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Updated NFL playoff picture for Packers ahead of Week 17 battle with Vikings

With a dominant 34-0 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, which marks the first shutout in the NFL this season, the Green Bay Packers improved to have officially punched their ticket to the postseason for the second straight year. And with the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings having already clinched their respective… Continue reading Updated NFL playoff picture for Packers ahead of Week 17 battle with Vikings

Vikings & 3M Host ‘Winter Wonderland’ for The Link Youth

It’s not often Karli finds someone who can match the energy of her 2- and 3-year-old sons. She couldn’t stop smiling, though, when she found just that in Vikings rookie Walter Rouse. It’s probably not too comfortable for a 6-foot-6, 310-pound tackle to get down on the floor, but Rouse didn’t hesitate to do so… Continue reading Vikings & 3M Host ‘Winter Wonderland’ for The Link Youth

NFL picks, predictions for Week 17: Commanders beat Falcons on ‘SNF,’ Vikings sweep Packers

The Week 17 NFL schedule will scatter a full slate over five days from Wednesday to Sunday — a holiday week with postseason implications.  This should be a fantastic football week from Kansas City at Pittsburgh on Wednesday to the Monday Night Football matchup between Detroit and San Francisco.  The most interesting game? The ‘Sunday… Continue reading NFL picks, predictions for Week 17: Commanders beat Falcons on ‘SNF,’ Vikings sweep Packers

Ivan Pace set to return to practice for Vikings

Safety Harrison Smith may not be the only defensive player returning to the Vikings lineup in Week 17. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said on Monday that the team is going to designate linebacker Ivan Pace for return from injured reserve this week. Pace has been out since injuring his hamstring in Week 12. Pace has… Continue reading Ivan Pace set to return to practice for Vikings

Harrison Smith, Ivan Pace could be back for Vikings

Safety Harrison Smith “should be available” for the Vikings’ game Sunday against the Packers, coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday. The defense could also have linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., who will resume practicing after missing the required four games on injured reserve because of a hamstring strain. The Vikings will monitor Pace with the hope he… Continue reading Harrison Smith, Ivan Pace could be back for Vikings

Harrison Smith ruled out for Minnesota

Vikings safety Harrison Smith (foot) has been ruled out for today’s game against the Seahawks. It’ll be Smith’s first injury absence since the 2022 season. He came into the weekend with a questionable designation. Without their longest-tenured player, the Vikings will likely turn to Theo Jackson as their third safety alongside Camryn Bynum and Josh… Continue reading Harrison Smith ruled out for Minnesota

Vikings legend Adrian Peterson facing warrants for arrest in Texas

Vikings all-time leading rusher Adrian Peterson is facing two warrants for his arrest in Texas, according to according to Brent Schrotenboer of USA Today. The situation stems from his alleged failure to appear in court for two different child support cases. Peterson, now 39 years old, made more than $100 million in his 16-year NFL… Continue reading Vikings legend Adrian Peterson facing warrants for arrest in Texas

Vikings Links:  A great weekend for football!

College football playoffs! Notre Dame handled Indiana which was predictable considering Indiana did not play any ranked team until Ohio State crushed them. I like SMU, Texas, and Tennessee today but it probably will be Penn State, Texas, and Ohio State. Who do you like? Minnesota Vikings News and Links 3 Sam Darnold landing spots… Continue reading Vikings Links:  A great weekend for football!

High praise for MN Vikings leaders Kevin O’Connell, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

In his stead, the Vikings have Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, Blake Cashman and the Brian Flores Platoon making plays. The platoon is made up of guys you’ve never heard of who Flores, O’Connell’s defensive genius, has tapped and turned loose. And then there’s Dallas Turner, the rookie from Alabama. It was when the Vikings… Continue reading High praise for MN Vikings leaders Kevin O’Connell, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah