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NFL playoff predictions, Super Bowl picks from the Vikings On SI staff

The playoffs are here and 14 teams will compete to lift the Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans on Feb. 9. The Minnesota Vikings are the No. 5 seed in the NFC and will need to exact revenge against the Los Angeles Rams in order to advance to the divisional round of the postseason. From there,… Continue reading NFL playoff predictions, Super Bowl picks from the Vikings On SI staff

Will Vikings win the Super Bowl? Predictions for NFL playoff bracket

The NFL playoffs are officially set after 18 grueling weeks of the regular season starting in September. The Minnesota Vikings miss out on a bye after losing to the Detroit Lions, which means they get right back into the thick of it. The Vikings will be facing the Los Angeles Rams in the opening round… Continue reading Will Vikings win the Super Bowl? Predictions for NFL playoff bracket

Minnesota Vikings Playoff History: Wins, Super Bowl Appearances, and More

Despite a stellar 14-3 2024 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings are entering the playoffs as the fifth seed in the NFC as a Wild Card. How has the team done historically in the postseason? Let’s take a look at their playoff history, Super Bowl appearances, and more. How Many Times Have the Vikings Made the… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings Playoff History: Wins, Super Bowl Appearances, and More

Vikings starter reveals why he isn’t worried about Pro Bowl snub

The Minnesota Vikings had six Pro Bowl selections for the first time since 2009 but linebacker Blake Cashman was auspiciously left off the list.  A key member of one of the top defenses in the league, many consider Cashman to be one of the biggest snubs of this year’s games. But the 28-year-old doesn’t appear… Continue reading Vikings starter reveals why he isn’t worried about Pro Bowl snub

What We Learned About the Minnesota Gophers in Yet Another PJ Fleck Bowl Game Victory

Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Prior to Friday’s Duke’s Mayo Bowl matchup vs the Virginia Tech Hokies, it had been over 40 calendar days since the last Minnesota Gophers football game. Rest or rust? Both teams were going to put that sports tried and true sports question to the test. Oddsmakers put their belief in the… Continue reading What We Learned About the Minnesota Gophers in Yet Another PJ Fleck Bowl Game Victory

Coach Fleck Mayo Bath After Win in Duke's Mayo Bowl

After Flavor Flav is revealed as the celebrity mascot named “Tubby” as the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, Minnesota Football head coach P.J. Fleck received a mayonnaise bath to celebrate the 24-10 win over Virginia Tech. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.