Nov 21, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) and offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (71) and wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) and guard Ezra Cleveland (72) in action against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports At present, Christian Darrisaw is working back from… Continue reading The Vikings’ FA Signing Who May Punch Above His Weight Class
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Lions-Vikings may also decide NFL Coach of the Year
The regular-season finale between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings could shape not only the NFC playoff picture but also the Coach of the Year race at the NFL Honors in February. Next Sunday’s divisional clash at Ford Field — with the NFC North crown and the conference’s No. 1 seed on the line —… Continue reading Lions-Vikings may also decide NFL Coach of the Year
Vikings’ playoff hopes (and Super Bowl dreams?) may come down to these concerns
EAGAN, Minn. — Crunchtime is upon us. Christmas is in the past, and the final stage of December football is here. The Minnesota Vikings are one of the NFL’s darlings, but their visions lie well beyond that. The reason for the belief lies in many of the features of this team we’ve discussed the last… Continue reading Vikings’ playoff hopes (and Super Bowl dreams?) may come down to these concerns
The Vikings WRs May Be Understated
Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports It’s obvious and straightforward to call Justin Jefferson the best wide receiver in football. For whatever reason, it took Madden some time to figure that out. Bengals fans may argue that Ja’Marr Chase has a claim to the crown. They are wrong. It’s unequivocally a fact that Jefferson is the top… Continue reading The Vikings WRs May Be Understated
Kirk Cousins May Lose His Starting Job in Atlanta This Week
Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Have you ever made a purchase you instantly regretted? Well, you’re in good company with the Atlanta Falcons. This offseason, the team signed the former Minnesota Vikings quarterback for a staggering $180 million. Unfortunately, what seemed like a promising investment has rapidly turned into a regretful decision.” While the Minnesota Vikings… Continue reading Kirk Cousins May Lose His Starting Job in Atlanta This Week
Injured Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith may not be out for Vikings game
Geno Smith may be available for next week after all. After exiting the Seattle Seahawks’ Sunday Night Football contest vs. the Green Bay Packers with an apparent leg injury, Smith appeared to be done for at least next week, if not the season. However, there was an encouraging sign on Monday from head coach Mike… Continue reading Injured Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith may not be out for Vikings game
Sam Darnold solidified his worth — ‘wherever that may be’ — as an NFL quarterback
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell declined to call quarterback Sam Darnold’s performance Sunday “validation” for his spring signing when asked after a victory over the Falcons. However, McConnell said Monday he’d “envisioned a moment like that” in reference to the eruption of cheers Darnold received as he was shown on the big screen in U.S. Bank… Continue reading Sam Darnold solidified his worth — ‘wherever that may be’ — as an NFL quarterback
Vikings’ Josh Oliver to return; Stephon Gimore may miss next game
“We’re probably not going to video it and put it out for everybody to see, but he’s going to get one [Tuesday],” O’Connell said. “I probably should’ve given him one [Sunday] just because of his game-changing effort and the way he left it all out there.” Quarterback Sam Darnold took a season-high five sacks against… Continue reading Vikings’ Josh Oliver to return; Stephon Gimore may miss next game
Vikings May Need to Turn to Their Other RB in Chicago
Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports. The Minnesota Vikings had a hard time running the football last Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. This week, they play a divisional game on the road against the Bears. The Vikings may need to turn to their other RB in Chicago. In the outdoor elements of Soldier Field, the ground game… Continue reading Vikings May Need to Turn to Their Other RB in Chicago
Vikings Executive Floated as Candidate for GM Job He May Not Want
Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images The last major shake-up for the Minnesota Vikings organization involved changes at both the general manager and head coach positions. At this point, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah isn’t going anywhere this offseason, and head coach Kevin O’Connell is almost guaranteed to sign a very lucrative contract extension. That doesn’t necessarily mean the front… Continue reading Vikings Executive Floated as Candidate for GM Job He May Not Want