After becoming the first Vikings quarterback in 20 years to throw for five touchdowns in a game, Sam Darnold became the first Vikings player this season to take home NFC offensive player of the week honors. Darnold was recognized on Wednesday after setting career highs in touchdowns and yards (with 347) in the Vikings’ 42-21… Continue reading Vikings QB Sam Darnold named NFC offensive player of the week
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NFC Rival Eyeing Vikings’ Brian Flores as Next Head Coach, Insider Says
Getty Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is garnering buzz as a candidate for the Chicago Bears head coach position, according to Bears insider Dan McNeil. A longtime Chicago radio personality, McNeil reported that the Bears have four early targets for their head coach position: Detroit Lions offensive coordinator… Continue reading NFC Rival Eyeing Vikings’ Brian Flores as Next Head Coach, Insider Says
NFC North roundtable: Lions, Vikings, Packers dominating the NFL. Who’ll rule the division?
The NFC North is good. Really good. The top three teams — the Detroit Lions (12-1), the Minnesota Vikings (11-2) and the Green Bay Packers (9-4) — have a combined record of 32-7 this season. Four of those losses came at the hands of a divisional opponent, meaning the Lions, Vikings and Packers are 28-3… Continue reading NFC North roundtable: Lions, Vikings, Packers dominating the NFL. Who’ll rule the division?
Vikings DC Brian Flores Makes Initial Short List of Coaching Candidates for NFC North Rival
An image from practice on November 16th, 2023 at TCO in Eagan, MN.Credit: Images Courtesy of the Minnesota Vikings One of the best coaching hires in Minnesota Vikings history happened when Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell hired Brian Flores as defensive coordinator, to replace then DC Ed Donatell, whose once season in Minnesota… Continue reading Vikings DC Brian Flores Makes Initial Short List of Coaching Candidates for NFC North Rival
NFC Playoff Picture: Vikings Sitting Pretty Following Sixth Straight Win
With Monday night’s game not having any real bearing on the playoff picture in the NFC, it’s time to take a look at where things stand heading into the final four weeks of the regular season. There’s still a little bit of drama to be had in the NFC playoff field, but not a whole… Continue reading NFC Playoff Picture: Vikings Sitting Pretty Following Sixth Straight Win
NFC Notes: Josh Jacobs, Penei Sewell, Stephon Gilmore, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions C Frank Ragnow called OT Penei Sewell one of the most unique players in the NFL at his position. “When it comes to everything he does as a tackle, he’s one of one,” Ragnow said, via Dan Pompei of The Athletic. Lions QB Jared Goff handed off pre-game speech duties to Sewell last… Continue reading NFC Notes: Josh Jacobs, Penei Sewell, Stephon Gilmore, Lions, Packers, Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings’ Window Is Closing for an NFC North Title in 2024
Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images. Following the results of Thursday Night Football, the Minnesota Vikings saw their window towards an NFC North title in 2024 close even smaller. On Thursday night, the Green Bay Packers traveled to Detroit to take on the NFC North leading Lions in a heavyweight battle between two NFC playoff contenders. Had the… Continue reading The Minnesota Vikings’ Window Is Closing for an NFC North Title in 2024
Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard is NFC Defensive Player of the Month
For the third straight year, a Vikings edge rusher has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Month at least once. Greenard, the Vikings’ highest-paid defender after signing a four-year, $76 million deal in March, was also playing through an illness that left him gassed before a final fourth down, leading to coach Kevin O’Connell’s… Continue reading Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard is NFC Defensive Player of the Month
NFC North standings: Projecting Lions, Vikings, and Packers over final month of season
The NFC North has proven to be the toughest division in the NFL this year, with the Lions, Vikings, and Packers combining for a 30-6 record. That should set up an exciting final month of the season, beginning on Thursday night when the Lions host the Packers. Detroit hasn’t lost since Sept. 15 and is… Continue reading NFC North standings: Projecting Lions, Vikings, and Packers over final month of season
NFC North standings: Projecting Lions, Vikings, and Packers over final month of season
The NFC North has proven to be the toughest division in the NFL this year, with the Lions, Vikings, and Packers combining for a 30-6 record. That should set up an exciting final month of the season, beginning on Thursday night when the Lions host the Packers. Detroit hasn’t lost since Sept. 15 and is… Continue reading NFC North standings: Projecting Lions, Vikings, and Packers over final month of season