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The Minnesota Vikings Will Bench Sam Darnold for Daniel Jones

Luke Hales/Getty Images Daniel Jones wanted to go to a contender, and that is exactly what happened after his release from the New York Giants. Jones hit waivers and ended up signing with the Minnesota Vikings. This move for the Vikings now creates some conversation surrounding the quarterback position. Right now, it is currently Sam… Continue reading The Minnesota Vikings Will Bench Sam Darnold for Daniel Jones

Sam Darnold Too Expensive for Vikings? Daniel Jones Might be the Better Option Anyway…

Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Daniel Jones now plays quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. He chose the Vikings, among about 6-7 very interested teams, according to reports. But that doesn’t mean the 2019 1st round pick is competition for 2018 1st round pick, and current Vikings QB1, Sam Darnold. Not unless both guys end up back… Continue reading Sam Darnold Too Expensive for Vikings? Daniel Jones Might be the Better Option Anyway…

The 11 Best Vikings Through 11 Games

Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings were expected to have a rough season in year one without Kirk Cousins, but surprisingly, they have won nine of their first 11 contests, making a strong push for the postseason. Part of that success is the coaching tandem of Kevin O’Connell and Brian Flores, but some players… Continue reading The 11 Best Vikings Through 11 Games

The Wild Were Smart To Grab John Hynes When They Did – Minnesota Wild

Heads turned this week when the Boston Bruins fired head coach Jim Montgomery after his first year made history as the best single-season record (65-12-5). 2023-24 was also impressive, and the Bruins finished with a 47-20-15 record. However, they lost a 3-1 lead in the second round of playoffs and were 8-9-3 in the 2024-25… Continue reading The Wild Were Smart To Grab John Hynes When They Did – Minnesota Wild

Wild Keep Winning On the Road

That’s Wild The Minnesota Wild don’t care about being away from the State of Hockey. In Buffalo on Wednesday night, the got a 1-0 gutsy win as Filip Gustavsson earned the shutout. It marked the 10th win on the road for the Wild, and are now 10-1-3 as the visitors — and incredibly impressive… https://hockeywilderness.com/news-rumors/wilderness-walk/wild-keep-winning-on-the-road-r30374/

Putting the NFC North’s dominance in context: Best division since realignment?

The NFL’s Thanksgiving schedule delivers three-fourths of what could become the most dominant division since the league realigned in 2002. The 2024 NFC North is the first division since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger to feature three teams with at least eight victories through Week 12, led by the 10-1 Detroit Lions, who have tied an… Continue reading Putting the NFC North’s dominance in context: Best division since realignment?

The Vikings Did It on the Ground Again

Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports No, the Minnesota Vikings don’t have an impressive rushing attack. They can’t ever seem to punch the ball in from close goal line scenarios, and Aaron Jones hitting triple-digits is few and far between. Despite an early fumble, both of the positives happened on Sunday. More so, though, the focus should… Continue reading The Vikings Did It on the Ground Again

Daniel Jones is signing with the Vikings after his release from the Giants, AP source says

Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Jones will join Minnesota’s practice squad less than a week after the Giants released the former No. 6 overall draft pick, according to the person who spoke to the AP… Continue reading Daniel Jones is signing with the Vikings after his release from the Giants, AP source says

Vikings’ postgame quotes are major embarrassment for Matt Eberflus and the Bears

How does another week of field goal discourse sound? Kicking strategy was the only topic of conversation in Chicago this week. After the Packers blocked the Bears’ would-be game-winning kick in Week 11, a lot of Green Bay’s special teams players talked about how predictable the block was because of hints they saw on tape.… Continue reading Vikings’ postgame quotes are major embarrassment for Matt Eberflus and the Bears