Sam Darnold was the QB8 in fantasy football 2024, leading the Vikings to 14 wins heading into their NFC North Division and No. 1 seed showdown on Sunday night against the Detroit Lions. More importantly, he helped produce the No. 4 and No. 20 wide receivers in PPR points per game, one of just four… Continue reading Fantasy football and reality align. Vikings should sign Sam Darnold, trade J.J. McCarthy
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JJ McCarthy Trade Rumors: Should Rams have interesting in Vikings QB?
One of the questions that the Los Angeles Rams will have to answer this offseason is whether or not they put a succession plan in place for quarterback Matthew Stafford. Stafford has shown flashes of elite play this season but has lacked sharpness, particularly over the last three weeks. The Rams quarterback is expected to… Continue reading JJ McCarthy Trade Rumors: Should Rams have interesting in Vikings QB?
New England Patriots Should Pursue Vikings Star RB in Free Agency
The New England Patriots have quite a few ways that they could look to improve during the NFL offseason. Obviously, their two biggest needs are adding more talent to the offensive line and bringing in a top-tier wide receiver for Drake Maye. However, could they consider pursuing a running back upgrade as well to beef… Continue reading New England Patriots Should Pursue Vikings Star RB in Free Agency
Will Lions rebound? Should Vikings keep Sam Darnold? What’s Belichick’s endgame?
What a difference a week makes. The Lions went from NFL darling to NFL question mark just that quickly. Will a spate of injuries and an ill-timed onside kick call change the trajectory of their dream season? FOX Sports’ NFL reporters tackle that topic in this week’s roundtable, along with whether the Bills can outscore… Continue reading Will Lions rebound? Should Vikings keep Sam Darnold? What’s Belichick’s endgame?
Patriots waive ex-Vikings starter. Should Minnesota bring the $4 million WR back?
K.J. Osborn’s first season away from Minnesota has not gone well. Frustrated by a lack of playing time for the NFL’s worst passing offense, Osborn was granted his release by the New England Patriots on Tuesday in what was reportedly a mutual decision for both sides. Osborn signed a one-year free agent contract with the… Continue reading Patriots waive ex-Vikings starter. Should Minnesota bring the $4 million WR back?
Why Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after another poor performance vs. Vikings
There are 100 million fully guaranteed reasons this may not happen, but the Falcons need to send Kirk Cousins to the sideline and start Michael Penix Jr. Let’s start, naturally, with the numbers as justification. Over the last four games, all Atlanta losses, Cousins has thrown eight interceptions without a touchdown, with a 7.57 yards-per-attempt… Continue reading Why Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after another poor performance vs. Vikings
Matthew Stafford’s Rams Still Dangerous, Vikings Should Extend Darnold
The Los Angeles Rams finally remembered who they are and gave us plenty to think about as we head into the stretch run of the regular season. The Rams reminded us they’re still a dangerous team after Matthew Stafford picked apart the Buffalo Bills’ defense in the wildest game of Week 14. L.A. also made… Continue reading Matthew Stafford’s Rams Still Dangerous, Vikings Should Extend Darnold
Vikings Should Give an Undrafted Rookie a Look
Credit: Caean Couto-USA TODAY Sports Week 14 will be a reunion with longtime Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. He bolted for Atlanta in March after six seasons in the North, perhaps hoping for a better chance to reach the postseason ‒ the contractual details surely mattered, too. Nine months later, the Vikings have been outpacing the… Continue reading Vikings Should Give an Undrafted Rookie a Look
NFL analysts split on how Vikings should handle major offseason QB decision
Inside TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn., the Vikings are certainly focusing on the here-and-now in the midst of a 10-2 season that has them a game behind the Detroit Lions for first place in the NFC North, and the conference at large. A major part of that success has hinged upon the successful play… Continue reading NFL analysts split on how Vikings should handle major offseason QB decision
The Wild Should Go Get Jacob Trouba – Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild fans are already familiar with Jacob Trouba. He played alongside Dustin Byfuglien for the Winnipeg Jets for six seasons from 2013 to 2019. Trouba and Byfuglien physically dominated the Wild and stirred up chaos. Winnipeg traded Trouba to the New York Rangers for Neal Pionk and the 20th pick in the 2019 draft.… Continue reading The Wild Should Go Get Jacob Trouba – Minnesota Wild