2024 NFL Week 16 picks, predictions: Fade red-hot Vikings, back Bills to cover

Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst We’re knee-deep into the part of the year when a few teams are fighting for seeding in their respective conferences. Watching squads in those scenarios is always interesting because the stakes are so high. I’ve got my eye on one of those games in particular — Vikings vs. Seahawks.… Continue reading 2024 NFL Week 16 picks, predictions: Fade red-hot Vikings, back Bills to cover

Kirk Cousins’ fast and terrible fall as Falcons QB

If anything, this second hard fall for Cousins has been more shocking than the one a year ago. An injury is one thing. Coming back from it, seeming to regain your form and then having a season fall apart so dramatically and so suddenly, as Cousins theoretically should be getting stronger the more removed he… Continue reading Kirk Cousins’ fast and terrible fall as Falcons QB

NFC Notes: Brian Flores, Sean McVay, Packers, Rams, Vikings

Packers On Sunday Night Football in Week 15, Green Bay second-round LB Edgerrin Cooper had two passes defended, one sack and an interception which showed his elite talent to the rest of the league. Packers DE Kingsley Enagbare raved about Cooper and called him a future Hall of Famer after a dominant showing. “He’s special,… Continue reading NFC Notes: Brian Flores, Sean McVay, Packers, Rams, Vikings

Who Is the Vikings’ Offensive MVP?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Minnesota Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It is once again time for us to ask you, the readers of the best… Continue reading Who Is the Vikings’ Offensive MVP?

Raiders to sign edge rusher Andre Carter II off of Vikings practice squad

Edge rusher Andre Carter II will get a chance to show the Raiders what he can do over the final three weeks of the regular season. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Raiders will sign Carter off of the Vikings practice squad. Carter went to West Point and signed with the Vikings as… Continue reading Raiders to sign edge rusher Andre Carter II off of Vikings practice squad

Seahawks win over Vikings in Week 16 would mean more than a victory in Week 17

The Seattle Seahawks’ postseason hopes suffered a massive setback following Sunday Night Football’s 30-13 Week 15 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Los Angeles Rams took over control of the NFC West division as a result. Seattle’s playoff chances plummeted to 37.2% to win the division, and 35.1% to make the postseason, per Brady… Continue reading Seahawks win over Vikings in Week 16 would mean more than a victory in Week 17

Breaking down the Chicago Bears’ pass protection against the Vikings

The two sacks the Chicago Bears allowed to the Minnesota Vikings may be a couple of the easiest I’ve ever had to break down. So, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. Sack 57 – 1st Quarter 7:42- Jonathan GreenardRookie left tackle Kiran Amegadjie was beaten around the edge by Jonathan Grennard with a speed rush.… Continue reading Breaking down the Chicago Bears’ pass protection against the Vikings

Bears vs. Vikings Game Balls: Slim Pickings In Minnesota

Here we go again, Chicago Bears fans. The Bears, once again, lost in disastrous fashion — this time on Monday Night Football at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The game was yet another indictment of this roster, this coaching staff, and this management team. Things need to change, and nothing about the current leadership of… Continue reading Bears vs. Vikings Game Balls: Slim Pickings In Minnesota

Seattle Seahawks vs. Minnesota Vikings: NFL experts predict Week 16 matchup

It’s not going to get any easier for the this week for the Seattle Seahawks, who will be hosting the Minnesota Vikings – a team that could be even tougher than the Green Bay Packers squad that just walloped them on Sunday night. This is as close to a division rivalry as it gets for… Continue reading Seattle Seahawks vs. Minnesota Vikings: NFL experts predict Week 16 matchup

Atlanta Falcons Bench Ex-Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Cousins

ATLANTA, GA  (WJON News) — The Atlanta Falcons are benching former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Coach Raheem Morris announced Tuesday night that rookie Michael Penix, Junior will be the Falcons starting quarterback moving forward. Thirty-six-year-old Cousins left Minnesota in the offseason to sign a four-year 180-million-dollar contract with Atlanta. The Falcons then selected Penix with… Continue reading Atlanta Falcons Bench Ex-Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Cousins