The tone from veteran safety Harrison Smith felt a little bit different this time around. After the Vikings bowed out of the playoffs with a 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night at State Farm Stadium, Smith held court in the locker room after the game, gracefully answering a number of questions… Continue reading If this is it for Harrison Smith, his legacy with the Vikings will live forever
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A Vikings observer’s view of the NFL’s final foursome
The first call was incorrect. The officials saw Mahomes’ head jerk back and wrongly assumed he had been hit in the head. On the second, two Houston Texans defenders came in late and low to try to hit Mahomes in the head after he had slid, ending the play. Both contacted Mahomes’ helmet. Because they… Continue reading A Vikings observer’s view of the NFL’s final foursome
Minnesota Vikings Bringing Back Young Interior Defensive Lineman
Credit: Caean Couto-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings are trying to pull themselves together, after an abrupt ending to their magical 2024 season. And really, what other option do they have? The world keeps spinning, no matter what reality hits you with. That is especially true in the NFL, where there really is no offseason. Yeah,… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings Bringing Back Young Interior Defensive Lineman
Rival Makes Announcement on Vikings DC Brian Flores
Getty Andrew Van Ginkel #43 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on against the Seattle Seahawks. The Minnesota Vikings won seven more games than NFL.com’s Cynthia Frelund projected for them in September. And for as explosive as the Vikings’ offense was, they can point to Brian Flores’ defenses for keeping them in some games too. Flores’… Continue reading Rival Makes Announcement on Vikings DC Brian Flores
Vikings Assistant Coach Survives First Round of Cuts for Seahawks OC Job
Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images This offseason should be expected to be one of exodus for the Minnesota Vikings. They have a boatload of free agents to make decisions on. Also, multiple coaches are in the process of interviewing for other jobs. After the season they had, it makes sense why Vikings coaches are being… Continue reading Vikings Assistant Coach Survives First Round of Cuts for Seahawks OC Job
Julius Randle Disgruntled After Timberwolves Cut His Minutes
Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images The Minnesota Timberwolves are almost halfway through the 2024-25 season, and after 40 games, they’re sitting at 21-19, currently holding the 8th spot in the Western Conference. It’s fair to say the season hasn’t lived up to expectations so far. However, there’s still plenty of time to change the narrative, and… Continue reading Julius Randle Disgruntled After Timberwolves Cut His Minutes
NFC Notes: Kevin O’Connell, Adam Stenavich, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions OT Dan Skipper has gained popularity among Detroit’s fanbase for occasionally lining up as an eligible receiver, recording a nine-yard touchdown on his only reception this season. OL coach Hank Fraley has been taken aback by Skipper becoming a fan-favorite. “It’s just funny to hear a fan base chant an O-lineman’s name, Dan… Continue reading NFC Notes: Kevin O’Connell, Adam Stenavich, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Dan Campbell’s bold statement to Kevin O’Connell becomes a ‘Cancun’ joke
Dan Campbell’s prediction didn’t even come close to materializing. After the Lions defeated the Vikings in Week 18 of the regular season, Detroit’s head coach told Minnesota’s Kevin O’Connell during their postgame embrace, “I’ll see you in two weeks” — implying the pair of teams would meet again in the postseason. Instead, the Vikings lost… Continue reading Dan Campbell’s bold statement to Kevin O’Connell becomes a ‘Cancun’ joke
Lions, Vikings and Packers combine for ugly playoff collapse that NFL hasn’t seen from a division in 42 years
The NFC North pulled off a historical regular season in 2024, but surprisingly, that didn’t translate to any wins in the playoffs. The four teams in the division combined to go 45-23 in the regular season, which gave the NFC North the highest winning percentage (.662) by any division since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970,… Continue reading Lions, Vikings and Packers combine for ugly playoff collapse that NFL hasn’t seen from a division in 42 years
Minnesota Vikings Could Lose an Unexpected Coach to a Promotion
Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Over the past couple of weeks the Minnesota Vikings have dealt with a number of coaching rumors. There has been suggestions that Kevin O’Connell could be traded. There have also been suggestions that Brian Flores could land a head coaching gig. On the offensive side of the ball, wide receivers coach… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings Could Lose an Unexpected Coach to a Promotion