But instead of securing the victory and the spoils of a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the NFC Playoffs, the Vikings fell to the No. 5 seed. The loss created a rematch with the Rams, who dropped from the No. 3 to the No. 4 spot after opting to rest multiple starters in Week… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell & Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Look Forward to Building on Vikings Foundation
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Rams bailed out vs. Vikings after apparent strip-sack of Matthew Stafford ruled an incomplete pass
For a moment Monday night, the Vikings thought they tied their wild-card game against the Rams with a strip-sack of Matthew Stafford that resulted in a touchdown. But replay review determined that Stafford actually threw the ball legally at the last second as he was being dragged to the ground. Stafford somehow avoided an intentional… Continue reading Rams bailed out vs. Vikings after apparent strip-sack of Matthew Stafford ruled an incomplete pass
Rams dominate Vikings, will face Eagles in divisional round
GLENDALE, Ariz. — In a playoff game that was moved from SoFi Stadium because of the wildfires in Southern California, the Los Angeles Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 on Monday night to advance to the divisional round. It was an impressive performance for a young defense that has taken a giant step forward since… Continue reading Rams dominate Vikings, will face Eagles in divisional round
Matthew Stafford Explains Unusual Shovel Pass That Prevented Sack vs. Vikings
During the first half of Monday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford left football fans baffled by attempting a shovel pass while in the process of being sacked. To avoid taking a big loss of yards, Stafford lightly tossed the ball a few yards in front of him resulting in… Continue reading Matthew Stafford Explains Unusual Shovel Pass That Prevented Sack vs. Vikings
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell knows offensive line needs new parts
In between those bookends is an issue that can’t be ignored any longer. It’s the team’s No. 1 issue. An issue so big that the Vikings were prioritizing it ahead of re-signing Darnold even three weeks ago when the general public was thinking Darnold would either be given a giant long-term contract or the franchise… Continue reading Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell knows offensive line needs new parts
Vikings loss another disappointment for beleaguered fan base
A mere 4,650 miles distant from Toronto, in Honolulu, my oldest son, Jim — a retired lieutenant colonel from the USMC — waited until game’s end to make his concession. I recall viewing the Vikings’ second Super Bowl loss (a 24-7 mismatch vs. Miami on Jan. 13, 1974) and Jim suffering greatly in comparison to… Continue reading Vikings loss another disappointment for beleaguered fan base
Minnesota Vikings’ QB Crew Spotted Unwinding At Popular Northeast Bar
It’s got to be a little odd to see someone that you’ve watched working away from work and out of their uniform. The same goes for NFL players, as it’s strange for me to see those we watch weekly on national TV not wearing team gear or pads and a helmet. Recently a ‘dive’ bar down… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings’ QB Crew Spotted Unwinding At Popular Northeast Bar
Vikings assitant coach finalist for Seahawks OC vacancy
The Minnesota Vikings have quickly become a farm system that even the Baltimore Orioles would be envious of in terms of NFL coach and front office candidates. The team has seen Josh McCown and Brian Flores receive interest for head coaching interviews, but now another assistant Grant Udinski, assistant offensive coordinator and quarterbacks, has emerged… Continue reading Vikings assitant coach finalist for Seahawks OC vacancy
Ex-Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater Turns Heads in Comeback
Getty Teddy Bridgewater #12 of the Detroit Lions looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers. The Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from the postseason in the NFC Wild Card, but they still have ties to teams in the field. Former Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater turned heads before and while the Detroit Lions faced the Washington Commanders.… Continue reading Ex-Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater Turns Heads in Comeback
Recent Vikings free-agent signing could be unexpectedly cut in 2025
The offseason is a tough time for a lot of NFL franchises. Teams like the Minnesota Vikings need to make tough decisions on players who have struggled to live up to their contracts or are eating up a large amount of the salary cap. Although the Vikings are set to have a healthy amount of… Continue reading Recent Vikings free-agent signing could be unexpectedly cut in 2025