Getty Jahmyr Gibbs runs for a touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings. The Detroit Lions went into Week 18 facing some big stakes, needing to beat the 14-win Minnesota Vikings to earn their second straight NFC North title. The Lions ended up winning in comfortable fashion, dominating their division rival on both sides of the ball… Continue reading Lions Getting Credit After Vikings Suffer Blowout Playoff Loss
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Lions, Vikings and Packers combine for ugly playoff collapse that NFL hasn’t seen from a division in 42 years
The NFC North pulled off a historical regular season in 2024, but surprisingly, that didn’t translate to any wins in the playoffs. The four teams in the division combined to go 45-23 in the regular season, which gave the NFC North the highest winning percentage (.662) by any division since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970,… Continue reading Lions, Vikings and Packers combine for ugly playoff collapse that NFL hasn’t seen from a division in 42 years
Why Eagles’ Jordan Mailata was ticked off at Vikings during their playoff loss to Rams
PHILADELPHIA — You want to get ready for Eagles versus Rams? Listen to Jordan Mailata. He’ll get you in the mood for the NFC Divisional game scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. “It’s going to be mano a mano,” the Eagles left tackle said after practice Wednesday. “It’s going to be good… Continue reading Why Eagles’ Jordan Mailata was ticked off at Vikings during their playoff loss to Rams
Former Green Bay Packers Playoff Hero Savagely Trolls Justin Jefferson, Vikings
The Green Bay Packers saw their 2024 NFL season come to a premature end. While they made the postseason as the seventh seed for the second year in a row, they were unable to overcome their own self-inflicted mistakes and mental errors in their 22-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round.… Continue reading Former Green Bay Packers Playoff Hero Savagely Trolls Justin Jefferson, Vikings
How we ignored the evidence before the Vikings’ playoff loss
In recent years, I’ve become more clear-eyed and honest when trying to predict the playoff fates of our local teams. Sometimes it yields pleasant surprises, as when the Wolves advanced to the Western Conference finals a year ago, but more than anything it guards against overestimation. The last two Vikings’ playoff entrants before this year,… Continue reading How we ignored the evidence before the Vikings’ playoff loss
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
Sam Darnold’s Vikings playoff debut off to disastrous start
Maybe the ghosts of MetLife traveled to State Farm Stadium. Sam Darnold’s first half of playoff football quickly turned disastrous, with the Vikings quarterback — and Jets castoff — turning the ball over twice and taking six sacks as the Rams jumped out to a double-digit lead in the NFC wild-card round. Sam Darnold reacts… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s Vikings playoff debut off to disastrous start
Vikings-Rams playoff thread: Sam Darnold makes his playoff debut
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold had an outstanding season and made the playoffs for the first time in his career. Tonight, Darnold makes his first-ever playoff start when the Minnesota Vikings take on the Los Angeles Rams at a neutral site at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams are hoping that… Continue reading Vikings-Rams playoff thread: Sam Darnold makes his playoff debut
Vikings coy about Daniel Jones’ role in wild-card playoff game against Rams
Vikings starting quarterback Sam Darnold, who went through a similar situation when he joined the 49ers last year, has previously spoken about his experience as a backup benefiting him. “You always wanna be on the field,” Jones said. “You always wanna be playing and competing, so that part’s tough, but, yeah, I do feel like… Continue reading Vikings coy about Daniel Jones’ role in wild-card playoff game against Rams
Kyren Williams player props odds, tips and betting trends for the Wild Card Playoff Round
Here are some key trends and stats to know before placing any bets on Kyren Williams’ player prop bets for Monday’s game, which starts at 8:00 PM ET on ABC/ESPN. In the NFC Wild Card Round, Williams’ Los Angeles Rams (10-7) will take on the Minnesota Vikings (14-3). The game is at State Farm Stadium… Continue reading Kyren Williams player props odds, tips and betting trends for the Wild Card Playoff Round