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NFL picks, predictions for Week 17: Commanders beat Falcons on ‘SNF,’ Vikings sweep Packers

The Week 17 NFL schedule will scatter a full slate over five days from Wednesday to Sunday — a holiday week with postseason implications.  This should be a fantastic football week from Kansas City at Pittsburgh on Wednesday to the Monday Night Football matchup between Detroit and San Francisco.  The most interesting game? The ‘Sunday… Continue reading NFL picks, predictions for Week 17: Commanders beat Falcons on ‘SNF,’ Vikings sweep Packers

NFL Week 16 picks and score predictions: Eagles beat Commanders to win 11th straight; Vikings handle Seahawks

After spending the past 24 hours talking with Santa, I have some good news for everyone: I’ve been informed that every single one of you has made the nice list this year, so you’re getting my Week 16 picks as a present! Is it the best present ever? No, because the best present ever would… Continue reading NFL Week 16 picks and score predictions: Eagles beat Commanders to win 11th straight; Vikings handle Seahawks

Ranking contenders for 2025 Super Bowl: Vikings, Steelers legit? Bills, Lions headline top teams to beat

Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season is in the books, which means we’re only four weeks away from the start of the playoffs. A lot can change between now and then as the postseason picture rounds into final form. Yet we already have a decent idea of which clubs might be best positioned for… Continue reading Ranking contenders for 2025 Super Bowl: Vikings, Steelers legit? Bills, Lions headline top teams to beat

Mics Caught Kirk Cousins’s Message to Justin Jefferson After Vikings Beat Falcons

After a six-year stint quarterbacking the Minnesota Vikings from 2018 to ’23, Kirk Cousins signed a massive four-year, $180 million contract this offseason to head southeast and join the Atlanta Falcons. While money certainly talks, the 36-year-old did have to make a tough decision in leaving behind his go-to wide receiver in Justin Jefferson. The… Continue reading Mics Caught Kirk Cousins’s Message to Justin Jefferson After Vikings Beat Falcons

Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Cousins, Falcons 42-21

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 on Sunday for their sixth straight victory. Darnold added another highlight to his brilliant first season in Minnesota following the departure of Cousins in free agency… Continue reading Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Cousins, Falcons 42-21

Vikings beat Bears 30-27 in OT after blowing fourth-quarter lead

“And then he said, ‘Stop asking,’” O’Connell said. The quarterback found Addison for 9 yards with a pass rusher in his face, then hit Hockenson for 34 on a third-and-12, after a Brandon Powell offensive pass interference penalty nullified a touchdown throw to Justin Jefferson. The Vikings kicked a field goal that it turned out… Continue reading Vikings beat Bears 30-27 in OT after blowing fourth-quarter lead

Vikings beat Bears in OT as Jordan Addison has career day: Key takeaways

By Alec Lewis, Kevin Fishbain, Adam Jahns and Amos Morale III John Parker Romo’s 29-yard field goal in overtime gave the Minnesota Vikings a 30-27 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Romo’s kick capped a 10-play, 68-yard drive that featured big connections from Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold to T.J. Hockenson, Justin Jefferson and Jordan… Continue reading Vikings beat Bears in OT as Jordan Addison has career day: Key takeaways

Caleb Williams Shared Classy Message From Kevin O’Connell After Vikings Beat Bears

The Minnesota Vikings squeaked by the Chicago Bears, 30-27, on Sunday in an exciting overtime affair. Afterward, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell was seen intently speaking to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on the field. The standout rookie showed out in leading Chicago to an unlikely comeback. Kevin O’Connell talking to Caleb Williams after the game.pic.twitter.com/CJr5G72iKu… Continue reading Caleb Williams Shared Classy Message From Kevin O’Connell After Vikings Beat Bears

Florida Panthers beat Edmonton Oilers, win first Stanley Cup title

There was no collapse. The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time, and they took about the hardest path possible to the title. Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored goals, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night in Game 7 of the Stanley… Continue reading Florida Panthers beat Edmonton Oilers, win first Stanley Cup title