Only four NFL teams have a better point differential than the Minnesota Vikings, and two of them are NFC North foes. The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers have already played this week and won. Minnesota has the head-to-head advantage against Green Bay, and Detroit is only a game ahead. For the Vikings to remain… Continue reading Vikings-Cardinals preview, predictions: Can Minnesota keep pace in the NFC North?
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Wrong, about the Vikings, the NFC North and Sam Darnold
Detroit was expected to lead the division after reaching the NFC title game a year ago. The Packers, the youngest team in the league, haven’t disappointed. But the rise of the Vikings, the most surprising team in the league, has made the NFC North the best division in the NFL. Three teams in the division… Continue reading Wrong, about the Vikings, the NFC North and Sam Darnold
NFC Notes: Matt Eberflus, Daniel Jones, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Adam Jahns reported that multiple Bears players were in disbelief regarding how the final seconds were managed on Thanksgiving. Chicago HC Matt Eberflus wanted to reset the final play and snap at 18 seconds and then use the timeout: “Accountability is right here with me.” (Kevin Fishbain) Eberflus elaborated on his thought process: “I… Continue reading NFC Notes: Matt Eberflus, Daniel Jones, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Putting the NFC North’s dominance in context: Best division since realignment?
The NFL’s Thanksgiving schedule delivers three-fourths of what could become the most dominant division since the league realigned in 2002. The 2024 NFC North is the first division since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger to feature three teams with at least eight victories through Week 12, led by the 10-1 Detroit Lions, who have tied an… Continue reading Putting the NFC North’s dominance in context: Best division since realignment?
NFL power rankings Week 13: Vikings deserve mention among Lions, Eagles in NFC
The Minnesota Vikings (9-2) won on the road for the third consecutive week and extended their win streak to four games on Sunday in Chicago. While the national media continues to discuss the NFC as a two-team race for the No. 1 seed, the Vikings are very much alive and in the hunt with the… Continue reading NFL power rankings Week 13: Vikings deserve mention among Lions, Eagles in NFC
Vikings Lose $4 Million Former Starter to NFC Foe
Getty Head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings looks on versus the Los Angeles Rams. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans was claimed by the Carolina Panthers on Monday, November 25, effectively ending his time in Minnesota. The Vikings waived Evans on Saturday, November 23 to make roster room for tight end Nick Muse, who… Continue reading Vikings Lose $4 Million Former Starter to NFC Foe
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears The Bears came up short in Week 12 but showed more offensive promise under interim OC Thomas Brown. Chicago QB Caleb Williams explained how Brown has helped him feel more comfortable during the game specifically with communication. “He has a certain aura to him that he just allows you to play free,” Williams said,… Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Vikings
NFC Notes: Harrison Smith, Jameson Williams, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions WR Jameson Williams trails only Colts WR Alec Pierce in yards per catch 22.4 to 22.7, respectively. Williams isn’t worried about chasing stats and doesn’t pay attention to yards per catch. “Nah, that stat don’t really matter to me,” Williams said, via Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. “I just look at… Continue reading NFC Notes: Harrison Smith, Jameson Williams, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Playoff model predicts Vikings finish with third-best record in NFC
Maybe Joe Nelson, who predicted the Vikings to go 12-5 this season, really is a genius? Yes, it is me, Joe Nelson, writing this article, but I can’t help but notice how smart I look after making the bold prediction way back in early September. Here I am now, scanning the internet and finding myself… Continue reading Playoff model predicts Vikings finish with third-best record in NFC
NFC Notes: Jake Bates, Sam Darnold, Jared Goff, Lions, Vikings
Lions Lions K Jake Bates drilled a pair of 50-plus yard field goals including a 58-yarder to help seal Detroit’s improbable comeback in Houston. Bates reflected on his crazy rookie season to this point and being the hero on Sunday Night Football. “I think it almost feels too scripted, it’s too good to be true,”… Continue reading NFC Notes: Jake Bates, Sam Darnold, Jared Goff, Lions, Vikings