The Vikings may be playoff-bound before they even take the field against the Chicago Bears on “Monday Night Football.” The 11-2 Vikings have a 99% playoff probability, according to NFL.com, and control their own destiny, needing only one more win (or a tie) to lock it up. But they can also secure a spot in… Continue reading Here’s how the Minnesota Vikings can clinch a playoff berth
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Wes Phillips: Sam Darnold no longer has to worry about his future after proving he can play
Sam Darnold signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal to be a backup with the 49ers before the 2023 season. He signed a one-year, $10 million deal to be a bridge quarterback with the Vikings this offseason. After proving he is a starting NFL quarterback, Darnold’s price tag has gone way up. Darnold’s future beyond this… Continue reading Wes Phillips: Sam Darnold no longer has to worry about his future after proving he can play
Texans, Steelers, Packers and Vikings can clinch playoff berths this week
Four teams have already clinched playoff berths and four more teams could join them in Week 15. The NFL has released this week’s playoff scenarios and it shows that the Texans, Steelers, Packers and Vikings can all book spots in the tournament. Houston’s path to the playoffs is to beat the Dolphins on Sunday while… Continue reading Texans, Steelers, Packers and Vikings can clinch playoff berths this week
Lions-Packers on TNF Can Be a Win-Win for Vikings
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) passes the ball against Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during their football game Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.. The Minnesota Vikings have a sweet 10-2 record through 13 weeks and could clinch a playoff spot by dinnertime… Continue reading Lions-Packers on TNF Can Be a Win-Win for Vikings
NFL Week 14 playoff scenarios: Chiefs can win AFC West; Eagles, Vikings, Lions can clinch berth
After the Buffalo Bills wrapped up the AFC East division title and the Kansas City Chiefs punched their ticket to the postseason, four NFL teams are in clinch scenarios in Week 14. The Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles have a chance to clinch playoff spots, while the Chiefs can secure their ninth straight… Continue reading NFL Week 14 playoff scenarios: Chiefs can win AFC West; Eagles, Vikings, Lions can clinch berth
How the Minnesota Vikings can clinch a playoff spot this week
At 10-2 after Sunday’s win over the Cardinals, the Vikings have all but secured their spot in the NFL postseason. FTN Fantasy’s DVOA gives them a 99.7 percent chance to make the playoffs. And they can mathematically clinch a spot this upcoming week. Here’s how: 1. Vikings win vs. Falcons2. Seahawks win at Cardinals3. Bills… Continue reading How the Minnesota Vikings can clinch a playoff spot this week
NFC North division race: Here’s how Lions, Vikings and Packers can each finish with 14 wins this season
Getty Images The NFC North has been setting itself up to be the best division in football, evidenced by how well the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers have played through 13 weeks of the season. The Lions are 11-1 while the Vikings are 10-2 and the Packers sit at 9-3, having three of… Continue reading NFC North division race: Here’s how Lions, Vikings and Packers can each finish with 14 wins this season
Vikings-Cardinals preview, predictions: Can Minnesota keep pace in the NFC North?
Only four NFL teams have a better point differential than the Minnesota Vikings, and two of them are NFC North foes. The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers have already played this week and won. Minnesota has the head-to-head advantage against Green Bay, and Detroit is only a game ahead. For the Vikings to remain… Continue reading Vikings-Cardinals preview, predictions: Can Minnesota keep pace in the NFC North?
NFL Week 13 playoff rooting guide: Vikings, Saints, and Bills can help the Seahawks
Everything broke the Seattle Seahawks’ way last week. Not only did they defeat the Arizona Cardinals, but the rest of the NFC West lost. We even got a bonus with the Washington Commanders’ surprise loss to the Dallas Cowboys, opening up the slight possibility of a Wild Card berth. Seattle now leads the NFC West… Continue reading NFL Week 13 playoff rooting guide: Vikings, Saints, and Bills can help the Seahawks
Can Aaron Jones Do It Again?
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) does a Lambeau Leap with fans following a 31-29 victory against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. © Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images. The Minnesota Vikings’ running game has been inconsistent this season.… Continue reading Can Aaron Jones Do It Again?