Neal: From first to worst, NFC North disappoints in postseason – Star Tribune

Neal: From first to worst, NFC North disappoints in postseason  Star Tribune Inbox: There are exceptions, but that’s definitely the rule  Packers.com NFC Hierarchy/Obituary: Conference Championship Round edition  PhillyVoice.com Lions, Vikings, Packers went from dominant to duds outside NFC North  Yahoo Sports Lions, Vikings and Packers combine for ugly playoff collapse that NFL hasn’t seen from a division in… Continue reading Neal: From first to worst, NFC North disappoints in postseason – Star Tribune

Which Postseason Coach Would Peyton Manning Most Like to Play For? You Know.

“Anytime I’ve ever gotten a chance to have any interactions with Peyton was always me telling him how much I respect him and he’s meant to this league,” O’Connell said. “So to have that text was one of one. “What his words mean … it’s Peyton Manning,” he added. “So that meant a lot to… Continue reading Which Postseason Coach Would Peyton Manning Most Like to Play For? You Know.

15 Endearing Factors that Helped 2024 Vikings Earn Postseason Trip

2. Any game can be a close game | by Craig Peters One can usually count on the Vikings to keep things interesting. Minnesota went 9-1 in one-score games this season, improving to 26-9 in such contests under O’Connell, who has the second highest win percentage (.743) when teams are within 8 points on the… Continue reading 15 Endearing Factors that Helped 2024 Vikings Earn Postseason Trip

NFL playoff race: Vikings host Packers in potential NFC postseason preview | NFL

Game of the week Green Bay Packers (11-4) v Minnesota Vikings (13-2) The scheduling gods have flexed their muscles and pushed another potential warm-up for the postseason into the choice late-afternoon slot. We have a late festive feast in Green Bay heading to Minnesota, in favor of a damp squib between Philadelphia and Dallas, for… Continue reading NFL playoff race: Vikings host Packers in potential NFC postseason preview | NFL

Vikings clinch postseason berth thanks to Seahawks’ loss versus Packers

Nonetheless, the Vikings have plenty of cause for celebration after a rapid turnaround that was not without obstacle. Hopes outside Minnesota were low for the Vikings heading into the 2024 season. Following a 7-10 campaign in which franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles before eventually departing in free agency, the club drafted J.J. McCarthy… Continue reading Vikings clinch postseason berth thanks to Seahawks’ loss versus Packers

Vikings clinch postseason berth with Seahawks loss to Packers

The Vikings don’t play until Monday night this week, but they can already punch their ticket to the postseason. With Seattle’s loss to Green Bay on Sunday night, Minnesota has officially clinched a playoff berth. This was one of three ways the Vikings could clinch a spot in Week 15. The other two were a… Continue reading Vikings clinch postseason berth with Seahawks loss to Packers

Sam Darnold garners ‘M-V-P’ chants as Vikings eye return to postseason

Over the past four games, Darnold completed 68% of his passes for 1,158 yards, 11 touchdowns and no interceptions. EAGAN, Minn. — Just moments after leading the Minnesota Vikings on a seven-play, 98-yard drive to cap a dominating performance on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, the cameras inside U.S. Bank Stadium found Sam Darnold on… Continue reading Sam Darnold garners ‘M-V-P’ chants as Vikings eye return to postseason