How a GoPro camera has helped the Vikings keep rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy on track

The piece of technology sits unassumingly on top of the helmet of veteran quarterback Sam Darnold during most practices at TCO Performance Center. It allows the Vikings to capture footage in real time, providing a peek into the past for the man at the forefront of the future. “It’s super cool,” Darnold said. “It’s a… Continue reading How a GoPro camera has helped the Vikings keep rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy on track

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson knows how he would cover himself

A shot to the ribs caused Jones to play only 52% of the snaps in the Jaguars game two weeks ago. It was his second-lowest percentage behind only the 16% he played when injuring his hamstring against the Jets in London. Last week, Jones played 53% of the snaps in the win over Tennessee. He… Continue reading Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson knows how he would cover himself

How will the Vikings defend Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams?

As the Vikings prepare for the Chicago Bears this weekend, defensive coordinator Brian Flores has already spent countless hours in the lab trying to figure out how to stop rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. That could be easier said than done. He was the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft for good reason. There is… Continue reading How will the Vikings defend Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams?

How Minnesota’s Pass Rush and Coverage Combined To Sack Will Levis Five Times

The Minnesota Vikings’ defense had another dominant day on Sunday against Will Levis and the Tennessee Titans en route to a 23-13 victory and an 8-2 record. The defense has pulled the Vikings through three consecutive games with up-and-down offensive performances. Even including the gaffe that led to a 98-yard TD, Minnesota’s defense dominated the… Continue reading How Minnesota’s Pass Rush and Coverage Combined To Sack Will Levis Five Times

How did former Vikings play in Week 11 across the NFL?

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off three straight wins and the team is showing they can win in some unique ways. The team and its new faces seem to finally be clicking and finding their way to win tough games, easy games, and even the games like we saw on Sunday, where they are messy.… Continue reading How did former Vikings play in Week 11 across the NFL?

We’re About To Find Out How Hard It Is To Replace Mats Zuccarello – Minnesota Wild

Since signing with the Minnesota Wild in July 2019, the State of Hockey has been fretting about the moment Father Time would catch up with Mats Zuccarello. Five years later, the shifty forward seems to be avoiding decline as effectively as he avoids checks. His 84 goals and 281 points in 324 games inspired Minnesota to… Continue reading We’re About To Find Out How Hard It Is To Replace Mats Zuccarello – Minnesota Wild

How the Vikings discovered new kicker Parker Romo

An unfamiliar face played hero for the Vikings this past weekend in their 12-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Every single point the Vikings scored came via the right foot of new kicker Parker Romo as he finished a perfect 4 of 4 on field goals in his NFL debut. Not bad considering Romo, 27,… Continue reading How the Vikings discovered new kicker Parker Romo

Assessing how long MIN defense can carry the load – NBC Sports

Assessing how long MIN defense can carry the load  NBC Sports Minnesota Vikings in the Power Rankings — Entering Week 11  Daily Norseman Vikings predictions at NFL midseason: How about 11 wins — and a playoff victory?  The New York Times 4 Most Surprising Vikings Players at Season Midpoint  VikingsTerritory.com Ten Things We Know about The Vikings After Week… Continue reading Assessing how long MIN defense can carry the load – NBC Sports

How the Minnesota Vikings Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 10

There are 3 undecillion different ways the season could end. Explore them all. The N.F.L. Playoff Picture, Team by Team The Buffalo Bills (8-2) beat the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, but their chances of making the playoffs remained greater than 99 percent. A win next week would clinch a playoff berth. The Miami Dolphins (2-6)… Continue reading How the Minnesota Vikings Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 10

How Red Are the Minnesota Wild’s Red Flags? – Minnesota Wild

You can’t take October away from the Minnesota Wild. John Hynes emphasized the need for a fast start for his team after coming onto the job mid-season once the Wild stumbled to a 5-10-4 record. As Banner from “Arrested Development” once infamously read… Nine games into the season, the Wild have a 6-1-2 record. They have… Continue reading How Red Are the Minnesota Wild’s Red Flags? – Minnesota Wild