Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here. ___ Playoff berths, draft positioning and more are up for grabs in Week 17. There’s going to be plenty of football on television this holiday week with the NFL… Continue reading Pro Picks: Chargers over Patriots is the best bet and Broncos and Vikings will pull off upsets
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Pro Football Focus’ 3 highest-graded Seahawks vs. Vikings on defense in Week 16
The Seattle Seahawks fell short of upsetting the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, dropping their Week 16 contest 27-24. Mike Macdonald’s defense struggled to get stops. Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 246 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson was unstoppable, totaling 10 catches for 144 yards and two scores. Kevin O’Connell… Continue reading Pro Football Focus’ 3 highest-graded Seahawks vs. Vikings on defense in Week 16
Could the Vikings land a former Pro Bowler before the playoffs?
The Minnesota Vikings are currently sitting at 12-2 and tied with the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions atop the NFC standings. That makes Minnesota’s final three games the most pivotal of the season. If the Vikings win, they’ll not only take home the NFC North crown but will be the top seed in the NFC, earning… Continue reading Could the Vikings land a former Pro Bowler before the playoffs?
4 Vikings lead NFC position groups in Pro Bowl voting
A foursome of Vikings stars lead their respective positions in vote-getting for the 2025 Pro Bowl. With just one week of voting left, wide receiver Justin Jefferson, linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. and long snapper Andrew DePaola lead their respective positions in fan voting. The NFL only noted who the NFC and… Continue reading 4 Vikings lead NFC position groups in Pro Bowl voting
Pro Picks: Eagles will cruise past the Commanders and Seahawks will upset the Vikings
Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here. ___ The setup for two Christmas Day games means two games on Saturday in Week 16. They’ll be potential playoff previews. Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending Super Bowl… Continue reading Pro Picks: Eagles will cruise past the Commanders and Seahawks will upset the Vikings
NFC No. 1 Seed Playoff Scenarios in Week 15: Three-Team Race Between the Lions, Eagles, and Vikings – Pro Football Network
NFC No. 1 Seed Playoff Scenarios in Week 15: Three-Team Race Between the Lions, Eagles, and Vikings Pro Football Network 2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Eagles tie Lions for first in NFC; Texans clinch AFC South CBS Sports NFC playoff picture update: Lions maintain No. 1 spot despite loss, Eagles close gap Pride Of Detroit Poll: Who Will… Continue reading NFC No. 1 Seed Playoff Scenarios in Week 15: Three-Team Race Between the Lions, Eagles, and Vikings – Pro Football Network
Vikings’ Brian O’Neill follows own standard, even if Pro Football Focus says he’s having his best season
The rub lies in what the Vikings define as “clean” versus PFF. Outside evaluators dissect results, whereas coaches and players focus on the process. O’Neill might not have allowed a defender to obviously get in Darnold’s way, but he can think of plays in which he messed up and didn’t face consequences. “What I’m talking… Continue reading Vikings’ Brian O’Neill follows own standard, even if Pro Football Focus says he’s having his best season
Pro Picks: Falcons will upset the Vikings in Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota | State
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4 Vikings players lead their position group in early NFC Pro Bowl voting
Amid a 10-2 start to the season, plenty of Minnesota Vikings players are getting love in the early portion of fan voting for the Pro Bowl, according to data revealed by the NFL on Monday, Four Vikings lead their position in votes among NFC players: WR Justin Jefferson, OLB Andrew Van Ginkel, CB Byron Murphy… Continue reading 4 Vikings players lead their position group in early NFC Pro Bowl voting
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