The Seattle Seahawks rookies combined for 169 snaps in the loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Two members of the draft class were inactive, so it’s natural for the number of snaps to drop. Still, in a game that’s crucial for the future of the season, the rookies were able to make a huge impact. Let’s… Continue reading NFL All-22 Film Review: How the Seattle Seahawks rookies performed against the Vikings
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The Vikings shocked the NFL. Here’s how insiders would solve the Darnold dilemma: Sando’s Pick Six
The next two weeks will reveal plenty about what the future holds for the Minnesota Vikings and Sam Darnold. On this Week 16 Sunday, in the moments after Darnold maneuvered through the Seattle Seahawks’ pass rush to deliver the winning 39-yard touchdown strike to Justin Jefferson, those looming games against the 10-4 Green Bay Packers… Continue reading The Vikings shocked the NFL. Here’s how insiders would solve the Darnold dilemma: Sando’s Pick Six
How the Vikings re-signing QB Sam Darnold would impact the salary cap and impact building a Super Bowl roster – AtoZ Sports
How the Vikings re-signing QB Sam Darnold would impact the salary cap and impact building a Super Bowl roster AtoZ Sports Where will Sam Darnold play next? A Kirk Cousins trade? Setting stage for 2025 QB carousel The Athletic Will Lions rebound? Should Vikings keep Sam Darnold? What’s Belichick’s endgame? FOX Sports Sam Darnold’s career season means the… Continue reading How the Vikings re-signing QB Sam Darnold would impact the salary cap and impact building a Super Bowl roster – AtoZ Sports
NFL Playoff Picture: How a Seahawks upset win over Vikings would affect tiebreakers
It’s time for a little math lesson to go along with an NFL playoff picture breakdown for the Seattle Seahawks. Yes, losing badly to the Green Bay Packers while Geno Smith suffered a (thankfully, not serious) knee injury really sucked. But Seattle still can make the playoffs by winning out, and indeed with the right… Continue reading NFL Playoff Picture: How a Seahawks upset win over Vikings would affect tiebreakers
Monday Night Football Week 15: Vikings vs. Bears, Raiders vs. Falcons – how to watch, game time, TV channel, streaming
The NFL’s schedule makers gave us a double-header for Monday Night Football. First, at 8 p.m., we have the Minnesota Vikings hosting the Chicago Bears for their second meeting of the year. Next, at 8:30 p.m., we have the Atlanta Falcons visiting the Las Vegas Raiders. The first game looks to be a mismatch on… Continue reading Monday Night Football Week 15: Vikings vs. Bears, Raiders vs. Falcons – how to watch, game time, TV channel, streaming
Talking Heads Do Not Understand How Much Vikings Love JJ McCarthy
Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings have put up 11 wins through their first 13 games this season. They weren’t supposed to be this good, and there is still plenty of hesitation to believe they are. Sam Darnold is the one leading the charge, but it’s the leadership where the difference lies. That leadership… Continue reading Talking Heads Do Not Understand How Much Vikings Love JJ McCarthy
How the Vikings became the gold standard for celebrations
Here’s a public service announcement to future television crews: If the Vikings force a turnover at any point during a game, go ahead and leave the camera on them. There have been far too many times this season that the Vikings have made a splash play on defense only to have the camera cut away… Continue reading How the Vikings became the gold standard for celebrations
Here’s how the Minnesota Vikings can clinch a playoff berth
The Vikings may be playoff-bound before they even take the field against the Chicago Bears on “Monday Night Football.” The 11-2 Vikings have a 99% playoff probability, according to NFL.com, and control their own destiny, needing only one more win (or a tie) to lock it up. But they can also secure a spot in… Continue reading Here’s how the Minnesota Vikings can clinch a playoff berth
The Vikings are NFL’s second-oldest team. Here’s how it helps.
“Generally, the biggest difference physically is you don’t recover between games as quickly,” Smith said. “But as far as overall difference in how it feels [to be in your 30s] is you just have more experience.” Smith has played 96% of the defensive snaps, including 91% against the Cardinals last week. Recent fumbles aside, Jones… Continue reading The Vikings are NFL’s second-oldest team. Here’s how it helps.
‘Thursday Night Football’ was ultimate test of how much Vikings fan hate Packers
More of them, though, leaned into the heart over the head: “I can’t bring myself to cheer for a team from Wisconsin” was one response, along with this one: “Gotta go with Detroit simply because of the insufferability factor with Packer fans.” The largest answer category, though, was some variation on “neither.” One responded “meteor,”… Continue reading ‘Thursday Night Football’ was ultimate test of how much Vikings fan hate Packers