On Sunday, the NFC half of the playoff bracket will finally get underway with two of the three Wild Card matchups. The Detroit Lions, who earned a first-round bye after their win over the Minnesota Vikings, get to watch the action from home. What happens on Sunday could decide who the Lions will play next… Continue reading Who will the Detroit Lions play in the Division Round of the playoffs?
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Report: NFL to consider changing playoff format after Lions, Vikings race
This year, the Minnesota Vikings made history in the wrong way, becoming the first ever 14-win team to lose their division and have to go on the road in the first round of the playoffs. While they have no one to blame but themselves—they lost to the division-winning Detroit Lions twice—the NFL is reportedly considering… Continue reading Report: NFL to consider changing playoff format after Lions, Vikings race
Michael Bidwill claims Vikings-Rams have created “Taylor Swift-like” ticket demand (it hasn’t)
Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill deserves a lot of credit for opening his team’s stadium and practice facilities to the Rams, who have been displaced by wildfires. But his benevolence doesn’t operate as a license to sprinkle another word that starts with “B”. Bidwill spoke to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media about the decision to surrender… Continue reading Michael Bidwill claims Vikings-Rams have created “Taylor Swift-like” ticket demand (it hasn’t)
NY Jets’ rumored regime plan signals shift toward a ‘Vikings East’ approach
The NY Jets weren’t kidding when they insisted on conducting an “extensive” search for their next head coach and general manager. While most teams have taken the typical approach of bringing in a handful of serious candidates for their vacant positions, the Jets have opted for a more comprehensive strategy. The Jets have interviewed or… Continue reading NY Jets’ rumored regime plan signals shift toward a ‘Vikings East’ approach
Who do Vikings or Rams play next? Explaining potential opponents in 2025 NFL playoff bracket
Despite the Vikings winning four more games than the Rams throughout the regular season, it will be Los Angeles that hosts its wild-card weekend matchup against Minnesota. Because the Vikings fell to the Lions in Week 18, they finished as the NFC’s No. 5 seed with a 14-3 record. Sam Darnold and company will have… Continue reading Who do Vikings or Rams play next? Explaining potential opponents in 2025 NFL playoff bracket
Who do Vikings or Rams play next? Explaining potential opponents in 2025 NFL playoff bracket
Despite the Vikings winning four more games than the Rams throughout the regular season, it will be Los Angeles that hosts its wild-card weekend matchup against Minnesota. Because the Vikings fell to the Lions in Week 18, they finished as the NFC’s No. 5 seed with a 14-3 record. Sam Darnold and company will have… Continue reading Who do Vikings or Rams play next? Explaining potential opponents in 2025 NFL playoff bracket
Vikings Swooping in for Justin Herbert? Exploring the Wild Trade Proposal and its Implications
Exploring the Potential Vikings Trade for Justin Herbert The recent proposal of a potential trade between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Minnesota Vikings involving star quarterback Justin Herbert has sparked significant interest and speculation in the NFL community. Let’s delve deeper into this intriguing scenario and its implications for both teams. Justin Herbert’s Playoff… Continue reading Vikings Swooping in for Justin Herbert? Exploring the Wild Trade Proposal and its Implications
Aaron Jones and Cam Akers will be key for the Vikings against the Rams
If Akers isn’t playing the revenge card, Jones should be. The Green Bay reject has rushed for a career-high 1,138 yards this season while appearing in all 17 games. He has said this season has been his most fun playing football. But the Rams game was one of his lower rushing totals of the season.… Continue reading Aaron Jones and Cam Akers will be key for the Vikings against the Rams
Tyler Higbee Wild Card Preview vs. the Vikings
Los Angeles Rams receiver Tyler Higbee has a good matchup in the NFC Wild Card Round (Monday at 8:00 PM ET), up against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings conceded the fifth-most passing yards in the regular season, 242 per game. Higbee has pulled down eight passes on 12 targets for 66 yards and two TDs,… Continue reading Tyler Higbee Wild Card Preview vs. the Vikings
Rams carry no injury designations
TEMPE, Ariz. – The Rams carry no injury designations heading into Monday night’s Wild Card playoff game against the Vikings at State Farm Stadium (5 p.m. PT, ESPN and ABC). “Injury-wise, we should be good,” head coach Sean McVay said after Saturday’s practice at the Cardinals’ training facility. “Everybody will be ready to go.” For… Continue reading Rams carry no injury designations