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The Vikings Stifled the Packers With A Surprising Amount Of Man Coverage

The Minnesota Vikings did it. They overcame their holiday demons, the Green Bay Packers, to set up a win-and-get-a-bye game against the Detroit Lions. The defense held early in the game, allowing the offense time to get going. They never looked back after going up 20-3, ending up with a 27-25 win. In their Week… Continue reading The Vikings Stifled the Packers With A Surprising Amount Of Man Coverage

The Packers couldn’t overcome a man coverage hurdle vs. the Vikings

In their post-game press conferences, both Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and quarterback Jordan Love noted that the Packers were not expecting to face much man coverage in their loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is known for his exotic fronts and blitzes, but zone coverages typically… Continue reading The Packers couldn’t overcome a man coverage hurdle vs. the Vikings

Chris Long has ‘man crush’ on Vikings

The Vikings bandwagon is getting overcrowded after Sunday’s 27-25 victory over the Packers. Minnesota is now gearing up for a Week 18 showdown with the Lions that will decide the No. 1 seed in the NFC. “Your team is f***** awesome,” former NFL defensive lineman Chris Long said to Vikings fans on his Green Light… Continue reading Chris Long has ‘man crush’ on Vikings

Josh Metellus, Vikings’ vibe man, stays animated in Seattle

SEATTLE – Vikings safety Josh Metellus knows the reaction was dramatic. Jumping into the air, hands to his helmet. Throwing himself to the ground, face down. He couldn’t help it. He wants his teammates to succeed. He’d seen linebacker Blake Cashman nearly secure his first interception of the season to join the long list of… Continue reading Josh Metellus, Vikings’ vibe man, stays animated in Seattle

It’s Next Man Up — Again — for the Vikings

Shaun Brooks-Imagn Images. The Minnesota Vikings play host to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. It looks like they will be without Stephon Gilmore’s services for the second straight week. It’s Next Man Up — Again — for the Vikings The Atlanta Falcons didn’t make them pay in his absence, and Brian Flores can’t… Continue reading It’s Next Man Up — Again — for the Vikings

Why Are the Vikings Suddenly Using Man Coverage?

Brian Flores and the Minnesota Vikings defense had the quintessential “bend, don’t break” game on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. They allowed only one touchdown on six Arizona red-zone trips and defied their own tendencies to do it. The Vikings ran man coverage at a league-low rate of 12.9% entering Week 13. That has always… Continue reading Why Are the Vikings Suddenly Using Man Coverage?

CJ Ham is Vikings nominee for NFL Man of the Year

The Minnesota Vikings announced running back C.J. Ham has been selected as the team’s nominee for the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. Considered the league’s most prestigious honor, the award presented by Nationwide recognizes NFL players who have not only exhibited excellence on the field but also whose steadfast commitment and… Continue reading CJ Ham is Vikings nominee for NFL Man of the Year

Vikings’ nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year is C.J. Ham

Vikings veteran fullback C.J. Ham is the team’s nominee for the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, the team announced Thursday morning. The Walter Payton Award is considered the league’s most prestigious honor and recognizes players who show a commitment to impacting their communities beyond the football field. Thirty-two nominees, one from… Continue reading Vikings’ nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year is C.J. Ham