The Minnesota Vikings defense has some needs they have to address this offseason. Starting free agency, the team has a chance to sign impact players, just as they did last year. Like last year, they could sign a big enough difference-maker for this Vikings defense to take its final step toward a championship. PFF wants… Continue reading PFF wants to see the Vikings sign a Super Bowl champion on defense
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Can WR Justin Jefferson elevate Vikings to a Super Bowl?
Kevin SeifertFeb 13, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate… Continue reading Can WR Justin Jefferson elevate Vikings to a Super Bowl?
Analyzing Vikings’ picks in prominent post-Super Bowl mock drafts
The Super Bowl is over, spots 31 and 32 in the draft order are set, and with that comes a new wave of 2025 mock drafts. We’re just over two weeks away from the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis and just over ten weeks away from the draft in Green Bay. If you haven’t been… Continue reading Analyzing Vikings’ picks in prominent post-Super Bowl mock drafts
Chiefs on edge of glory yet stumble at Super Bowl, now eyeing Vikings tackle Robinson for offensive reinforcement
Chiefs’ Super Bowl Setback and Quest for Offensive Reinforcement The Kansas City Chiefs, once on the cusp of historic achievement with the opportunity to clinch three consecutive Super Bowl victories, faced a formidable obstacle in the form of the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. Despite a stellar 15-2 record during the regular season, including… Continue reading Chiefs on edge of glory yet stumble at Super Bowl, now eyeing Vikings tackle Robinson for offensive reinforcement
Eagles finally broke the ‘Kirk Cousins curse’ with Super Bowl victory
The “Kirk Cousins curse” has finally been broken. 13 years into Cousins’ NFL career, the Eagles became the first team to overcome the magic. Up until Sunday, no team had ever lost to Cousins in the regular season and went on to win the Super Bowl. That notably included last year’s 49ers, who lost to… Continue reading Eagles finally broke the ‘Kirk Cousins curse’ with Super Bowl victory
How did top free agent guard Trey Smith play in the Super Bowl?
Super Bowl LIX did not go well for the Kansas City Chiefs, particularly on the offensive side of the ball. Patrick Mahomes was sacked six times, turned the ball over three times, and was under constant duress from the Eagles’ defensive line. Philadelphia dominated in that area, got a great game from Jalen Hurts, and… Continue reading How did top free agent guard Trey Smith play in the Super Bowl?
Philly’s Super Bowl Win Explains Minnesota’s Donatell Dalliance
Kirk Cousins was perplexed playing against the Minnesota Vikings’ new-look defense in training camp. It wasn’t the first time he had seen something like it. Still, there was a learning curve he would have to overcome. “That family of defense has caused a lot of people problems, and it’s because it puts a lot of… Continue reading Philly’s Super Bowl Win Explains Minnesota’s Donatell Dalliance
Super Bowl showed again the talent gap the Minnesota Vikings face
The confetti from Super Bowl LIX had barely floated to the ground before the demand to get a jump on the future began. The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in a way that only became obvious in hindsight, which is to say that few if any could have predicted Sunday’s blowout. That means… Continue reading Super Bowl showed again the talent gap the Minnesota Vikings face
Vikings middle of the pack in 2026 Super Bowl odds
Like Tom Brady said during the Super Bowl, every team starts at the bottom every single season. So it goes for the Minnesota Vikings, who after 14 wins during the 2024-25 regular season have found themselves getting very little respect in the newly released 2026 Super Bowl odds from DraftKings. While the champion Philadelphia Eagles… Continue reading Vikings middle of the pack in 2026 Super Bowl odds
Vikings make adjustments after Super Bowl 59
The Minnesota Vikings had to have watched Super Bowl 59 and thought, “Why couldn’t that have been us?” The Eagles laid out the blueprint, solidify your offensive line with monsters, establish the run game, and let your defense make plays. The Vikings have one of those things done, now they need to work on the… Continue reading Vikings make adjustments after Super Bowl 59