T.J. Hockenson’s four-year, $66 million extension reset the tight end market, signaling his value to the Minnesota Vikings. They had traded a 2023 second-round pick and a 2024 third-rounder for Hockenson and fourth-round picks in 2023 and 2024. Extending him was the final step. They had Justin Jefferson, their No. 1 receiver, and took Jordan… Continue reading Why Isn’t T.J. Hockenson More Involved In the Vikings Offense?
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Vikings running back Aaron Jones eclipsed 1,000 yards. He’s meant even more than his production.
As long as veteran running back Aaron Jones is on the roster, the question will come up whenever the Vikings play the Green Bay Packers. Is he looking forward to playing his former team? “I’m not going to give them any bulletin board material,” Jones said with a smile on Thursday afternoon at TCO Performance… Continue reading Vikings running back Aaron Jones eclipsed 1,000 yards. He’s meant even more than his production.
The Wild Need More From Matt Boldy To Complete His Star Turn – Minnesota Wild
Fans expected Matt Boldy to turn into a superstar after a breakout season in 2023-24, and his start to this year only reinforced that notion. But of all the Wild’s struggles, Boldy is the most problematic for a team counting on him to become a star. Boldy has done a lot of good things this… Continue reading The Wild Need More From Matt Boldy To Complete His Star Turn – Minnesota Wild
Vikings’ 12-2 record means more to Cam Akers. Here’s why.
The Vikings were looking for more efficiency behind Jones when they traded for Akers this year. Nine games have passed as Akers has supplanted Ty Chandler as the primary backup. Since Akers arrived, he has played 136 offensive snaps to Chandler’s 19. Both players now have 51 carries on the season as Vikings. Akers has… Continue reading Vikings’ 12-2 record means more to Cam Akers. Here’s why.
Former NFL star Adrian Peterson facing more legal trouble in Texas
Former NFL MVP running back Adrian Peterson is facing legal trouble again in Texas, this time after two warrants were issued for his arrest related to his failure to appear in court for two different child support cases. The former Minnesota Vikings star made more than $100 million in his NFL career from 2007 to… Continue reading Former NFL star Adrian Peterson facing more legal trouble in Texas
Seahawks win over Vikings in Week 16 would mean more than a victory in Week 17
The Seattle Seahawks’ postseason hopes suffered a massive setback following Sunday Night Football’s 30-13 Week 15 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Los Angeles Rams took over control of the NFC West division as a result. Seattle’s playoff chances plummeted to 37.2% to win the division, and 35.1% to make the postseason, per Brady… Continue reading Seahawks win over Vikings in Week 16 would mean more than a victory in Week 17
Why Vikings safety Cam Bynum is the NFL’s best celebration coordinator (and much more)
Usher liked his social media post. Lindsay Lohan and Marlon Wayans have praised his talents. He even received a message from the renowned hip-hop dance group the Jabbawockeez. “Working with them,” Camryn Bynum said last week, “would be a dream.” This is what life is currently like for the best celebrator in the NFL. Bynum,… Continue reading Why Vikings safety Cam Bynum is the NFL’s best celebration coordinator (and much more)
New Guys Getting More Snaps on Vikings’ Defense
Last Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, the Minnesota Vikings gave the most snaps this season to non-starters, many of them rookies or newly acquired players. There were likely a couple reasons for that, including injuries and game situation at the end, but the new guys did well for the most part and giving them some… Continue reading New Guys Getting More Snaps on Vikings’ Defense
NFL Week 14 on tap: Falcons-Vikings, Panthers-Eagles, more to come – FOX Sports
NFL Week 14 on tap: Falcons-Vikings, Panthers-Eagles, more to come FOX Sports Where to watch Seahawks game today: Free live stream cleveland.com NFL schedule today: TV channels, how to watch NFL Week 14 games Sunday The Arizona Republic NFL Week 14 live updates, scores, highlights, injuries and analysis from around the league CBS Sports Watch Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona… Continue reading NFL Week 14 on tap: Falcons-Vikings, Panthers-Eagles, more to come – FOX Sports
Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota means more than the Vikings are saying
EAGAN, Minn. — This is going as expected. Vikings players and coaches are being asked about Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota, and their responses all sound the same. Kevin O’Connell, the head coach, says he has tremendous respect for Cousins. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores called him a “great quarterback.” Offensive coordinator Wes Phillips is looking… Continue reading Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota means more than the Vikings are saying