Kevin O’Connell’s headset went out as Sam Darnold led Vikings’ game-winning drive

As Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold led his game-winning drive on Sunday in Seattle, he couldn’t hear the voice of coach Kevin O’Connell in his helmet. That’s because O’Connell’s communications device stopped working at the worst possible time. “Yeah, my headset went out,” O’Connell said. “We had a great MVP performance from our sideline to get… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell’s headset went out as Sam Darnold led Vikings’ game-winning drive

2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Cowboys push Bucs out of first; Lions, Vikings tied atop NFC North

The NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape, as the Washington Commanders earned a massive win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to set themselves up for their first playoff berth in four years. Washington also eliminated Dallas and San Francisco with its upset of Philadelphia. The Los Angeles Rams lead the Seattle Seahawks… Continue reading 2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Cowboys push Bucs out of first; Lions, Vikings tied atop NFC North

Kevin O’Connell’s headset went out during Vikings’ go-ahead touchdown drive

In one of the most important moments of the game, technology failed Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell. O’Connell’s headset went out while the Vikings had the ball trailing the Seattle Seahawks 24-20 with 4:21 to play. When Sam Darnold scrambled for a 9-yard gain during the drive, he had never received the play call from… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell’s headset went out during Vikings’ go-ahead touchdown drive

Harrison Smith ruled out for Minnesota

Vikings safety Harrison Smith (foot) has been ruled out for today’s game against the Seahawks. It’ll be Smith’s first injury absence since the 2022 season. He came into the weekend with a questionable designation. Without their longest-tenured player, the Vikings will likely turn to Theo Jackson as their third safety alongside Camryn Bynum and Josh… Continue reading Harrison Smith ruled out for Minnesota

Analyst lays out way for Vikings to keep Sam Darnold in 2025

Before the 2024 NFL season started, it seemed inevitable that, though the Minnesota Vikings had signed quarterback Sam Darnold in free agency, the team would eventually hand over the reins to rookie first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy. No one knew exactly when that would happen, but it was all but inevitable that it would. However,… Continue reading Analyst lays out way for Vikings to keep Sam Darnold in 2025

Injured Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith may not be out for Vikings game

Geno Smith may be available for next week after all. After exiting the Seattle Seahawks’ Sunday Night Football contest vs. the Green Bay Packers with an apparent leg injury, Smith appeared to be done for at least next week, if not the season. However, there was an encouraging sign on Monday from head coach Mike… Continue reading Injured Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith may not be out for Vikings game

Bears Starting Left Tackle Braxton Jones Ruled Out for Vikings Game

The Chicago Bears have made a late addition to their injury report, ruling out starting left tackle Braxton Jones ahead of their Monday Night Football matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Braxton Jones has been ruled out of #CHIvsMIN due to a concussion and is not traveling with the team to Minnesota. — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears)… Continue reading Bears Starting Left Tackle Braxton Jones Ruled Out for Vikings Game

Braxton Jones ruled out of Monday night game – ChicagoBears.com

Braxton Jones ruled out of Monday night game  ChicagoBears.com 3rd Chicago Bears player declared out for ‘Monday Night Football’ with a concussion  Chicago Tribune Injury Update: Swift questionable, Dexter out for Monday night matchup vs. Minnesota  ChicagoBears.com Bears @ Vikings: Final Injury Report  Daily Norseman Bears Injury Update: Braxton Jones is out for Monday against the Vikings  Windy City Gridiron… Continue reading Braxton Jones ruled out of Monday night game – ChicagoBears.com

Bears Injury Update: Braxton Jones is out for Monday against the Vikings

Earlier today, the Chicago Bears announced that starting left tackle Braxton Jones would be out for tomorrow night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings with a concussion. Jason Lieser from the Chicago Sun-Times was the first to report that Jones reported lingering symptoms this morning to the team from a hit he took in last week’s… Continue reading Bears Injury Update: Braxton Jones is out for Monday against the Vikings