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.
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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
Vikings’ Aaron Jones vows to fix fumble issue after two more vs. Cardinals
Prior to this season, fumbles weren’t much of an issue for Aaron Jones during his seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers. The veteran running back had 17 of them in 104 games with the Packers, which is roughly one every six games. Only in 2022, when he fumbled five times, did he have more… Continue reading Vikings’ Aaron Jones vows to fix fumble issue after two more vs. Cardinals
David Jiricek Offers the Wild More Than Raw Talent – Minnesota Wild
By the time Saturday’s Minnesota Wild game starts, the team will have heisted No. 6 overall pick David Jiricek from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Daemon Hunt, the Wild’s most NHL-ready defense prospect, will be sent the other way along with a first-round pick in 2025, a third in 2026, a second in 2027, and… Continue reading David Jiricek Offers the Wild More Than Raw Talent – Minnesota Wild
Bears’ pass rush more impactful versus Vikings
A week earlier versus the Packers, Odunze helped set up a potential game-winning field goal on the final play with catches of 16 yards on third-and-19 and 21 yards on fourth-and-3 on back-to-back snaps. “It’s two games in a row with fourth-down calls and he’s made plays,” Brown said. “It’s been aggressive plays and never… Continue reading Bears’ pass rush more impactful versus Vikings