Two NFL teams have already clinched their divisions, and two more teams could clinch their divisions this week. But the Lions, despite having the NFL’s best record, aren’t close to clinching the NFC North. The Vikings are only one game behind the Lions in the division and the Packers are three games back, and Lions… Continue reading Jared Goff: Vikings and Packers are on Lions’ heels, we have to keep winning
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NFL Week 15 Power Rankings: Sam Darnold and the Vikings are here to stay; surging Seahawks round out top 10
When will Sam Darnold turn back into Sam Darnold? Just admit it, you’ve asked yourself that question this season as the Minnesota Vikings, led by the resurgence of Darnold, have surged to an 11-2 record to establish themselves as legitimate Super Bowl contenders. Yes, the uber-aggressive defense, led by madman-coordinator Brian Flores, has done some… Continue reading NFL Week 15 Power Rankings: Sam Darnold and the Vikings are here to stay; surging Seahawks round out top 10
Are the Wild Overworking Filip Gustavsson? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild’s goaltending situation was one of the team’s most talked-about storylines in the offseason and entering training camp. The team’s battery of goaltenders did not perform great last season as Marc-André Fleury aged. Filip Gustavsson followed up an excellent season the year before with a streaky performance that led to countless trade rumors. … Continue reading Are the Wild Overworking Filip Gustavsson? – Minnesota Wild
The Vikings Are Not In the Playoffs (Yet)
The Minnesota Vikings got two of the three things that they needed to clinch a postseason berth in Week 14. Unfortunately, with apologies to the late, great Meat Loaf, two out of three ain’t good. Ain’t good enough, anyway. The Vikings blew out the Falcons by a score of 42-21 to secure their sixth consecutive… Continue reading The Vikings Are Not In the Playoffs (Yet)
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Are The Vikings Are Serious Contenders?
We have been hashing out the game all week. Obviously, it is important and there is some sentiment due to Kirk Cousins returning. While that is interesting it should not prevent the Vikings to continue to prove that they are, indeed, a serious contending team this year. I expect it to be a tight game… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Are The Vikings Are Serious Contenders?
Why Are the Vikings Suddenly Using Man Coverage?
Brian Flores and the Minnesota Vikings defense had the quintessential “bend, don’t break” game on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. They allowed only one touchdown on six Arizona red-zone trips and defied their own tendencies to do it. The Vikings ran man coverage at a league-low rate of 12.9% entering Week 13. That has always… Continue reading Why Are the Vikings Suddenly Using Man Coverage?
Kevin O’Connell: Vikings are systematically building up Daniel Jones
Former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is still getting his feet week on the Vikings’ practice squad. He has the best of both worlds, staying in the game as a member of a team while available to sign with another team’s 53-man roster, should the need arise. The goal for now is to get him up… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell: Vikings are systematically building up Daniel Jones
The Vikings are NFL’s second-oldest team. Here’s how it helps.
“Generally, the biggest difference physically is you don’t recover between games as quickly,” Smith said. “But as far as overall difference in how it feels [to be in your 30s] is you just have more experience.” Smith has played 96% of the defensive snaps, including 91% against the Cardinals last week. Recent fumbles aside, Jones… Continue reading The Vikings are NFL’s second-oldest team. Here’s how it helps.
These Vikings are a lot better than they were in 2022
DANE MIZUTANI Pioneer Press As the Vikings filed into the locker room after grinding out a 23-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, head coach Kevin O’Connell gathered his players in a circle and delivered his postgame speech. The intimate moment has become appointment viewing for the fan base, because the Vikings post… Continue reading These Vikings are a lot better than they were in 2022
Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota means more than the Vikings are saying
EAGAN, Minn. — This is going as expected. Vikings players and coaches are being asked about Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota, and their responses all sound the same. Kevin O’Connell, the head coach, says he has tremendous respect for Cousins. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores called him a “great quarterback.” Offensive coordinator Wes Phillips is looking… Continue reading Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota means more than the Vikings are saying