To many, the Minnesota Vikings’ success in 2024 was perhaps the biggest surprise of the NFL season. The team vastly outperformed their preseason expectations, but all that success led to massive disappointment. Minnesota went 14-3 but fell apart over their final two games, resulting in a Wild Card exit. As the dust settles, the Vikings… Continue reading Grading the Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 Offense
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2025 NFL Mock Draft: Broncos, Chargers, Vikings upgrade offense after playoff exits
The first round of the NFL playoffs is over, which means six more slots are locked in the 2025 NFL draft order. That means it’s time for a new round of projections, as a handful of teams have changed their spot based on this past weekend’s postseason action. Here’s an updated look at how the… Continue reading 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Broncos, Chargers, Vikings upgrade offense after playoff exits
Rams Offense Must Know Where Vikings LB Van Ginkel is Lined Up on Every Play
The Los Angeles Rams have been tested all season long. They have answered all the calls and have come out on top. Another test awaits them in the first playoff game. Can they win this battle? The Rams have now made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. The Rams finished the season with a 10-7 record… Continue reading Rams Offense Must Know Where Vikings LB Van Ginkel is Lined Up on Every Play
Jalen Nailor’s First-Quarter Production Opened Up Minnesota’s Offense
Sam Darnold got everyone involved in the Minnesota Vikings’ 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers. Johnny Mundt had a catch on the first drive of the game, and C.J. Ham got a couple of touches. However, getting Jalen Nailor involved in the first half might have been most important. Minnesota’s offense started out pretty… Continue reading Jalen Nailor’s First-Quarter Production Opened Up Minnesota’s Offense
Kevin O’Connell Confirms Demand From Sam Darnold’s Offense Before Announcing Vikings’ Injury Update
The Minnesota Vikings wrapped their Week 17 with a win over the Green Bay Packers. Although by the end the team wasn’t fully healthy, the hard-fought victory was enough to bring a smile to head coach Kevin O’Connell’s face, especially because of the offense’s efforts. The Vikings ran 70 plays for 441 yards, and this… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Confirms Demand From Sam Darnold’s Offense Before Announcing Vikings’ Injury Update
Why Isn’t T.J. Hockenson More Involved In the Vikings Offense?
T.J. Hockenson’s four-year, $66 million extension reset the tight end market, signaling his value to the Minnesota Vikings. They had traded a 2023 second-round pick and a 2024 third-rounder for Hockenson and fourth-round picks in 2023 and 2024. Extending him was the final step. They had Justin Jefferson, their No. 1 receiver, and took Jordan… Continue reading Why Isn’t T.J. Hockenson More Involved In the Vikings Offense?
Bears’ defense is getting worse with league’s best offense coming to town
It wasn’t exactly Lions coach Dan Campbell kicking onside with 12 minutes left in a game, but Bears interim coach Thomas Brown showed the world what he thought of his defense two minutes into Monday night’s loss to the Vikings. He went for it on fourth-and-one from his own 39, handing off to D’Andre Swift,… Continue reading Bears’ defense is getting worse with league’s best offense coming to town
Darnold’s arm talent is making anything possible with Vikings offense
EAGAN — If you stop the tape when Sam Darnold first brings his arm back to throw the football and then look where Jordan Addison was in his route, it’s mind bending trying to figure out how Darnold knew where he was going to be and how he put the exact right amount of velocity… Continue reading Darnold’s arm talent is making anything possible with Vikings offense
Vikings’ Daniel Jones aims to learn new offense, ‘help out’
Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterNov 29, 2024, 04:29 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He… Continue reading Vikings’ Daniel Jones aims to learn new offense, ‘help out’
Jefferson sees double; Vikings focus on overall offense
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell has been forced to dig deeper into play designs and game plans to help keep quarterback Sam Darnold and the offense on track. EAGAN, Minn. — Justin Jefferson might be weary of all the safeties shadowing his every route, determined not to let the Minnesota Vikings go deep, but he’s hardly… Continue reading Jefferson sees double; Vikings focus on overall offense