With eight weeks left in the NFL season, the Vikings are positioned nicely to make the playoffs, but their margin for error is rather small when it comes to their hopes of catching the Lions and winning the NFC North. At 7-2, the Vikings remain one game behind the 8-1 Lions, who have won seven… Continue reading Vikings in a good spot, but catching Lions will be tough
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Kevin O’Connell reminded of 3-0 win at Las Vegas: ‘Thanks for bringing that one up’
Kevin O’Connell learns Vikings can win ugly The Vikings beat the Jaguars 12-7 on Sunday without scoring an offensive touchdown. That’s the second time that’s happened under O’Connell after they beat the Las Vegas Raiders 3-0 last year. EAGAN, Minn. – The Minnesota Vikings are 7-2, and that’s really all that matters. Even if their… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell reminded of 3-0 win at Las Vegas: ‘Thanks for bringing that one up’
Former Iowa Hawkeyes Star Shows He Is Still An Elite Threat
Former Iowa Hawkeyes star and current Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson suffered a brutal injury in Week 16 of last season, tearing his ACL. As a result, Hockenson missed a good chunk of the 2024 NFL campaign, but the 27-year-old returned in Week 9. During his first game back on the field, Hockenson logged… Continue reading Former Iowa Hawkeyes Star Shows He Is Still An Elite Threat
Ranking the worst QB performances from Sunday
There were some awful QB performances on Sunday in Week 10. Let’s power rank the worst of the worst here. Doesn’t it feel like there have been some very bad QB performances this year, perhaps more than usual? Maybe NFL defenses are simply getting better and better. While some of the best QBs in the… Continue reading Ranking the worst QB performances from Sunday
NFC Notes: Za’Darius Smith, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Bears QB Caleb Williams said his chemistry with D.J. Moore isn’t quite where they want and admitted its been frustrating on both of them. “Obviously, it’s not in a place — from the past games — where we would like it,” Williams said, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN. “Both of us. It’s frustrating because… Continue reading NFC Notes: Za’Darius Smith, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Vikings
The Vikings’ Calling Card Is Back
Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports. In Weeks 7 and 8, the Minnesota Vikings’ defense disappeared. The Vikings’ Calling Card Is Back That factoid is not debatable — Brian Flores’ group stunk against the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams. The good news, though, is that the team’s keynote calling card is back. Minnesota Vikings Defensive Coordinator… Continue reading The Vikings’ Calling Card Is Back
Brian Thomas Jr. Underwhelms In Week 10 Against Vikings – NFL News
Brian Thomas Jr. Underwhelms In Week 10 Against Vikings Share: Link copied to clipboard! 3 mins agoJacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. played after being questionable all week but didn’t do much in a 12-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Jaguars offense as a whole didn’t do much, but BTJ specifically finished with… Continue reading Brian Thomas Jr. Underwhelms In Week 10 Against Vikings – NFL News
Jaguars and Mac Jones make dubious history with dreadful outing in loss to Vikings
The Jacksonville Jaguars lost to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10, but the defense cannot be blamed this time. After struggling to stop opponents throughout the season, the unit came through. However, the same cannot be said about the offense. In fact, the group was underwhelming without Trevor Lawrence and ended up helping the Jags… Continue reading Jaguars and Mac Jones make dubious history with dreadful outing in loss to Vikings
NFL Week 10 overreactions: Sam Darnold a problem for Vikings? Chiefs not best in AFC? Cowboys next to fire HC?
Week 10 of the NFL tried to pull off some significant upsets, making the start of the second half of the 2024 regular season even more pivotal for the contenders. The Denver Broncos had the Kansas City Chiefs on the ropes, while the Jacksonville Jaguars did their best to beat the highly favored Minnesota Vikings.… Continue reading NFL Week 10 overreactions: Sam Darnold a problem for Vikings? Chiefs not best in AFC? Cowboys next to fire HC?
A “Crazy” Vikings QB Theory Gets Ignited by National NFL Analyst
Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports I like Mike Florio. Yes, he can be quite opinionated, but I mostly see that as a strength rather than a weakness (at times, it’s both). He commonly ventures into all kinds of possibilities both on Pro Football Talk, the site that he started and has grown into a powerhouse,… Continue reading A “Crazy” Vikings QB Theory Gets Ignited by National NFL Analyst