Detroit eked out a 34-31 win over the Packers on Thursday night, creating a two-horse race with the Vikings for the crown in the NFC North. There really wasn’t a good or bad outcome from the Thursday night divisional game. Detroit’s win pushes the Packers two losses behind the Vikings, which is good for the… Continue reading The impact the Lions-Packers result had on the Vikings’ playoff outlook
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Kevin O’Connell’s Next Contract, a New RB, Daniel Jones’ Role with Vikings
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports. VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s Vikings rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review. Today is the December 7th edition. Purple Rumor Mill: Kevin O’Connell’s Next Contract, a New RB, Daniel Jones’ Role with… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell’s Next Contract, a New RB, Daniel Jones’ Role with Vikings
Vikings Veteran QB’s Spot on Notice, Insider Says
Getty Vikings quarterbacks Nick Mullens (left) and Sam Darnold (right) Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Nick Mullens has shined in his limited playing time behind Sam Darnold, converting two third-down throws after coming in cold midgame this season. However, if the Vikings needed an emergency starter, Mullens may not be the answer. Minnesota Star Tribune beat… Continue reading Vikings Veteran QB’s Spot on Notice, Insider Says
Randy Moss stepping away from ESPN to address ‘personal health challenge’
Former star Vikings receiver Randy Moss is stepping away from his Sunday NFL Countdown duties on ESPN to address what the sports media outlet is calling a “personal health challenge.” “Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss wil step away from Sunday NFL Countdown for an extended time to focus on a personal health challenge,”… Continue reading Randy Moss stepping away from ESPN to address ‘personal health challenge’
Free Agent to Target in 3 Months, Vikings’ Playoff Upside, Starting CBs
Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports. The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the December 6th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected]. Questions Answered: Free Agent to Target in 3 Months, Vikings’ Playoff Upside, Starting CBs Also, please note: These are… Continue reading Free Agent to Target in 3 Months, Vikings’ Playoff Upside, Starting CBs
Byron Murphy is tired of all the Lions talk
Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. is sick and tired of all the talk about the Detroit Lions. After the Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 34-31 in a thrilling matchup Thursday night, Murphy told KSTP’s Darren Wolfson on Friday that “Detroit came away with the win. I don’t like that.” With the win, the Lions… Continue reading Byron Murphy is tired of all the Lions talk
Kevin O’Connell: Vikings are systematically building up Daniel Jones
Former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is still getting his feet week on the Vikings’ practice squad. He has the best of both worlds, staying in the game as a member of a team while available to sign with another team’s 53-man roster, should the need arise. The goal for now is to get him up… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell: Vikings are systematically building up Daniel Jones
Stop overlooking Steelers and Vikings as true Super Bowl contenders! Plus, Kansas City’s new concern
1) Kevin O’Connell and Brian Flores form a coaching dream team The NFL is generally a player’s league, with stars routinely determining which teams win or lose. That said, tactics and strategies take center stage in the postseason, with superior coaching deciding outcomes in a single-elimination tournament. With elite offensive and defensive strategists in place, the… Continue reading Stop overlooking Steelers and Vikings as true Super Bowl contenders! Plus, Kansas City’s new concern
The Vikings are NFL’s second-oldest team. Here’s how it helps.
“Generally, the biggest difference physically is you don’t recover between games as quickly,” Smith said. “But as far as overall difference in how it feels [to be in your 30s] is you just have more experience.” Smith has played 96% of the defensive snaps, including 91% against the Cardinals last week. Recent fumbles aside, Jones… Continue reading The Vikings are NFL’s second-oldest team. Here’s how it helps.
Meet Jalen Redmond, the undrafted free agent carving out a niche with the Vikings
As he delivered his postgame speech after the Vikings escaped with a 23-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday, head coach Kevin O’Connell locked eyes with undrafted defensive tackle Jalen Redmond. After watching Redmond explode into the backfield on multiple occasions, making a couple of tackles for a loss in the process, O’Connell wanted… Continue reading Meet Jalen Redmond, the undrafted free agent carving out a niche with the Vikings