The NFL Power Rankings hate to tell you this, but the season is nearing its end. The playoff picture is coming into focus. Fans of the seven teams officially eliminated from the playoffs (the Jets, Browns, Patriots, Titans, Jaguars, Raiders and Giants) are digging into Dane Brugler’s NFL Draft content. Fans of the six teams… Continue reading NFL Power Rankings Week 15: Vikings, Seahawks move up, plus breakout player for every team
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NFL power rankings: Bills, Eagles fall from top tier; Steelers, Rams, Vikings move up for Week 15
Week 14 in the NFL had a lot of big matchups, and many featured either a lot of scoring or tense, close finishes. Some gave us both. That’s what you get when the December stretch run arrives and that pre-playoff feel is in the air. The NFC and AFC contenders are tuning up ahead of… Continue reading NFL power rankings: Bills, Eagles fall from top tier; Steelers, Rams, Vikings move up for Week 15
Why Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after another poor performance vs. Vikings
There are 100 million fully guaranteed reasons this may not happen, but the Falcons need to send Kirk Cousins to the sideline and start Michael Penix Jr. Let’s start, naturally, with the numbers as justification. Over the last four games, all Atlanta losses, Cousins has thrown eight interceptions without a touchdown, with a 7.57 yards-per-attempt… Continue reading Why Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after another poor performance vs. Vikings
Byron Murphy Jr. making important plays for Vikings … and raising his price tag
”It’s a lot of hard work I put in the offseason, coaches, the guys in my [position] room just getting me better,” Murphy said. “I just love this team, to come to work every single day.“ Murphy also will be one of the Vikings’ most important offseason decisions. He had turned down an extension offer… Continue reading Byron Murphy Jr. making important plays for Vikings … and raising his price tag
Vikings DC Brian Flores Makes Initial Short List of Coaching Candidates for NFC North Rival
An image from practice on November 16th, 2023 at TCO in Eagan, MN.Credit: Images Courtesy of the Minnesota Vikings One of the best coaching hires in Minnesota Vikings history happened when Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell hired Brian Flores as defensive coordinator, to replace then DC Ed Donatell, whose once season in Minnesota… Continue reading Vikings DC Brian Flores Makes Initial Short List of Coaching Candidates for NFC North Rival
‘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
NDSU Women’s Basketball Set for First-Ever Matchup With Tulane
Story Links THIS WEEK The North Dakota State (6-3) women’s basketball team has won its last three games and closes out its road trip at Tulane (3-4) on Tuesday. Tip-off is set for 4:00 p.m., at Devlin Fieldhouse. GAME COVERAGE Watch: The contest will be available on ESPN+ for… Continue reading NDSU Women’s Basketball Set for First-Ever Matchup With Tulane
Vikings trade for a Byron Murphy Jr. replacement
The 2025 NFL Draft is months away, and the Vikings are surprising everyone by looking like they could be one of the best teams in the entire NFC, not just the North. Despite that, they do have some positions that will need some depth pieces added. The team’s positional needs heading into the season include… Continue reading Vikings trade for a Byron Murphy Jr. replacement
Ex-Minnesota Vikings Star Kyle Rudolph Reveals The Key For Team Making A Deep Playoff Run
Former Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph reveals the key to a deep playoff run for his former … [+] team — win the NFC North. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) Getty Images Former Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph was a part of some solid teams during his 10-year stint with the team. Rudolph… Continue reading Ex-Minnesota Vikings Star Kyle Rudolph Reveals The Key For Team Making A Deep Playoff Run
Justin Jefferson & Jordan Addison Deliver Historic Combo for Vikings vs. Falcons
“Sam Darnold just continues to play at a massively high level that is really fun to watch,” O’Connell said. Darnold credited Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris for designing the blitz by safety Justin Simmons. “They brought a really good pressure that got home, and I was able to kind of make Justin miss a little… Continue reading Justin Jefferson & Jordan Addison Deliver Historic Combo for Vikings vs. Falcons