Addison’s eight catches Sunday produced a red-zone touchdown and five first downs, three of them on third down and one of those in the red zone. Coverage schemes designed to focus on Jefferson had a direct impact on six of those catches, including the 45- and 69-yarders, a 7-yard catch on third-and-5 at the Chicago… Continue reading Justin Jefferson shut down? No problem for the Vikings.
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Vikings Fans Slam Caleb Williams for ‘Backhanded’ Sam Darnold Comment
Getty Quarterback Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears. Eleven games into the best season of his career, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is still taking some by surprise — including Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Following Darnold’s 330-yard, two-touchdown performance that included an 83-yard scoring drive to clinch a 30-27 overtime win at Soldier Field… Continue reading Vikings Fans Slam Caleb Williams for ‘Backhanded’ Sam Darnold Comment
Vikings Cut 11-TD Pass-Catcher to Make Room for Daniel Jones
Getty Head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings released tight end Robert Tonyan on November 29 to make room for quarterback Daniel Jones on the team’s practice squad. Tonyan, 30, flashed during training camp as a favorite candidate to replace T.J. Hockenson, recovering from knee surgery, to begin the season. He… Continue reading Vikings Cut 11-TD Pass-Catcher to Make Room for Daniel Jones
Trading For David Jiricek Would Be A No-Brainer For the Wild – Minnesota Wild
Recent sixth-round picks rarely become available via the trade market, particularly when the rebuilding team is shopping that player around. And yet, that’s exactly where the Columbus Blue Jackets find themselves this Black Friday. Suddenly, they’re shopping their 2022 6th overall pick, defenseman David Jiricek, at a supposed bargain. The Wild find themselves smack dab as… Continue reading Trading For David Jiricek Would Be A No-Brainer For the Wild – Minnesota Wild
Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings Inactives for Week 12
Wide receiver Tyler Scott is among the Chicago Bears inactives for Sunday’s game with the Minnesota Vikings. The Bears have had Scott active for all but one game this season but no one would realize it because he has no receptions a year after he was a fairly big part of their offense as a… Continue reading Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings Inactives for Week 12
Biggest need for each NFL team for Week 13: Bengals, Vikings could be vulnerable vs. run game this week
There are no byes this week in the NFL because three games were played on Thanksgiving. Fortunately, the rate of significant injuries has slowed down in recent weeks. Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., Giants edge rusher Azeez Ojulari and Eagles pass rusher Brandon Graham were notable players added to injured reserve this week. Here is… Continue reading Biggest need for each NFL team for Week 13: Bengals, Vikings could be vulnerable vs. run game this week
Tom Brady Calls Out Daniel Jones After Ditching Giants for Vikings
Getty Former New York Giants QB Daniel Jones. The New York Giants benched Daniel Jones a couple weeks back, and Tom Brady has since called out the quarterback for asking for his release from the franchise in the aftermath. Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion and current color commentator for FOX Sports, took aim at… Continue reading Tom Brady Calls Out Daniel Jones After Ditching Giants for Vikings
Vikings Floated as Landing Spot for Chiefs’ Carson Wentz
Getty Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings scans the field against the Chicago Bears. Sam Darnold has bounced back from his 3-interception performance in the Minnesota Vikings’ win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 10. He threw 2 touchdown passes in Weeks 11 and 12 with 0 interceptions. However, the Vikings QB’s success could… Continue reading Vikings Floated as Landing Spot for Chiefs’ Carson Wentz
The Minnesota Vikings Will Bench Sam Darnold for Daniel Jones
Luke Hales/Getty Images Daniel Jones wanted to go to a contender, and that is exactly what happened after his release from the New York Giants. Jones hit waivers and ended up signing with the Minnesota Vikings. This move for the Vikings now creates some conversation surrounding the quarterback position. Right now, it is currently Sam… Continue reading The Minnesota Vikings Will Bench Sam Darnold for Daniel Jones
Sam Darnold Too Expensive for Vikings? Daniel Jones Might be the Better Option Anyway…
Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Daniel Jones now plays quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. He chose the Vikings, among about 6-7 very interested teams, according to reports. But that doesn’t mean the 2019 1st round pick is competition for 2018 1st round pick, and current Vikings QB1, Sam Darnold. Not unless both guys end up back… Continue reading Sam Darnold Too Expensive for Vikings? Daniel Jones Might be the Better Option Anyway…