Studs and duds from the Vikings win over Tennessee

The Minnesota Vikings advanced to 8-2 with a win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Let’s have a closer look at everything that worked and didn’t work in Tennessee… Sam Darnold’s highest graded game This is one of those instances where the box score does not tell the story as well as the tape, according… Continue reading Studs and duds from the Vikings win over Tennessee

Where the Minnesota Vikings and the Rest of the NFL Teams Stand Through 11 Weeks

Steve Roberts-Imagn Images. Folks, we are fully entrenched in the second half of the NFL season. With Week 11 now in the books, there are just seven weeks left in the regular season before we officially know how the NFL playoff picture will look in January. Here is a look at where the playoff races… Continue reading Where the Minnesota Vikings and the Rest of the NFL Teams Stand Through 11 Weeks

Boldy Became A Shining Light After Guerin Took A Shot In the Dark On Him – Minnesota Wild

January 16th, 2023. That was the day a 21-year-old Matt Boldy signed a new seven-year, $49 million deal to stay in Minnesota through the 2029-30 season. Boldy signed his contract extension during the middle of a season in which he scored 31 goals and ended his second season with 63 points.  Bill Guerin handed this… Continue reading Boldy Became A Shining Light After Guerin Took A Shot In the Dark On Him – Minnesota Wild

Vikings’ middling run game makes it abundantly clear — they need help on the interior OL

Think about everything the Minnesota Vikings have tried to do to create a consistent run game over the last three seasons. They have used three different starting running backs: Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison and Aaron Jones. They added a physical tight end in free agency: Josh Oliver. They traded left guard Ezra Cleveland last year,… Continue reading Vikings’ middling run game makes it abundantly clear — they need help on the interior OL

Liam Ohgren Is Showing Us the Difference Between A Good Prospect and A Great One – Minnesota Wild

In recent seasons, Minnesota Wild fans have been spoiled by seeing what a future superstar looks like in their first NHL games. Kirill Kaprizov scored an overtime winner in his NHL debut, Brock Faber looked right at home in playoff action, and Matt Boldy catalyzed Kevin Fiala’s career year in 2021-22.  It’s safe to say… Continue reading Liam Ohgren Is Showing Us the Difference Between A Good Prospect and A Great One – Minnesota Wild

Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell is a legitimate contender for coach of the year

Once again, the NFL, if not the entire sports world, revolves around our little slice of flyover country. The current front-runners for NFL coach of the year should be a Viking, a would-be Viking and a former Viking. O’Connell’s career regular-season record, following a check-the-box 23-13 victory at Tennessee on Sunday, is 28-16 for a… Continue reading Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell is a legitimate contender for coach of the year

Golden Gopher Plays of the Week 11/4-11/10: Presented by Cub

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Does the Vikings’ Defense Have More Sizzle when a Youngster is on the Field?

Aug 24, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Jalen Redmond (61) recovers a fumble against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-USA TODAY Sports No, we’re not talking about Dallas Turner — a separate debate. Instead, it’s defensive tackle Jalen Redmond. Does the Vikings’ defense… Continue reading Does the Vikings’ Defense Have More Sizzle when a Youngster is on the Field?

Randy Moss found joy in one particular moment from the Vikings win

The Minnesota Vikings didn’t have much to celebrate on Sunday but won the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In that game the offense looked rough, Sam Darnold played his worst game of the season, but the defense made some plays. One of those plays was made by Camryn Bynum, who had an interception and then… Continue reading Randy Moss found joy in one particular moment from the Vikings win