Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah entered the draft with two first-round picks after swapping a pair of second-rounders for Houston’s 23rd overall pick. The Vikings wanted to select their first first-round QB since 2014. When J.J. McCarthy was available at the tenth spot, however, Adofo-Mensah didn’t need to give up his additional… Continue reading Vikings Rookie Shows Flashes of Potential
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For 2nd straight game, it’s one color
The Seattle Seahawks’ uniforms were monochromatic for their Week 15 contest against the Green Bay Packers, and that will again be the case this Sunday. The one color will be a different one that’s a little easier on the eyes, though. Injury Updates: Seahawks have good news on Geno — and others Seattle made its… Continue reading For 2nd straight game, it’s one color
Next Vikings Opponent Employs Kevin O’Connell’s 1 Failed Project
Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell looks on during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images When the Vikings parted ways with Mike Zimmer in the 2022 offseason, they wanted to bring an offensive guy into the building, someone who… Continue reading Next Vikings Opponent Employs Kevin O’Connell’s 1 Failed Project
Everything you need to know about the Vikings in the NFL playoffs
Generally speaking, if the Vikings finish with the same record as the Lions, Detroit owns the tiebreakers. If the Vikings finish with the same record as the Eagles, the Vikings have the advantage in the tiebreakers. They sure can. The Packers, currently the sixth seed, trail the Vikings by two games with three remaining. Super… Continue reading Everything you need to know about the Vikings in the NFL playoffs
QB Geno Smith practices for Seattle
The Vikings and Seahawks enter Sunday afternoon’s game on different ends of the health spectrum. Only two players were nonparticipants in the Vikings’ walk-through Wednesday: cornerback Fabian Moreau (hip) and defensive tackle Jalen Redmond (concussion). Defensive lineman Patrick Jones II (knee), offensive tackle Brian O’Neill (knee), defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (knee), offensive tackle David Quessenberry… Continue reading QB Geno Smith practices for Seattle
Vikings say Kevin O’Connell deserves to be NFL Coach of the Year
“Look at all the different ways we’ve been able to win football games,” O’Neill said. “Hopefully we’ll have an even better argument for him in a month or two.” Running back Aaron Jones called O’Connell a “psychic.” “He has a knack for being able to draw plays, seeing things before it happens,” Jones said. “He’s… Continue reading Vikings say Kevin O’Connell deserves to be NFL Coach of the Year
Vikings @ Seahawks: First Injury Report
The Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks have issued their first injury reports of the week in advance of Sunday’s matchup. Here they are: Minnesota Vikings CB Fabian Moreau, Hip, DNP (did not practice) DT Jalen Redmond, Concussion, DNP S Harrison Smith, Foot, LP (limited participant) OLB Pat Jones II, Knee, LP T Brian O’Neill, Knee,… Continue reading Vikings @ Seahawks: First Injury Report
Week 16 Injury Report: Seahawks vs. Vikings
Wednesday Injury Report The Seahawks practiced without ten players to start their week of preparation for their regular season home finale vs. the Vikings as six players sat out due to injury and four veterans sat out for resting purposes. In good news, quarterback Geno Smith was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, just three… Continue reading Week 16 Injury Report: Seahawks vs. Vikings
Pro Picks: Eagles will cruise past the Commanders and Seahawks will upset the Vikings
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. ___ The setup for two Christmas Day games means two games on Saturday in Week 16. They’ll be potential playoff previews. Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending Super Bowl… Continue reading Pro Picks: Eagles will cruise past the Commanders and Seahawks will upset the Vikings
With Detroit banged up, Vikings get nod in NFC North from former All-Pro RB
After the Vikings swept past the Bears on Monday night, bringing their record to 12-2 on the season and drawing even with the Lions at the top of the NFC North, former All-Pro running back Maurice Jones-Drew is putting Minnesota as the favorite to win the division. “To me I think the Vikings, when Sam… Continue reading With Detroit banged up, Vikings get nod in NFC North from former All-Pro RB