The Vikings ranked sixth in passing yards per game (237.8), seventh in passing yards per play (7.38), ninth in points per game (25.4), first in interception rate (3.77 percent), second in rushing yards allowed per game (93.4) and fourth in rushing yards allowed per play (4.05). Wide receiver Justin Jefferson was selected to the PFWA’s… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Named PWFA Coach of the Year
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Breckenridge Cowboys vs. Pelican Rapids Vikings
The Breckenridge Cowboys will face off against the Pelican Rapids Vikings at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games. Last Tuesday, Breckenridge was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap as they fell 69-64 to Perham.… Continue reading Breckenridge Cowboys vs. Pelican Rapids Vikings
Vikings’ Johnny Mundt: Posts 142 yards in 2024
Mundt finished the 2024 regular season with 19 catches for 142 yards and two touchdowns on 27 targets. Mundt enjoyed a larger role prior to T.J. Hockenson’s return from a knee injury in Week 9, with 93 of Mundt’s 142 yards coming while Hockenson was sidelined. The 30-year-old Mundt added two catches for 28 yards… Continue reading Vikings’ Johnny Mundt: Posts 142 yards in 2024
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: The Plan Is In Action
KOC got his well deserved extension and Kwesi’s deal is being discussed now. I expect an extension for Kwesi to be announced soon. His drafting has left a lot to be desired but the team has been successful nonetheless. He deserves his share of credit and an extension keeps the program intact. I am leaning… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings News and Links: The Plan Is In Action
Vikings RB Aaron Jones named ideal fit for new team in 2025
The running game in Minnesota has been lackluster for the past two seasons. Last year, running backs Alexander Mattison and Cam Akers had their moments, but overall failed to fill the shoes left behind by former running back Dalvin Cook. This season, the running game got a little bit better with the introduction of former… Continue reading Vikings RB Aaron Jones named ideal fit for new team in 2025
Aaron Jones, Cam Akers face offseason uncertainty with the Vikings
Cam Akers played 12 games with the Vikings this season after being traded from the Texans. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune) The Vikings have some revamping to do in their run game after a season where they struggled to create consistency in their rushing attack. They finished in the bottom half of the league in… Continue reading Aaron Jones, Cam Akers face offseason uncertainty with the Vikings
Revamping the Vikings Secondary Starts With Asking Hard Questions
Every offseason comes with an immediate rush of questions and concerns as teams look to improve their rosters. The Minnesota Vikings’ secondary will be at the front of the queue in the coming months. Minnesota’s secondary was the tightest-knit group on the roster last year. That’s interesting, considering the wide net of characters, many new… Continue reading Revamping the Vikings Secondary Starts With Asking Hard Questions
Kevin O’Connell Signs Contract Extension With Vikings – Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have ended the speculations about the head coach getting traded. Instead, both parties have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. O’Connell joined the Vikings after helping the Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI as offensive coordinator.
Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have ended the speculations about the head coach getting traded. Instead, both parties have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. O’Connell joined the Vikings after helping the Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI as offensive coordinator. Through his first three seasons with the Vikings, O’Connell has a 34-17… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Signs Contract Extension With Vikings – Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have ended the speculations about the head coach getting traded. Instead, both parties have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. O’Connell joined the Vikings after helping the Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI as offensive coordinator.
Three Vikings who could be in line for contract extensions this offseason
The Vikings have numerous decisions to make on players hitting free agency this offseason. They also could take action on a few players going into the final year of their contracts in order to keep them from becoming free agents in March of 2026. Last year, the Vikings got contract extensions done with stars Christian… Continue reading Three Vikings who could be in line for contract extensions this offseason
2024 Vikings Position Recap: Running Backs
2.4 – How many yards before contact per attempt that Jones averaged, which settled slightly beneath the league average of 2.5. Fourteen running backs and nine quarterbacks fared better. Akers, who rushed 40 times for Houston and 64 for Minnesota, averaged 2.2 yards. Chandler, a non-qualifier, averaged 2.3. 38.9% – Akers ranked fifth in the… Continue reading 2024 Vikings Position Recap: Running Backs