It was B-Flo. Doing work. “When you’ve played as long as I have, you don’t feel great every day,” veteran safety Harrison Smith said Monday following the playoff loss to the Rams. ”But playing, especially this year in this defense — some of the most fun I’ve had. And that starts with [Flores].” Of the… Continue reading Vikings must deal with the future of defensive coordinator Brian Flores
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Vikings must address interior offensive line issues
Kansas City used a second-round pick on center Creed Humphrey, a sixth-round pick on 6-6, 321-pound right guard Trey Smith and turned to free agency to sign left guard Joe Thuney, who had helped the Patriots win two Super Bowls. Four seasons later, Humphrey and Thuney are first-team All-Pro on a No. 1-seeded Chiefs team… Continue reading Vikings must address interior offensive line issues
Rams’ WR Puka Nacua Must be a Factor Against the Vikings
The Los Angeles Rams have now made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. The Rams finished the season with a 10-7 record and won the NFC West. The team will play host to the Minnesota Vikings from the NFC North. They are set to play against each other in the NFL Playoffs Wild Card round on… Continue reading Rams’ WR Puka Nacua Must be a Factor Against the Vikings
Rams Offense Must Know Where Vikings LB Van Ginkel is Lined Up on Every Play
The Los Angeles Rams have been tested all season long. They have answered all the calls and have come out on top. Another test awaits them in the first playoff game. Can they win this battle? The Rams have now made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. The Rams finished the season with a 10-7 record… Continue reading Rams Offense Must Know Where Vikings LB Van Ginkel is Lined Up on Every Play
Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold and the Vikings must regroup for the Rams
Positive thoughts may not help you, but negative thoughts will crush your spirit. “Even though we were able to make some plays, there were some plays that could have changed the rhythm and the momentum of that game, especially in that kind of environment,” O’Connell said. “If you can make one or two or three… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold and the Vikings must regroup for the Rams
The Wild Must Pay Now, Worry Later With Marco Rossi – Minnesota Wild
When we wrote about Marco Rossi’s game evolving during the season on Friday, we weren’t expecting him to add a new wrinkle one day later. But that’s the kind of thing that happens when you watch a player take “The Leap,” so we’ve got to write more about it. On Saturday morning, Mats Zuccarello instructed the… Continue reading The Wild Must Pay Now, Worry Later With Marco Rossi – Minnesota Wild
So Steady” Packers Must Respect This Vikings Unsung Hero
The Minnesota Vikings’ defense has been wreaking havoc all season, and might represent the Packers‘ toughest test before the NFL Playoffs get underway. Dec 23, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) throws a pass during the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff… Continue reading So Steady” Packers Must Respect This Vikings Unsung Hero
Minnesota’s Forwards Must Carry the Defense In the Short-Term – Minnesota Wild
Buckle up, Wild fans. The next few weeks might be a roller coaster of reactions following every Minnesota Wild game. Just over a week ago, the Wild’s march to the infirmary continued with the losses of top defenseman Jonas Brodin and No. 1 center Joel Eriksson Ek, where they joined the already injured Mats Zuccarello.… Continue reading Minnesota’s Forwards Must Carry the Defense In the Short-Term – Minnesota Wild
5 Key Issues the Vikings Must Tackle This Offseason
Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings are just one win (or one loss by either the Seattle Seahawks or the Los Angeles Rams) away from clinching a playoff berth. Compared to the preseason expectations, the franchise is widely overperforming, having already won 11 games in year one after Kirk Cousins. 5 Key Issues the… Continue reading 5 Key Issues the Vikings Must Tackle This Offseason
With Stephon Gilmore injured, Vikings must trust in Fabian Moreau
“We just were always cool with each other,” Moreau said. “He’d always bounce a lot of questions off of me back then. So, when he called, I already knew I wanted to play for him.” Moreau’s mind has impressed Flores, too. “If he wants to coach down the road, he can certainly do that,” Flores… Continue reading With Stephon Gilmore injured, Vikings must trust in Fabian Moreau