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Vikings QB Sam Darnold named NFC offensive player of the week

After becoming the first Vikings quarterback in 20 years to throw for five touchdowns in a game, Sam Darnold became the first Vikings player this season to take home NFC offensive player of the week honors. Darnold was recognized on Wednesday after setting career highs in touchdowns and yards (with 347) in the Vikings’ 42-21… Continue reading Vikings QB Sam Darnold named NFC offensive player of the week

NFL Power Rankings Week 15: Vikings, Seahawks move up, plus breakout player for every team

The NFL Power Rankings hate to tell you this, but the season is nearing its end. The playoff picture is coming into focus. Fans of the seven teams officially eliminated from the playoffs (the Jets, Browns, Patriots, Titans, Jaguars, Raiders and Giants) are digging into Dane Brugler’s NFL Draft content. Fans of the six teams… Continue reading NFL Power Rankings Week 15: Vikings, Seahawks move up, plus breakout player for every team

Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard is NFC Defensive Player of the Month

For the third straight year, a Vikings edge rusher has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Month at least once. Greenard, the Vikings’ highest-paid defender after signing a four-year, $76 million deal in March, was also playing through an illness that left him gassed before a final fourth down, leading to coach Kevin O’Connell’s… Continue reading Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard is NFC Defensive Player of the Month

Former UFL star Jalen Redmond emerging as impact player for Vikings

Earlier this year, Jalen Redmond was dominating for the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League. The former undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma, who was cut by the Carolina Panthers last year, had 4.5 sacks and 18 tackles in four UFL games before getting injured. The Vikings took note and signed him to a… Continue reading Former UFL star Jalen Redmond emerging as impact player for Vikings

NFL Week 14 best bets & player props: Vikings pound Falcons, Seahawks sack Cardinals, Rams-Bills soars OVER

What’s not to love about this time of the year? Food, family, festivities, fun and lots of meaningful football — and meaningful football means cleaner paths to betting success.  The Sporting News’ best bets have been as reliable as a snowy weather forecast in Buffalo. We’ve been stacking up the Ws like my kids have… Continue reading NFL Week 14 best bets & player props: Vikings pound Falcons, Seahawks sack Cardinals, Rams-Bills soars OVER

Cardinals player mocks Skol chant before losing

It’s a kiss of death. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zach Pascal is the latest player to mock the Vikings’ Skol chant before losing in Minnesota. Right when it looked like the Cardinals were going to leave Minnesota with a victory, Pascal simulated the Vikings’ Skol chant between plays. Sam Darnold then proceeded to lead an… Continue reading Cardinals player mocks Skol chant before losing

Vikings Release 'Pro Bowl-Caliber' Player to Clear Room for Daniel Jones – Athlon Sports

Vikings Release ‘Pro Bowl-Caliber’ Player to Clear Room for Daniel Jones  Athlon Sports Vikings Cut 11-TD Pass-Catcher to Make Room for Daniel Jones  Heavy.com Robert Tonyan News: Cut from Minnesota’s practice squad  RotoWire Vikings Release TE Robert Tonyan to Sign Quarterback Daniel Jones  BVM Sports Robert Tonyan: Cut from Minnesota’s practice squad  CBS Sports Source link

Two Vikings nominated for Player of the Week award

After the Vikings’ thrilling overtime win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, two Minnesota players have been nominated for the FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week for fans to vote on. Quarterback Sam Darnold and wide receiver Jordan Addison are up for the vote in their respective categories. Contending with the two Vikings… Continue reading Two Vikings nominated for Player of the Week award

The Most Popular NFL Player in Minnesota Isn’t a Viking

With the Vikings playing so well this season, you’d think that the most popular NFL player in Minnesota would play for the team, right? Wrong. There’s no denying it, the Minnesota Vikings are crushing the 2024 NFL season so far. Through week 11, they’ve only lost twice and have looked impressive in just about every… Continue reading The Most Popular NFL Player in Minnesota Isn’t a Viking