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
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Vikings’ Jalen Nailor: Productive in loss to Detroit
Nailor secured three of four targets for 53 yards during Sunday’s 31-9 loss at Detroit. Nailor stepped up his production during Minnesota’s final two regular-season games, a span in which he combined for an 8-134-1 receiving line on nine targets. The 2022 sixth-round pick also had a hot start to the season, but from Week… Continue reading Vikings’ Jalen Nailor: Productive in loss to Detroit
Vikings’ Star’s Partners Share Horror Experience at Ford Field in Loss to Dan Campbell’s Lions
It was the season finale between the divisional rivals fighting for the top spot in the conference. Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions! Not only the players but even the fans were pumped up. The Vikes wanted revenge at Ford Field while the home team needed a victory to finish with 1st seed in the NFC.… Continue reading Vikings’ Star’s Partners Share Horror Experience at Ford Field in Loss to Dan Campbell’s Lions
Vikings’ Harrison Smith after loss to Lions: ‘We’re not done yet.’
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.’
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