A member of the Minnesota Star Tribune’s Detroit traveling party commented to Vikings safety Harrison Smith on how he was moving around the losing locker room like someone a decade or so older than some of his teammates. “I actually feel pretty good,” the six-time Pro Bowler said while forcing a smile after finishing the… Continue reading Vikings’ Harrison Smith after loss to Lions: ‘We’re not done yet.’
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Justin Jefferson Says Referees Missed "A Lot" of Holding Calls During Vikings' Loss to Lions – Athlon Sports
Justin Jefferson Says Referees Missed “A Lot” of Holding Calls During Vikings’ Loss to Lions Athlon Sports Justin Jefferson Addresses The Media Following Sunday’s Loss To The Lions Vikings.com Vikings WR Justin Jefferson: ‘I won’t be able to sleep Saturday’ FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul Justin Jefferson cites missed calls but says execution cost Vikings vs. Lions MLive.com 10 QUESTIONS… Continue reading Justin Jefferson Says Referees Missed "A Lot" of Holding Calls During Vikings' Loss to Lions – Athlon Sports
Seahawks All-22 Film Review: The good and bad from Seattle’s tough loss to the Vikings
The Seattle Seahawks hadn’t lost to the Minnesota Vikings at home since 2006. That’s 18 years of different rosters and coaching staffs, but the result kept coming. I always talk about playing a competitive game against great teams. The scoreboard shows that Seattle kept the game close, but the countless errors show why Seattle won’t… Continue reading Seahawks All-22 Film Review: The good and bad from Seattle’s tough loss to the Vikings
Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on 8th straight loss
MINNEAPOLIS — The Chicago Bears have gone from finding different ways to squander game-winning opportunities in crunch time to getting blown out. While Monday night’s 30-12 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium was a relatively close game score-wise until the end of the third quarter, it never felt like the Bears had… Continue reading Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on 8th straight loss
Vikings clinch postseason berth thanks to Seahawks’ loss versus Packers
Nonetheless, the Vikings have plenty of cause for celebration after a rapid turnaround that was not without obstacle. Hopes outside Minnesota were low for the Vikings heading into the 2024 season. Following a 7-10 campaign in which franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles before eventually departing in free agency, the club drafted J.J. McCarthy… Continue reading Vikings clinch postseason berth thanks to Seahawks’ loss versus Packers
Vikings clinch postseason berth with Seahawks loss to Packers
The Vikings don’t play until Monday night this week, but they can already punch their ticket to the postseason. With Seattle’s loss to Green Bay on Sunday night, Minnesota has officially clinched a playoff berth. This was one of three ways the Vikings could clinch a spot in Week 15. The other two were a… Continue reading Vikings clinch postseason berth with Seahawks loss to Packers
Wild Suffer Brutal 7-1 Loss To Oilers – Wilderness Walk
It’s not great when you’re sitting on top of the entire league, looking down at 31 other teams with a newfound confidence over a third into the season, and then just get absolutely demolished on a weeknight. The Minnesota Wild suffered their worst defeat of the season at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers, losing… Continue reading Wild Suffer Brutal 7-1 Loss To Oilers – Wilderness Walk
Falcons snap counts from a rough loss to the Vikings
Another week, another loss, another round of snap counts. The offense contained few surprises, the defense had a little bit of mixing and matching, and special teams was reliable outside of one major miscue. Here’s the counts. Offense Kirk Cousins: 74 Jake Matthews: 74 Matthew Bergeron: 74 Drew Dalman: 74 Chris Lindstrom: 74 Kaleb McGary:… Continue reading Falcons snap counts from a rough loss to the Vikings
‘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
Kyler Murray tells the truth about the penalty in loss to Vikings
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray finally went public Wednesday about the crucial false start flagged against tight end Tip Reiman late in Sunday’s game against the Vikings. Coaches and players usually refrain from criticizing the officiating for two reasons. First, it can sound like an excuse. And second, no one wants to be fined by… Continue reading Kyler Murray tells the truth about the penalty in loss to Vikings