Vikings named landing spot for $13 million RB with 4 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons

The Minnesota Vikings have some under-the-radar needs entering the new league year, and one of them is running back. Veteran Aaron Jones had a strong debut season with the Vikings, but he was slowed by various injuries late in the season and just turned 30 in December. Minnesota could certainly run it back with Jones,… Continue reading Vikings named landing spot for $13 million RB with 4 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons

Vikings Named “Best Landing Spot” for 10-Time Pro Bowler

Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports It was probably inevitable that the Minnesota Vikings would be whispered in Aaron Rodgers’ rumor mill, and in mid-January, here we are. Vikings Named “Best Landing Spot” for 10-Time Pro Bowler Rodgers could retire this offseason, rejoin the New York Jets, or sign with a team. Those are his options. And… Continue reading Vikings Named “Best Landing Spot” for 10-Time Pro Bowler

Saints named potential landing spot for Vikings QB in free agency

Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The New Orleans Saints enter the offseason with a ton of questions to answer. One question, the quarterback, could end up in… Continue reading Saints named potential landing spot for Vikings QB in free agency

Vikings-Lions boasts end zone fun in race for NFC’s top spot

Kevin Seifert Close Kevin Seifert ESPN Staff Writer Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate… Continue reading Vikings-Lions boasts end zone fun in race for NFC’s top spot

2024 NFL Week 17 QB Power Rankings: Ravens’ Lamar Jackson reclaims top spot; Vikings’ Sam Darnold rises again

1 Setting the Ravens record for single-season passing scores (37) is one thing; doing it in a pivotal rematch with the rival Steelers is another. This man is a walking highlight reel, effortlessly electric as both a tight-window thrower and play-extending speedster. His magical physical gifts are fully paired with smart, efficient and authoritative play.… Continue reading 2024 NFL Week 17 QB Power Rankings: Ravens’ Lamar Jackson reclaims top spot; Vikings’ Sam Darnold rises again

Vikings named potential landing spot for $5 million backup QB with 8-4 record as starter

Both Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings have remained mum on the veteran quarterback’s future as the team continues to pile up wins, their latest netting a 12-2 record entering Week 16. Darnold signed a one-year contract to join the Vikings this offseason. With career season highs in passing yards (3,530), passing TDs (29) and… Continue reading Vikings named potential landing spot for $5 million backup QB with 8-4 record as starter

Eagles clinch NFL playoff spot but Vikings left on the brink

Jalen Hurts threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Philadelphia outlasted Carolina on Sunday and clinched an NFL playoff berth while Minnesota routed Atlanta to reach the brink of the post-season. Hurts completed 14-of-21 passes for 108 yards and ran eight times for 59 yards as the Eagles (11-2) held off stubborn Carolina… Continue reading Eagles clinch NFL playoff spot but Vikings left on the brink

Vikings Fans Split On Clinching Playoff Spot in Week 14

The results are in for our SB Nation Reacts poll questions for Week 14, so let’s take a look at what everyone thinks about what our Minnesota Vikings are doing. As usual, we kick things off with our question about whether or not you feel the Vikings are moving in the right direction. With a… Continue reading Vikings Fans Split On Clinching Playoff Spot in Week 14

Vikings Veteran QB’s Spot on Notice, Insider Says

Getty Vikings quarterbacks Nick Mullens (left) and Sam Darnold (right) Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Nick Mullens has shined in his limited playing time behind Sam Darnold, converting two third-down throws after coming in cold midgame this season. However, if the Vikings needed an emergency starter, Mullens may not be the answer. Minnesota Star Tribune beat… Continue reading Vikings Veteran QB’s Spot on Notice, Insider Says

How the Minnesota Vikings can clinch a playoff spot this week

At 10-2 after Sunday’s win over the Cardinals, the Vikings have all but secured their spot in the NFL postseason. FTN Fantasy’s DVOA gives them a 99.7 percent chance to make the playoffs. And they can mathematically clinch a spot this upcoming week. Here’s how: 1. Vikings win vs. Falcons2. Seahawks win at Cardinals3. Bills… Continue reading How the Minnesota Vikings can clinch a playoff spot this week