Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell declined to call quarterback Sam Darnold’s performance Sunday “validation” for his spring signing when asked after a victory over the Falcons. However, McConnell said Monday he’d “envisioned a moment like that” in reference to the eruption of cheers Darnold received as he was shown on the big screen in U.S. Bank… Continue reading Sam Darnold solidified his worth — ‘wherever that may be’ — as an NFL quarterback
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NFL Power Rankings Week 15: Vikings, Seahawks move up, plus breakout player for every team
The NFL Power Rankings hate to tell you this, but the season is nearing its end. The playoff picture is coming into focus. Fans of the seven teams officially eliminated from the playoffs (the Jets, Browns, Patriots, Titans, Jaguars, Raiders and Giants) are digging into Dane Brugler’s NFL Draft content. Fans of the six teams… Continue reading NFL Power Rankings Week 15: Vikings, Seahawks move up, plus breakout player for every team
NFL Week 15 Power Rankings: Sam Darnold and the Vikings are here to stay; surging Seahawks round out top 10
When will Sam Darnold turn back into Sam Darnold? Just admit it, you’ve asked yourself that question this season as the Minnesota Vikings, led by the resurgence of Darnold, have surged to an 11-2 record to establish themselves as legitimate Super Bowl contenders. Yes, the uber-aggressive defense, led by madman-coordinator Brian Flores, has done some… Continue reading NFL Week 15 Power Rankings: Sam Darnold and the Vikings are here to stay; surging Seahawks round out top 10
Pair of Vikings Rookies Made their NFL Debut in the Week 14 Win over the Falcons
Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) looks to throw against the Minnesota Vikings defender Gabriel Murphy (59) during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Prior to the game, the word about Gabriel Murphy emerged. The pass rusher, fresh off getting activated from the… Continue reading Pair of Vikings Rookies Made their NFL Debut in the Week 14 Win over the Falcons
NFL power rankings: Bills, Eagles fall from top tier; Steelers, Rams, Vikings move up for Week 15
Week 14 in the NFL had a lot of big matchups, and many featured either a lot of scoring or tense, close finishes. Some gave us both. That’s what you get when the December stretch run arrives and that pre-playoff feel is in the air. The NFC and AFC contenders are tuning up ahead of… Continue reading NFL power rankings: Bills, Eagles fall from top tier; Steelers, Rams, Vikings move up for Week 15
Former Vikings WR in the middle of an abysmal 2024 season in the NFL
After four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, wide receiver K.J. Osborn wound up signing a contract with the New England Patriots earlier this year. With the Patriots, Osborn was hoping to prove that he could be a reliable No. 1 or No. 2 wide receiver in the NFL after spending multiple seasons as the No.… Continue reading Former Vikings WR in the middle of an abysmal 2024 season in the NFL
What we learned in NFL Week 14: Chiefs continue close-game magic, Vikings pass another test
Did the Chiefs just doink their way to a division title? Sort of. Did they strengthen their lead in the race for the AFC’s top seed? Absolutely. No matter how Matthew Wright’s 31-yard field goal found its way through the goal posts late Sunday night at Arrowhead, the Chiefs’ ridiculous stretch of success in one-score… Continue reading What we learned in NFL Week 14: Chiefs continue close-game magic, Vikings pass another test
NFL power rankings Week 15: Experts finally concede on Vikings as legit SB contenders
NFL experts have spent the past month trying to talk themselves into the Minnesota Vikings (11-2) as an actual Super Bowl contender. After six consecutive wins, the most recent featuring a Sam Darnold breakout performance, the Vikings have taken any argument to the contrary completely off the table. Minnesota is for real, and Sunday’s 42-21… Continue reading NFL power rankings Week 15: Experts finally concede on Vikings as legit SB contenders
NFL News: Vikings’ Jordan Addison recalls warning about Sam Darnold on Draft Day
As the NFL regular season progresses, the Minnesota Vikings continue their postseason push with another impressive victory, this time over Atlanta. With standout performances across the board, the Vikings are relying on Sam Darnold’s stellar season, along with contributions from players like Jordan Addison, who, following the game, reflected on his comments during the 2024… Continue reading NFL News: Vikings’ Jordan Addison recalls warning about Sam Darnold on Draft Day
NFL Week 14: Eagles survive Panthers, and the Chiefs do it again – The Washington Post
NFL Week 14: Eagles survive Panthers, and the Chiefs do it again The Washington Post 2024 NFL season, Week 14: What We Learned from Sunday’s games NFL.com What we learned in NFL Week 14: Chiefs continue close-game magic, Vikings pass another test The Athletic NFL Week 14 big questions and takeaways: Rams upset Bills, Chiefs take advantage in… Continue reading NFL Week 14: Eagles survive Panthers, and the Chiefs do it again – The Washington Post