DETROIT – Even with a 14-2 record at the tail end of the best regular season in franchise history, the Lions didn’t need to look far to find disrespect entering their finale against the Vikings on Sunday. The Lions’ defensive players knew what was being said about them: that they were too injured to slow… Continue reading Not the same defense? Lions dispel doubters vs. Vikings
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Vikings DC Brian Flores Has Crafted a Defense That Fights Back
When it came time for him to reach for the red marker and correct the work of his young offensive assistant, then New England Patriots quarterbacks coach Bill O’Brien opted for a joke. Despite his nickname—Teapot—O’Brien insists his default love language is a kind of ribbing humor, which prompted him to hand Brian Flores’s first… Continue reading Vikings DC Brian Flores Has Crafted a Defense That Fights Back
Vikings’ Sam Darnold Issues 5-Word Message on Packers Defense
Getty Quarterback Sam Darnold of the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has done a heck of a job not making ripples off the field this season, despite roiling proverbial tidal waves on it. While Darnold is just a first-year starter in Minnesota, the former No. 3 overall pick is a seven-year veteran of… Continue reading Vikings’ Sam Darnold Issues 5-Word Message on Packers Defense
Pro Football Focus’ 3 highest-graded Seahawks vs. Vikings on defense in Week 16
The Seattle Seahawks fell short of upsetting the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, dropping their Week 16 contest 27-24. Mike Macdonald’s defense struggled to get stops. Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 246 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson was unstoppable, totaling 10 catches for 144 yards and two scores. Kevin O’Connell… Continue reading Pro Football Focus’ 3 highest-graded Seahawks vs. Vikings on defense in Week 16
Bears’ defense is getting worse with league’s best offense coming to town
It wasn’t exactly Lions coach Dan Campbell kicking onside with 12 minutes left in a game, but Bears interim coach Thomas Brown showed the world what he thought of his defense two minutes into Monday night’s loss to the Vikings. He went for it on fourth-and-one from his own 39, handing off to D’Andre Swift,… Continue reading Bears’ defense is getting worse with league’s best offense coming to town
Bears vs Vikings Preview & What’s Wrong With the Vikings Defense?
In their latest episode of “Two Old Bloggers,” veteran Vikings commentators Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano deliver comprehensive analysis of pressing team matters. They begin with heartfelt thoughts for Randy Moss, who recently announced his cancer diagnosis and successful surgery. The discussion centers on the Minnesota Vikings’ defensive concerns, with injuries and player fatigue emerging… Continue reading Bears vs Vikings Preview & What’s Wrong With the Vikings Defense?
Minnesota’s Forwards Must Carry the Defense In the Short-Term – Minnesota Wild
Buckle up, Wild fans. The next few weeks might be a roller coaster of reactions following every Minnesota Wild game. Just over a week ago, the Wild’s march to the infirmary continued with the losses of top defenseman Jonas Brodin and No. 1 center Joel Eriksson Ek, where they joined the already injured Mats Zuccarello.… Continue reading Minnesota’s Forwards Must Carry the Defense In the Short-Term – Minnesota Wild
New Guys Getting More Snaps on Vikings’ Defense
Last Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, the Minnesota Vikings gave the most snaps this season to non-starters, many of them rookies or newly acquired players. There were likely a couple reasons for that, including injuries and game situation at the end, but the new guys did well for the most part and giving them some… Continue reading New Guys Getting More Snaps on Vikings’ Defense
‘Very frustrating’ for Vikings run defense hampered by loss of Ivan Pace
The Vikings defense still ranks fourth in the NFL allowing just 3.9 yards per run, but they’re trending in the wrong direction. Linebacker Blake Cashman said he did not see quarterback Sam Darnold’s 52-yard touchdown pass Sunday to receiver Justin Jefferson, because of how Falcons running backs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier were gashing them.… Continue reading ‘Very frustrating’ for Vikings run defense hampered by loss of Ivan Pace
Week 13 Defense (D/ST) Rankings for Fantasy Football: Weekend Updates (2024)
If you’ve struggled to get strong production out of your D/ST spot in fantasy football this year, we’re here to help with our NFL team’s Week 13 fantasy football defense (D/ST) ranking. Use these rankings to guide you in setting the best optimal lineup for the all-important Week 13 slate. With many fantasy managers facing must-win… Continue reading Week 13 Defense (D/ST) Rankings for Fantasy Football: Weekend Updates (2024)