Bears SI.com’s Albert Breer named the following candidates for the Bears HC opening: Browns consultant Mike Vrabel, Lions DC Aaron Glenn, Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury, Vikings DC Brian Flores and former Seahawks HC Pete Carroll. NFL Media adds Lions OC Ben Johnson is expected to have some interest in the position as well after being… Continue reading NFC Coaching Rumors: Ben Johnson, Sam Darnold, Bears, Saints, Vikings
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Lions playoff picture: Updated NFL scenarios for Detroit to clinch NFC No. 1 seed
The Lions have had the best season in franchise history, but that hasn’t been enough to secure the NFC North title — yet. The Vikings have also had an impressive year. The two teams share the same record, so the division will be decided in the final two weeks. Entering Week 17, the Vikings host… Continue reading Lions playoff picture: Updated NFL scenarios for Detroit to clinch NFC No. 1 seed
QB Sam Darnold and Vikings face Packers in massive NFC North game
Darnold gets to add to his new legacy this week as he prepares for the 129th meeting between the Vikings and Packers. It won’t be just another chapter in the storied rivalry. This is one of the more consequential late-season meetings in Vikings-Packers history. There have been a few in past seasons. On Jan. 2,… Continue reading QB Sam Darnold and Vikings face Packers in massive NFC North game
NFL playoff race: Vikings host Packers in potential NFC postseason preview | NFL
Game of the week Green Bay Packers (11-4) v Minnesota Vikings (13-2) The scheduling gods have flexed their muscles and pushed another potential warm-up for the postseason into the choice late-afternoon slot. We have a late festive feast in Green Bay heading to Minnesota, in favor of a damp squib between Philadelphia and Dallas, for… Continue reading NFL playoff race: Vikings host Packers in potential NFC postseason preview | NFL
NFC Rival Urged to Poach Vikings’ $160 Million Veteran QB
Getty Head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings have proved to be a home to misfit quarterbacks looking for a second chance in the NFL. Their most recent arrival is former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, who could be on the move before the end of the 2024 season. In… Continue reading NFC Rival Urged to Poach Vikings’ $160 Million Veteran QB
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Dan Campbell, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell said there would be no resting of players despite the team’s injury woes in Week 17 against the 49ers. “Yeah, I’ll make this easy for everybody that way all the critics can jump out and start attacking, but that way you don’t have to debate them anymore,” Campbell said via… Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Dan Campbell, Lions, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Love, Jameson Williams, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell thinks WR Jameson Williams had his “best game” of his career in Week 16’s win over the Bears. “Offensively, our game balls were (Amon-Ra) St. Brown and Jamo, both of those guys had huge games and really it was probably Jamo’s best game that he’s had since he’s been here… Continue reading NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Love, Jameson Williams, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Vikings’ Andrew Van Ginkel is NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after his two fourth-quarter sacks against the Seattle Seahawks in a 27-24 win on Sunday. They were the only times that the Vikings defense brought down Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, and both were key plays that helped stall two Seahawks drives.… Continue reading Vikings’ Andrew Van Ginkel is NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Here’s every way Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings can get No. 1 seed in NFC
DETROIT – The race for the No. 1 seed in the NFC is down to three teams: the Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, and Minnesota Vikings. Sunday brought some clarity to the race for the top spot in the conference, as the Eagles finally dropped a game and put the Lions and Vikings firmly in the… Continue reading Here’s every way Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings can get No. 1 seed in NFC
2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Cowboys push Bucs out of first; Lions, Vikings tied atop NFC North
The NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape, as the Washington Commanders earned a massive win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to set themselves up for their first playoff berth in four years. Washington also eliminated Dallas and San Francisco with its upset of Philadelphia. The Los Angeles Rams lead the Seattle Seahawks… Continue reading 2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Cowboys push Bucs out of first; Lions, Vikings tied atop NFC North