The Minnesota Vikings came extremely close to sitting out Wild Card Weekend with a bye, but unfortunately, the way the NFL playoff seeding works means they are now on the road to start the playoffs as the No. 5 seed in the NFC. Their Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions changed the entire shape… Continue reading Who Could the Vikings Play Next? Potential Playoff Scenarios and Opponents in 2025 Bracket
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If Sam Darnold struggles, could Vikings turn to Daniel Jones?
After the Giants cut starting quarterback Daniel Jones, he joined Minnesota’s practice squad. It was a wise move, aimed at getting him on a team while maintaining the flexibility to sign with another team’s active roster, should the opportunity arise. Now that the regular season has ended, Jones has gone all in with the Vikings… Continue reading If Sam Darnold struggles, could Vikings turn to Daniel Jones?
Bears guard Teven Jenkins could be headed to an NFC North rival in free agency
Chicago Bears left guard Teven Jenkins is undeniably talented. He’s a downright nasty bully in the run game and has been one of the Bears’ better starting offensive linemen over the last four years (when he’s been healthy.) Unfortunately, he hasn’t been healthy all that often. Jenkins is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent… Continue reading Bears guard Teven Jenkins could be headed to an NFC North rival in free agency
Vikings players could hit up to $3.65 million in incentives against Lions
With a win Sunday night in Detroit, the Vikings would get a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs. Additionally, they could pay out up to $3.65 million to four players with strong chances to hit performance incentives. Byron Murphy Jr., Stephon Gilmore, Josh Metellus and Blake Cashman have strong chances to reach… Continue reading Vikings players could hit up to $3.65 million in incentives against Lions
Could Rossi Become A Fixture On the First Power Play Unit? – Minnesota Wild
As the Minnesota Wild’s surprise season has hit a minor speed bump lately, a few preseason narratives have begun to emerge. Their penalty kill continues to be an issue through large stretches. The aging roster has found themselves marching to the infirmary again, even if they are the result of a few fluke plays. But… Continue reading Could Rossi Become A Fixture On the First Power Play Unit? – Minnesota Wild
Vonn, Vikings, Lynx, Timberwolves, and Wild could have a great 2025
I’m going to veer a little off focus here and bring up a sports team to watch for. The Gophers men’s hockey team (15-3-2) leads the nation in victories and is in the NCAA championship discussion. This squad has scoring, defense and a bunch of high NHL draft picks on its roster. They are ranked… Continue reading Vonn, Vikings, Lynx, Timberwolves, and Wild could have a great 2025
Sam Darnold Could Win CPOY After All
Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The Associated Press put out stipulations that altered the criteria for Comeback Player of the Year. Joe Flacco won in 2023 for leaving his couch. A more deserving result was the desire. The Minnesota Vikings Sam Darnold might challenge that. Insider says Minnesota Vikings Darnold will be considered The intention of… Continue reading Sam Darnold Could Win CPOY After All
Could the Giants trade for J.J. McCarthy?
The New York Giants find themselves in a precarious position. As things stand now, they don’t have a starting quarterback for the 2025 season — apologies to Tommy DeVito. And after beating the Indianapolis Colts, they find themselves sitting at fourth overall in a draft which might only have two viable quarterback prospects. If the… Continue reading Could the Giants trade for J.J. McCarthy?
It’s time to pay attention: Sam Darnold and the Vikings, winners of nine straight, could be Super Bowl-worthy
MINNEAPOLIS — There was a thick fog surrounding U.S. Bank Stadium throughout Sunday, an endless cloud that skewed visibility outside the gargantuan windows of the Minnesota Vikings’ downtown palace. It could’ve been a foreboding sign for the visiting Green Bay Packers, who would soon fall into a deep hole against their rivals for the second… Continue reading It’s time to pay attention: Sam Darnold and the Vikings, winners of nine straight, could be Super Bowl-worthy
Chicago Bears could steal top assistant coach from Minnesota Vikings
Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles will be busy again this offseason. Last year, the organization was fixated on selecting the next face of the franchise, using the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to land Caleb Williams. Now that they’ve secured a QB of the future, it’s… Continue reading Chicago Bears could steal top assistant coach from Minnesota Vikings