reusse on the Vikings’ escape and no moral victories
Studs and duds from Vikings’ victory over Chicago
As per usual, it was a journey for the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field but they came out with a 30-27 victory that included a number of impressive performances and some concerns. Let’s take a look at everything that went right and wrong… Sam Darnold, in every way possible The Vikings QB produced the third… Continue reading Studs and duds from Vikings’ victory over Chicago
NDSU Women’s Basketball Travels to Charleston Southern and the College of Charleston
Story Links THIS WEEK The North Dakota State (3-2) women’s basketball team travels to the east coast to take on Charleston Southern (1-6) on Friday at 5:00 p.m. CT. The Bison will close out the trip at the College of Charleston (4-0) on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. CT GAME… Continue reading NDSU Women’s Basketball Travels to Charleston Southern and the College of Charleston
Sam Darnold’s Stellar Performance and Broadcast Bias
In this episode of ‘The Real Forno Show,’ Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano dive deep into the Minnesota Vikings’ recent performance, particularly focusing on quarterback Sam Darnold’s remarkable showing against the Chicago Bears. The hosts explore the controversial topic of MVP candidacy, questioning why Darnold’s impressive performance isn’t receiving the same recognition as other quarterbacks… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s Stellar Performance and Broadcast Bias
Where the Minnesota Vikings and the Rest of the NFL Stand through 12 Weeks
Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images. Folks, Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and that means playoff football is rapidly approaching in the NFL. From here on out, many teams will be playing games that will be crucial for them in their pursuit of a playoff spot this January. With Week 12 officially in the books, here… Continue reading Where the Minnesota Vikings and the Rest of the NFL Stand through 12 Weeks
Highest and Lowest Graded Players from Week 12 vs Bears
Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images Pro Football Focus (PFF) released its grades for Sunday’s matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears. The 30-27 victory was likely to draw high grades on offense after accumulating 452 yards and lower grades after allowing the Bears to amass 398 total yards. Three offensive players had grades that exceeded… Continue reading Highest and Lowest Graded Players from Week 12 vs Bears
Vikings lose linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and tackle Cam Robinson because of injuries in Chicago
CHICAGO – The Vikings escaped Soldier Field with a 30-27 win on Sunday, but they lost three players to injuries during the game. Linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and left tackle Cam Robinson were both injured and exited during the first quarter. Pace suffered a hamstring strain on the fourth defensive snap. Robinson left because of… Continue reading Vikings lose linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and tackle Cam Robinson because of injuries in Chicago
Live updates and analysis from Soldier Field
The Vikings (8-2) finish the season with seven consecutive NFC games, including four in the division. They have won four consecutive games at Soldier Field; they are looking for their fourth victory in a row against a 4-6 Bears team that has lost its past four, including a one-point loss on a blocked field goal… Continue reading Live updates and analysis from Soldier Field
Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings: Who Wins and Why
An example already exists of how the Bears respond following a catastrophic event like Sunday’s game-ending–and now entirely legal–blocked field goal by Green Bay The Hail Mary pass in Washington in Week 8 started a four-game losing steak. The Bears not only came out of the Hail Mary shell-shocked for the next game, they played… Continue reading Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings: Who Wins and Why