The calendar has turned to December. . .or, perhaps, it’s DeSAMber. . .and the Minnesota Vikings will continue a three-game homestand by hosting the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. If a couple of things break the right way for the Vikings, including a win over the Falcons, they could wrap up… Continue reading 2024 NFL Week 14: Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings
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49ers $3 million rising star predicted to ditch SF for NFC rival Vikings
It’s been a brutal season for the San Francisco 49ers on the injury front, but one backup has found an opportunity to shine. Backup running back Jordan Mason got an opportunity to start when Christian McCaffrey’s season was delayed by Achilles tendinitis. He made the most of that opportunity, ranking in the top five rushers… Continue reading 49ers $3 million rising star predicted to ditch SF for NFC rival Vikings
Little-Known Viking Playing His Way onto 2025 Roster
Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE. Various practices have gone right for the Minnesota Vikings to achieve a 10-2 record through 13 weeks in 2024 — in a season when they were only supposed to win six or seven games. Little-Known Viking Playing His Way onto 2025 Roster And one standout player isn’t getting quite enough love —… Continue reading Little-Known Viking Playing His Way onto 2025 Roster
How did former Vikings play in Week 13 across the NFL?
The Minnesota Vikings are coming off their best win of the season during a 2024 season full of great moments. The Vikings were down 13 and came back to win 23-22, which showed the entire NFL, not just Vikings fans, what this team is all about. But while the Vikings were beating the Cardinals, how… Continue reading How did former Vikings play in Week 13 across the NFL?
Cam Akers’ impact, Kevin O’Connell’s kicker effect, Johnny Mundt at his best
1. Akers has explosive run and block Cam Akers had only four touches Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, but the running back gave two ideal glimpses into why the Vikings traded for him twice in two years. The plays — a team-high 18-yard run and a blitz pickup on linebacker Kyzir White that allowed Sam… Continue reading Cam Akers’ impact, Kevin O’Connell’s kicker effect, Johnny Mundt at his best
Jonathan Gannon’s decision-making costs Arizona Cardinals in loss to Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS — The Cardinals had a chance to beat a Super Bowl contender on the road. They had a chance to send the Vikings to a soul-searching loss. They had a chance to maintain pace atop the NFC West. It’s not so much that they didn’t have the chance. It’s that they didn’t try. Three… Continue reading Jonathan Gannon’s decision-making costs Arizona Cardinals in loss to Minnesota Vikings
Aaron Jones “thankful” Vikings believed in him on a rocky Sunday
Running back Aaron Jones has had issues holding onto the ball in the last few games, but the Vikings did not stop looking his way as they tried to beat the Cardinals on Sunday. Jones fumbled twice early in the game and dropped a potential touchdown pass later in the game, but the Vikings had… Continue reading Aaron Jones “thankful” Vikings believed in him on a rocky Sunday
O’Connell’s speech after win over Cardinals
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell didn’t need further evidence to know he has a mature team on his hands, but if he did, Sunday afternoon’s 23-22 victory over the Arizona Cardinals was the latest reason to believe in the Vikings. Trailing 22-16 with 3 minutes, 20 seconds left on the clock, Sam Darnold led Minnesota… Continue reading O’Connell’s speech after win over Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals playoff odds fall after loss to Minnesota Vikings
This team… There really is not much more to say. Yes, they are ahead of schedule and likely will finish where we expected them to finish this year. But, is it too much to ask to continue on an upward trajectory this year? Is it too much to ask that you differentiate yourself from decades… Continue reading Arizona Cardinals playoff odds fall after loss to Minnesota Vikings
Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore sustains hamstring injury
Gilmore, the 34-year-old veteran, declined comment after the game. Coach Kevin O’Connell said there’s optimism that Gilmore’s injury won’t be like the hamstring strain that just landed linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. on injured reserve with a minimum four-game absence. “I’m hoping we avoided a longer-term issue there,” O’Connell said. “He was thinking about possibly coming… Continue reading Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore sustains hamstring injury