Justin Jefferson won’t speculate on Vikings 2025 QB Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson wouldn’t speculate on who the 2025 quarterback will be, with Sam Darnold eligible to be a free agent in March and J.J. McCarthy coming back from knee surgery. Jefferson says he’s focusing on himself, and he’ll go with whoever the team decides.… Continue reading Justin Jefferson won’t speculate on Vikings 2025 QB: ‘It’s not my job’
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Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell not interested in trade rumors
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said his complete focus is on his team’s upcoming wild-card matchup with the Rams when asked Monday about rumors that teams would like to acquire him via trade. Fox Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer said on-air during “Fox NFL Sunday” that “multiple teams” have interest in trading with Minnesota for… Continue reading Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell not interested in trade rumors
Vikings’ Harrison Smith after loss to Lions: ‘We’re not done yet.’
A member of the Minnesota Star Tribune’s Detroit traveling party commented to Vikings safety Harrison Smith on how he was moving around the losing locker room like someone a decade or so older than some of his teammates. “I actually feel pretty good,” the six-time Pro Bowler said while forcing a smile after finishing the… Continue reading Vikings’ Harrison Smith after loss to Lions: ‘We’re not done yet.’
Not the same defense? Lions dispel doubters vs. Vikings
DETROIT – Even with a 14-2 record at the tail end of the best regular season in franchise history, the Lions didn’t need to look far to find disrespect entering their finale against the Vikings on Sunday. The Lions’ defensive players knew what was being said about them: that they were too injured to slow… Continue reading Not the same defense? Lions dispel doubters vs. Vikings
Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? Why not both?
One of the biggest questions of the looming offseason is already being asked and analyzed, ad nauseum. Should the Vikings keep quarterback Sam Darnold and trade J.J. McCarthy? Or should they keep McCarthy and tag and trade Darnold? The best answer could be the most obvious one: Both. Veteran quarterback contracts usually carry two fully… Continue reading Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? Why not both?
Lions LB Alex Anzalone not 100%, weighing risks to play vs. Vikings
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone’s status for the team’s finale against the Minnesota Vikings appears to still be in the air. On Thursday, Anzalone participated in his first non-walkthrough practice since breaking his left forearm in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was not a fully-padded practice and he was sporting a brace on… Continue reading Lions LB Alex Anzalone not 100%, weighing risks to play vs. Vikings
‘It’s not going to happen’
The Vikings are focused on winning a critical Week 18 game agains the Detroit Lions on Sunday that would secure them the No. 1 seed in the NFC heading into the playoffs. Meanwhile, off the field, analysts and pundits across the NFL media landscape have been months into speculation about what Minnesota will do at… Continue reading ‘It’s not going to happen’
Dan Campbell on Week 18 showdown with Vikings: “Exciting . . . but it’s not like it’s the playoffs”
By way of upside, the stakes on Sunday night between the Vikings and Lions are as high as they can be in a regular-season game. By way of downside, it’s not as if the loser will be done. Lions coach Dan Campbell knows it. “I mean, this is exciting, but it’s not like it’s the… Continue reading Dan Campbell on Week 18 showdown with Vikings: “Exciting . . . but it’s not like it’s the playoffs”
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Packers Injury Report: CB Jaire Alexander will “probably not” play vs. Vikings
It looks like the Green Bay Packers will be without cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) against the Minnesota Vikings. On Thursday, the Packers listed Alexander as a limited participant in their first real practice of the week after estimating Alexander as a full participant for the team’s walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Including Wednesday’s estimation, Alexander had… Continue reading Packers Injury Report: CB Jaire Alexander will “probably not” play vs. Vikings