In response to the wildfires that are ongoing around the Los Angeles area, Monday’s wild-card playoff matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams is being moved to Arizona, the league announced in a statement on Thursday evening. Specifically, the game will be held in Glendale at State Farm Stadium, the home of the… Continue reading Los Angeles wildfires: Rams president explains decision to move NFL wild-card game vs. Vikings to Arizona
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Rams using Dan Campbell quote as motivation for Vikings clash
In a week that’s been full of travesty for the Los Angeles Rams and those within the affected area of the wildfires across California, Sean McVay’s team doesn’t appear rattled at all. Though this game didn’t necessarily involve the Rams, there was a moment following Sunday Night Football between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions… Continue reading Rams using Dan Campbell quote as motivation for Vikings clash
Vikings Pro Bowler predicted to leave Minnesota, land ‘a lot of money’ from Steelers
Before Brian Flores accepted the defensive coordinator job with the Minnesota Vikings, he spent time with Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh, serving as a senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach for the Steelers during the 2022 season. There’s little doubt that Flores gained some influence from Pittsburgh’s notoriously tough, physical and ball-hawking style on defense. He’s… Continue reading Vikings Pro Bowler predicted to leave Minnesota, land ‘a lot of money’ from Steelers
NFC Notes: Lions, Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Brian Flores, Vikings
Lions Lions DB Ifeatu Melifonwu talked about his “frustrating” season that saw him deal with a host of injuries. “It was very frustrating,” Melifonwu said, via the team’s website. “Very frustrating battling the injury and coming back and starting my return to play and having a fluke injury keep me out again. I knew I… Continue reading NFC Notes: Lions, Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Brian Flores, Vikings
Nick Swardson celebrates his Minnesota roots with help from a Vikings starter and a local rock star
Nick Swardson sported a Beastie Boys t-shirt on stage Friday instead of Vikings gear, his usual choice for local shows. But he found other ways to remind the packed State Theatre audience that he was a die-hard Minnesotan. He opened by razzing the Packers and showing off a new Vikings tattoo. He shut down a… Continue reading Nick Swardson celebrates his Minnesota roots with help from a Vikings starter and a local rock star
Vikings @ Rams: Second Injury Reports
The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams have issued their second injury reports in advance of their Monday night wildcard playoff matchup. Here they are: Minnesota Vikings Ty Chandler was added to the list as a DNP with an illness, but otherwise the same as yesterday for the Vikings. Jones remains unlikely to play on… Continue reading Vikings @ Rams: Second Injury Reports
Vikings’ Justin Jefferson is unanimous All-Pro selection
Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson and long snapper Andrew DePaola earned first-team All-Pro honors for the second time in three seasons with Jefferson joining former LSU teammate and Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase as the only unanimous first-team selections by the 50 members who voted for the 2024 Associated Press All-Pro NFL teams. “That’s crazy,” said Jefferson,… Continue reading Vikings’ Justin Jefferson is unanimous All-Pro selection
Three Vikings Named to Associated Press All-Pro Teams
The Associated Press has just announced their 2024 All-Pro Teams, and between the first and second teams three members of the Minnesota Vikings got the nod. The first one, as you’ve probably already deduced from the picture that accompanied this article, is outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, who was named to the second team. Van… Continue reading Three Vikings Named to Associated Press All-Pro Teams
Vikings give tight end T.J. Hockenson their Ed Block Courage Award
Vikings players voted tight end T.J. Hockenson this year’s Ed Block Courage Award recipient. The Ed Block Courage Award Foundation honors players “who exemplify commitments to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.” An annual offseason event to celebrate the league winners is typically held in Baltimore. “Having my teammates and everybody here vote for me… Continue reading Vikings give tight end T.J. Hockenson their Ed Block Courage Award
Peyton Manning praises Kevin O’Connell ahead of Vikings-Rams: ‘He’s got no ego’
Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning chose the Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell as the head coach in this year’s NFL postseason who he would most want to play for. “I have a lot of respect for the way you coach,” Manning told O’Connell this week, he relayed to Kevin Clark of Omaha Productions’This is Football show.… Continue reading Peyton Manning praises Kevin O’Connell ahead of Vikings-Rams: ‘He’s got no ego’