Penalties are part of the game. The timing of each penalty can affect their influence on the game, and each one can dictate how coaches call the game. The 13-2 Minnesota Vikings have benefited from a net gain of 317 penalty yards. That’s a league-leading mark that requires a lot of discipline. Each player must… Continue reading The Vikings Have An Unexpected Unsung Hero
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Vikings/ Packers injury report | Sports
(Eagan, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings are relatively healthy heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Minnesota safety Harrison Smith and cornerback Fabian Moreau were the only two players to miss practice with injuries yesterday. Jalen Redmond was limited in practice due to a concussion, while five other players fully participated… Continue reading Vikings/ Packers injury report | Sports
Vikings’ playoff hopes (and Super Bowl dreams?) may come down to these concerns
EAGAN, Minn. — Crunchtime is upon us. Christmas is in the past, and the final stage of December football is here. The Minnesota Vikings are one of the NFL’s darlings, but their visions lie well beyond that. The reason for the belief lies in many of the features of this team we’ve discussed the last… Continue reading Vikings’ playoff hopes (and Super Bowl dreams?) may come down to these concerns
Your 2024 NFL Week 17 announcing schedule
Here’s a look at the announcing assignments for Week 17 of the NFL season, including a Christmas Day doubleheader. That includes some discussion of a featured game or games in each slot based on broadcasters, matchups, or both. All times are Eastern. Wednesday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day, early window Featured/only game: Kansas City at PittsburghNetflix… Continue reading Your 2024 NFL Week 17 announcing schedule
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba on verge of surpassing Tyler Lockett’s franchise record
Last week I wrote about how Jaxon Smith-Njigba is on pace to break both DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett’s single season Seattle Seahawks records. Metcalf currently holds the single season receiving yards record at 1,303 yards (back in 2020). Lockett currently holds this record with 100 receptions (also back in 2020). As noted last week,… Continue reading Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba on verge of surpassing Tyler Lockett’s franchise record
Pro Picks: Chargers over Patriots is the best bet and Broncos and Vikings will pull off upsets
Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here. ___ Playoff berths, draft positioning and more are up for grabs in Week 17. There’s going to be plenty of football on television this holiday week with the NFL… Continue reading Pro Picks: Chargers over Patriots is the best bet and Broncos and Vikings will pull off upsets
Seahawks All-22 Film Review: The good and bad from Seattle’s tough loss to the Vikings
The Seattle Seahawks hadn’t lost to the Minnesota Vikings at home since 2006. That’s 18 years of different rosters and coaching staffs, but the result kept coming. I always talk about playing a competitive game against great teams. The scoreboard shows that Seattle kept the game close, but the countless errors show why Seattle won’t… Continue reading Seahawks All-22 Film Review: The good and bad from Seattle’s tough loss to the Vikings
Josh Jacobs Has Vikings DC Brian Flores Worried About 1 Thing
The Green Bay Packers are 11-4 following the 34-0 win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. What is more, Green Bay clinched their second consecutive trip to the NFL Playoffs with their latest victory. Now, the team heads into Week 17 with thoughts on improving their position in the NFC. This week’s… Continue reading Josh Jacobs Has Vikings DC Brian Flores Worried About 1 Thing
The studs, duds, right and wrong from Vikings-Seahawks
EAGAN — The Minnesota Vikings left Lumen Field in Seattle with a victory after a shining late-game drive from Sam Darnold and clutch defense to close things out. Let’s take a closer look at what right and wrong in the game… Darnold and Jefferson’s chemistry When Sam Darnold targeted Justin Jefferson against the Seahawks, he… Continue reading The studs, duds, right and wrong from Vikings-Seahawks
Once-Promising Former Viking Promoted for Playoff Push
Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports. The Houston Texans will visit the postseason, and former Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. will be a part of the fun. Once-Promising Former Viking Promoted for Playoff Push ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted before the start of Week 16, “Texans are signing TE Irv Smith to their active roster today… Continue reading Once-Promising Former Viking Promoted for Playoff Push