Safety Harrison Smith “should be available” for the Vikings’ game Sunday against the Packers, coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday. The defense could also have linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., who will resume practicing after missing the required four games on injured reserve because of a hamstring strain. The Vikings will monitor Pace with the hope he… Continue reading Harrison Smith, Ivan Pace could be back for Vikings
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Vikings expect to get Ivan Pace Jr., Harrison Smith back against Packers
Reinforcements appear to be on the way for the Vikings’ defense ahead of this week’s huge game against the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Minnesota is expecting to get back linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and safety Harrison Smith from injury absences this week. Pace has spent the last four games on IR with a hamstring… Continue reading Vikings expect to get Ivan Pace Jr., Harrison Smith back against Packers
Ivan Pace Jr.’s Return, Parker Romo’s Status, Kevin O’Connell
Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images. VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review. Today is the December 22nd edition. Purple Rumor Mill: Ivan Pace Jr.’s Return, Parker Romo’s Status, Kevin O’Connell Remember — rumors are… Continue reading Ivan Pace Jr.’s Return, Parker Romo’s Status, Kevin O’Connell
Ivan Pace Jr.’s Return Comes into Focus
Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Barring a sudden setback or lingo change, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. should return to the club in Week 17 for a game at home against the Green Bay Packers. Ivan Pace Jr.’s Return Comes into Focus The starting inside linebacker has missed the last three games on injured reserve due… Continue reading Ivan Pace Jr.’s Return Comes into Focus
Vikings predicted to add 6’3, 175-tackle linebacker as Ivan Pace Jr. replacement
The modern day NFL tends to devalue running backs and interior linebackers when it comes to the draft, but the Minnesota Vikings could take the opposite approach this April. The Vikings hit a home run this offseason, stealing veteran running back Aaron Jones away from the rival Green Bay Packers. Jones has held up well,… Continue reading Vikings predicted to add 6’3, 175-tackle linebacker as Ivan Pace Jr. replacement
‘Very frustrating’ for Vikings run defense hampered by loss of Ivan Pace
The Vikings defense still ranks fourth in the NFL allowing just 3.9 yards per run, but they’re trending in the wrong direction. Linebacker Blake Cashman said he did not see quarterback Sam Darnold’s 52-yard touchdown pass Sunday to receiver Justin Jefferson, because of how Falcons running backs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier were gashing them.… Continue reading ‘Very frustrating’ for Vikings run defense hampered by loss of Ivan Pace
Vikings’ Playoff Scenarios and Chances: Minnesota Keeping Pace with Lions – Pro Football Network
Vikings’ Playoff Scenarios and Chances: Minnesota Keeping Pace with Lions Pro Football Network A Look into the NFC Playoff Picture Daily Norseman Vikings make a small jump ESPN Power Rankings after Week 12 Vikings Wire The View from VT: MIN’s Playoff Math, Former Viking Now a Panther, and The Other RB purplePTSD.com 3 problems the Vikings need to fix… Continue reading Vikings’ Playoff Scenarios and Chances: Minnesota Keeping Pace with Lions – Pro Football Network
Vikings-Cardinals preview, predictions: Can Minnesota keep pace in the NFC North?
Only four NFL teams have a better point differential than the Minnesota Vikings, and two of them are NFC North foes. The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers have already played this week and won. Minnesota has the head-to-head advantage against Green Bay, and Detroit is only a game ahead. For the Vikings to remain… Continue reading Vikings-Cardinals preview, predictions: Can Minnesota keep pace in the NFC North?
Vikings place linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. on injured reserve, sign former first-round pick Jamin Davis
The Vikings also activated edge rusher Gabe Murphy, the undrafted rookie out of UCLA, from injured reserve. Murphy has yet to make his NFL debut due to a knee injury suffered this summer. Murphy takes the roster spot freed up by tight end Nick Muse, who cleared waivers Tuesday after being waived on Monday. Muse… Continue reading Vikings place linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. on injured reserve, sign former first-round pick Jamin Davis
Thanksgiving wins by Lions, Packers put pressure on Vikings to keep pace
The Vikings’ margin for error in the best division in the NFL did not get any smaller on turkey day. The Lions and Packers both secured wins on Thanksgiving and improved to 11-1 and 8-3, respectively. That puts pressure on Minnesota to take care of a good Cardinals team on Sunday, get to 10-2, and… Continue reading Thanksgiving wins by Lions, Packers put pressure on Vikings to keep pace