Early Challenges The season began under a cloud of doubt. A key preseason injury to a highly-touted player set expectations low. Doubt surrounded the team as many anticipated a difficult road ahead, with key moments already weighing heavily on the collective mindset. Unforeseen Momentum Despite the setback, the team displayed a remarkable resurgence. A surge… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings rise from the ashes with 14-win season after J.J. McCarthy’s preseason injury sparks unexpected momentum and fierce determination for success
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With Sam Darnold’s rise, star ex-Michigan QB has unclear Vikings future
The Minnesota Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy 10th overall last year with the belief that the star Michigan quarterback would be the team’s signal-caller of the future. But McCarthy suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the preseason, and free agent signing Sam Darnold has led the Vikings to a surprising 14-2 record with a chance to… Continue reading With Sam Darnold’s rise, star ex-Michigan QB has unclear Vikings future
NFL power rankings: Lions, Vikings, Rams rise; Eagles, Steelers, Broncos fall ahead of Week 17
With two weeks left in the 2024 NFL regular season, the race for the top of the league is tight. Who will keep bringing the gifts for Christmas week, and who’s ready to fade before ringing in the new year? Here’s looking at how all 32 teams stack up against each other, complete with some… Continue reading NFL power rankings: Lions, Vikings, Rams rise; Eagles, Steelers, Broncos fall ahead of Week 17
Sam Darnold’s rise starts with the simple things
EAGAN — The Minnesota Vikings season had a pretty clear pivot point. Coming out of a 12-7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in which Sam Darnold threw three interceptions and the offense struggled to finish drive, the Vikings quarterback was either going to continue to be a roller coaster or he was going to use… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s rise starts with the simple things
Vikings see a slight rise in ESPN’s Power Rankings
Following the thrilling 30-27 overtime win over the Chicago Bears, the Vikings saw a slight rise in their ESPN power ranking. Entering Week 12, Minnesota was ranked No. 6, but after beating the Bears, the Vikings entered Week 13 as the fifth-best team in the NFL. The FPI accurately puts the Vikings’ defense at the… Continue reading Vikings see a slight rise in ESPN’s Power Rankings
NFL power rankings: Eagles, Vikings rise; Commanders, 49ers fade ahead of Week 13
Thanksgiving is always a pivotal point in the NFL season. With November getting closer to its end, the home stretch ahead of the playoffs is just around the corner. The contenders across the league are trying to flex a little more at the right time, but some of the struggling teams looking ahead to next… Continue reading NFL power rankings: Eagles, Vikings rise; Commanders, 49ers fade ahead of Week 13
Winners Rise Up | Gopher Men's Basketball vs. Yale Cinematic Recap
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