O’Connell has shown the ability to adapt and adjust to different quarterbacks, accentuating the strengths of each one. In his three years with Minnesota, KOC has impressively game-planned with Darnold, Kirk Cousins, Josh Dobbs, Nick Mullens and even Jaren Hall directing the offense. Since 2022, Vikings quarterbacks have combined to throw 95 touchdown passes against… Continue reading Is J.J. McCarthy the NFL’s biggest wild card in 2025? Plus, five sneaky-good games in the schedule release
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Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 schedule features NFL’s hottest spots
The Vikings return from the bye week to face the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles at home. The Vikings fumbled away a 34-28 game in Philadelphia in 2023. This offseason, Minnesota signed two former Eagles defenders — defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers — to try to prevent that kind of shootout from… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 schedule features NFL’s hottest spots
Vikings face uphill battle with NFL’s fourth-worst quarterback room as they seek elusive playoff glory
A Season of High Stakes and Uncertain LeadsIn a situation that has ignited intense discussion among fans and analysts alike, the Vikings are bracing for a season defined by both ambition and a significant hurdle — a quarterback room lagging behind most of the league. As the team navigates expectations of reaching the playoffs, the… Continue reading Vikings face uphill battle with NFL’s fourth-worst quarterback room as they seek elusive playoff glory
Vikings Could Be Steelers’ Opponent for NFL’s First Game in Ireland
It’s beginning to sound like there’s a better than average chance that the Minnesota Vikings could be playing an overseas game for the second consecutive season. In his latest Access Vikings Newsletter, Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star-Tribune is reporting that, at the very least, it’s “plausible” that the Vikings could be heading across the… Continue reading Vikings Could Be Steelers’ Opponent for NFL’s First Game in Ireland
Sam Darnold’s status with Vikings in focus as NFL’s tag window opens – The Washington Post
Sam Darnold’s status with Vikings in focus as NFL’s tag window opens The Washington Post Sam Darnold’s future with the Vikings: What’s most likely and why – The Athletic The Athletic Podcast: Will the Vikings use their franchise tag? + The ideal Minnesota sports owner Star Tribune NFL Insider: Vikings ‘More Likely to Let’ Sam Darnold Leave Than… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s status with Vikings in focus as NFL’s tag window opens – The Washington Post
Vikings Fans Furious With NFL's Sam Darnold Post During Pro Bowl Games – Athlon Sports
Vikings Fans Furious With NFL’s Sam Darnold Post During Pro Bowl Games Athlon Sports Watch: Vikings’ Sam Darnold puts on a show at Pro Bowl Games Sports Illustrated Sam Darnold struggles in Vikings’ playoff loss to Rams Trojans Wire Jefferson Flops, Darnold Shines Repping Vikings During NFL Skills Competition NewsBreak Source link
The Vikings were the NFL’s oldest team in 2024. A youth movement won’t be easy.
“It’s more this year,” Gilmore said Jan. 13 from the visitor’s locker room at State Farm Stadium. “Older, body feeling it a little bit more. Just wasn’t thinking about it during the season, but now looking back at how I feel, I’ll definitely be thinking about it.” By contrast, the Eagles (eighth youngest) and Chiefs… Continue reading The Vikings were the NFL’s oldest team in 2024. A youth movement won’t be easy.
PFF projects Vikings will land one of NFL’s top free agents
A lot has been made of the situation the Minnesota Vikings find themselves in with regard to the state of their defensive backfield. Minnesota didn’t always get the most consistent play from their defensive backs last season, despite the play of Pro Bowl cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. What’s more, the Vikings are heading into the… Continue reading PFF projects Vikings will land one of NFL’s top free agents
Vikings Could Add One of the NFL’s Best Defenders
Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports. The Minnesota Vikings might need safety help in a hurry. Vikings Could Add One of the NFL’s Best Defenders Long-time defender Harrison Smith could retire, and his teammate, Camryn Bynum, is scheduled to hit free agency in March. Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports. If both men depart, Minnesota would be left with… Continue reading Vikings Could Add One of the NFL’s Best Defenders
A Vikings observer’s view of the NFL’s final foursome
The first call was incorrect. The officials saw Mahomes’ head jerk back and wrongly assumed he had been hit in the head. On the second, two Houston Texans defenders came in late and low to try to hit Mahomes in the head after he had slid, ending the play. Both contacted Mahomes’ helmet. Because they… Continue reading A Vikings observer’s view of the NFL’s final foursome