Stephon Gilmore ruled out for Vikings-Falcons

The Vikings will not have one of their key defensive players when they play the Falcons on Sunday. Head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters in his Friday press conference that cornerback Stephon Gilmore is out for the Week 14 matchup. Gilmore (hamstring) did not practice all week. Starting all 12 games this season, Gilmore has… Continue reading Stephon Gilmore ruled out for Vikings-Falcons

Johnny Mundt & Jay Ward Honor Friends with Custom Cleats

Ciara showed strength, perseverance, faith and love in her battle with medulloblastoma, a malignant and fast-growing brain tumor. “I grew up going to family functions with her and her family, so to see her go through that and no longer see her at school was tough,” Mundt said. “We’d get updates, pictures. We went to… Continue reading Johnny Mundt & Jay Ward Honor Friends with Custom Cleats

These Vikings are a lot better than they were in 2022

DANE MIZUTANI Pioneer Press As the Vikings filed into the locker room after grinding out a 23-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, head coach Kevin O’Connell gathered his players in a circle and delivered his postgame speech. The intimate moment has become appointment viewing for the fan base, because the Vikings post… Continue reading These Vikings are a lot better than they were in 2022

‘Thursday Night Football’ was ultimate test of how much Vikings fan hate Packers

More of them, though, leaned into the heart over the head: “I can’t bring myself to cheer for a team from Wisconsin” was one response, along with this one: “Gotta go with Detroit simply because of the insufferability factor with Packer fans.” The largest answer category, though, was some variation on “neither.” One responded “meteor,”… Continue reading ‘Thursday Night Football’ was ultimate test of how much Vikings fan hate Packers

Vikings Represent Nonprofits in Style

EAGAN, Minn. – When Minnesota hosts the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday, the Vikings will be using their feet to promote causes close to their hearts. In honor of the NFL’s annual My Cause My Cleats initiative, players will don custom-painted kicks that recently were unveiled to the athletes. The footwear’s individual designs… Continue reading Vikings Represent Nonprofits in Style

Sam Darnold is on the verge of cashing in on his Vikings play

If the Minnesota Vikings go 3-2 with Sam Darnold to close out the regular season, the quarterback will have won as many games in his first season with the Vikings as he did in all three years with the New York Jets. Darnold is fourth in the NFL in touchdown passes (23), seventh in passer… Continue reading Sam Darnold is on the verge of cashing in on his Vikings play

Andrew Sendejo On Making A Mark On and Off The Field

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M – The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich catch up with former Vikings Safety, Andrew Sendejo. Andrew looks back on playing high school football down in Texas, how Dennis Green helped him understand what it meant to be a pro in… Continue reading Andrew Sendejo On Making A Mark On and Off The Field

Kirk Cousins’ Ceiling Was Always the Floor

In 2017, the University of North Carolina called upon Michael Jordan to hype up a packed house for the upcoming football season. “I’m extremely proud of what coach [Larry] Fedora has done for the football team, and I think bigger and better things are about to happen,” he proclaimed. “The ceiling is the roof. Let’s… Continue reading Kirk Cousins’ Ceiling Was Always the Floor

Vikings RB Aaron Jones’ Mom Sends Harsh Message on His Benching

Getty Vikings running back Aaron Jones After a string of fumble issues, Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones doesn’t need any more hard coaching — his mother Vurgess has that handled and then some. Just days after his 30th birthday, Jones shared his mother’s reaction to him putting the ball on the ground twice against… Continue reading Vikings RB Aaron Jones’ Mom Sends Harsh Message on His Benching

Falcons updated roster and practice squad for Week 14 vs Vikings

The Atlanta Falcons (6-6) will hit the road this weekend for a Week 14 showdown against the Minnesota Vikings (10-2). Kirk Cousins‘ former team has thrived without him this season while the veteran quarterback has hit a rough patch over the last few weeks. Despite the team’s three-game losing streak, the defense came alive with… Continue reading Falcons updated roster and practice squad for Week 14 vs Vikings