As I was starting to type a Festivus Nincompoop of the Week article, it just wasn’t feeling right. This season has been amazing for the Vikings. Many of us didn’t expect anything nearly this good. It seems the team (Kwesi) started everything off right by letting go of Kirk and extending the face of the… Continue reading Vikes Views: A Viking Christmas Wish
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Vikings Keep Climbing After 8th Consecutive Victory
It’s not uncommon for athletes and teams to exceed expectations. Whether it’s through an individual performance or piecing it together over the course of a season, the result can look entirely different than the prediction. The 2024 Vikings are one of those instances. Going into the season, the over/under win projection total for Minnesota was… Continue reading Vikings Keep Climbing After 8th Consecutive Victory
The Minnesota Vikings Will Trade JJ McCarthy to the Las Vegas Raiders
The Minnesota Vikings have a dilemma on their hands and it’s actually a great one: Sam Darnold, JJ McCarthy or BOTH? There needs to be a real conversation about the Vikings trading JJ McCarthy and signing Darnold to a 3+ Year contract, especially if they have playoff success this season. The option of having both… Continue reading The Minnesota Vikings Will Trade JJ McCarthy to the Las Vegas Raiders
Vikings focus on rookie Dallas Turner’s coverage skills
The Vikings officially opened the 21-day practice window for linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., who has missed the last four games on injured reserve due to a hamstring strain. The team also signed cornerback Ambry Thomas, a 2021 third-round pick by the 49ers, to the practice squad. He started 11 games over three years for San… Continue reading Vikings focus on rookie Dallas Turner’s coverage skills
New England Patriots Should Pursue Vikings Star RB in Free Agency
The New England Patriots have quite a few ways that they could look to improve during the NFL offseason. Obviously, their two biggest needs are adding more talent to the offensive line and bringing in a top-tier wide receiver for Drake Maye. However, could they consider pursuing a running back upgrade as well to beef… Continue reading New England Patriots Should Pursue Vikings Star RB in Free Agency
Vikings’ Andrew Van Ginkel is NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after his two fourth-quarter sacks against the Seattle Seahawks in a 27-24 win on Sunday. They were the only times that the Vikings defense brought down Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, and both were key plays that helped stall two Seahawks drives.… Continue reading Vikings’ Andrew Van Ginkel is NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Will the Vikings keep Sam Darnold beyond 2024?
After the Vikings gave up an opening-drive touchdown to the Giants in the wild-card round of the 2022 playoffs, former Cowboys coach Jason Garrett turned to me in the NBC viewing room and said, “It’s gonna be a long day for that defense.” After the Vikings scored an opening-drive touchdown on Sunday against the Seahawks,… Continue reading Will the Vikings keep Sam Darnold beyond 2024?
Packers: Matt LaFleur says Christian Watson could play vs. Vikings
When he met with the press on Tuesday, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur dropped some positive news about the status of receiver Christian Watson, who dropped out versus the New Orleans Saints in the Packers’ Monday Night Football victory. LaFleur stated that the Green Bay speedster could “potentially” play against the Minnesota Vikings… Continue reading Packers: Matt LaFleur says Christian Watson could play vs. Vikings
Lions won’t rest starters vs. 49ers, regardless of Vikings-Packers outcome
While the NFL and media are hyperfocused on the postseason and all the complex playoff clinching scenarios, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has made it clear, regardless of playoff implications, when they take on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17: “We’re going out to play and win this game.” While the Lions (13-2) are… Continue reading Lions won’t rest starters vs. 49ers, regardless of Vikings-Packers outcome
Updated NFL playoff picture for Packers ahead of Week 17 battle with Vikings
With a dominant 34-0 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, which marks the first shutout in the NFL this season, the Green Bay Packers improved to have officially punched their ticket to the postseason for the second straight year. And with the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings having already clinched their respective… Continue reading Updated NFL playoff picture for Packers ahead of Week 17 battle with Vikings