As we motor on during the offseason and debate the QB situation to death, let us not forget about college prospects who might be good future Vikings. The East West Shrine Bowl practices are underway. Shrine Bowl Preview: Media’s players to watch; full roster https://steelersdepot.com/2025/01/shrine-bowl-primer-interior-offensive-linemen-to-watch/ https://steelersdepot.com/2025/01/2025-east-west-shrine-bowl-primer-interior-defensive-linemen-to-watch/ https://steelersdepot.com/2025/01/shrine-bowl-primer-running-backs/ 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl Tracker Minnesota Vikings News… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings News and Links: How Will The Vikings Skin The Cat?
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How the Vikings can get back to the playoffs in 2025
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Aaron Jones did a lot of good things in 2024. He led the Vikings with 1,546 scrimmage yards, averaged 5.1 yards per touch, and had… Continue reading How the Vikings can get back to the playoffs in 2025
How will Minnesota Vikings fans remember the 2024 season?
In multiple conversations with Vikings fans toward the end of the regular season, a variation on the same theme emerged: Was there any way that such a charmed and unexpectedly great regular season would ultimately be viewed as a disappointment? Vikings fans who carried few expectations into the season — one in which rookie quarterback… Continue reading How will Minnesota Vikings fans remember the 2024 season?
Dan Orlovsky masterfully breaks down how Rams defense stymied Vikings
There’s no way around it. Monday night was an absolute beatdown for the Minnesota Vikings. From start to finish, the Los Angeles Rams were in complete control, jumping out to a 10-0 lead before going on to win, 27-9. The defense was particularly impressive, holding the Vikings to 269 total yards with two turnovers and… Continue reading Dan Orlovsky masterfully breaks down how Rams defense stymied Vikings
How we ignored the evidence before the Vikings’ playoff loss
In recent years, I’ve become more clear-eyed and honest when trying to predict the playoff fates of our local teams. Sometimes it yields pleasant surprises, as when the Wolves advanced to the Western Conference finals a year ago, but more than anything it guards against overestimation. The last two Vikings’ playoff entrants before this year,… Continue reading How we ignored the evidence before the Vikings’ playoff loss
Wild Card Weekend: How to watch Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams
Wild Card Weekend will conclude Monday night with an NFC matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams. Due to the wildfires in California, the game has been moved from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA to State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals. No. 5 Minnesota (14-3) vs. No. 4 L.A. Rams… Continue reading Wild Card Weekend: How to watch Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams
How to watch Vikings Wild Card game tonight: Free live stream
GLENDALE, Arizona — After winning 14 games during the regular season, the Minnesota Vikings have the misfortune of going out west for Wild Card Weekend showdown with the Los Angeles Rams. Kickoff is set for Monday at 8 p.m. Eastern on ESPN, ABC and ESPN+. Several streaming services will broadcast the game live, and you… Continue reading How to watch Vikings Wild Card game tonight: Free live stream
How the Vikings have ensured Khyree Jackson’s legacy lives on
A group of Vikings players gathered at Billy Sushi in downtown Minneapolis this week. The popular restaurant has become a gathering place in the North Loop neighborhood, and on this particular night, it was playing host to the annual rookie dinner for the defensive backs on the roster. In preparation for the event, safety Josh Metellus… Continue reading How the Vikings have ensured Khyree Jackson’s legacy lives on
How do the Vikings compare to teams that make the Super Bowl?
The Minnesota Vikings are neither entering the playoffs as a heavy favorite or underdog. Oddsmakers give them the sixth best chance of the 14 playoff teams to win the Super Bowl, behind the Lions, Chiefs, Ravens, Bills and Eagles. Minnesota’s path could end up being quite difficult as there is a high chance that they… Continue reading How do the Vikings compare to teams that make the Super Bowl?
How did former Vikings play in Week 18 around the NFL?
The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a loss to the Detroit Lions in the unofficial NFC North division title. The loss means the Vikings now have to face the Rams, the only other team to beat the Vikings in 2024. Before Sunday Night Football, when the Vikings lost to the Lions, how did former Vikings… Continue reading How did former Vikings play in Week 18 around the NFL?