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

Prisco’s NFL Week 18 picks: Buccaneers roll to clinch division title, Lions edge Vikings for top seed

Two winning weeks in a row.  Does the season really have to end? I struggled mightily with my picks this season, but the last two weeks have been good. I went 10-6 against the spread last week and 12-4 straight up. Finally some momentum, but it’s too late if you ask me. My ATS record… Continue reading Prisco’s NFL Week 18 picks: Buccaneers roll to clinch division title, Lions edge Vikings for top seed

Lions, Vikings Battle for NFC’s Top Seed

2024 NFL Playoff Picture, Week 18: Lions, Vikings battle for NFC’s top seed For a few teams, this is the week that means everything. In the NFC, the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are playing the ultimate Game 272 at Ford Field. The winner will have home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. The loser? A… Continue reading Lions, Vikings Battle for NFC’s Top Seed

Gopher Football Top Defensive Plays in 2025 Duke's Mayo Bowl (Jan. 3, 2025)

Take a look back at the top defensive plays from Gopher Football’s 24-10 win over Virginia Tech in the 2025 Duke’s Mayo Bowl. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Top Pro Bowl Snub for Vikings, Daniel Jones, the DET Fear

Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images. The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the January 2nd edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected]. Questions Answered: Top Pro Bowl Snub for Vikings, Daniel Jones, the DET Fear Also, please note: These are opinion-based responses.… Continue reading Top Pro Bowl Snub for Vikings, Daniel Jones, the DET Fear

A different Sam Darnold? Vikings’ rematch with Lions has quarterback playing at the top of game

“Last year was a huge part for that for me, just being able to figure out my routine and figure out what the best study habits are,” Darnold said. “Being a backup quarterback, that’s the best way to learn what the best way is to study. … [Bringing] those study habits to what we do… Continue reading A different Sam Darnold? Vikings’ rematch with Lions has quarterback playing at the top of game

ESPN Power Rankings see Vikings make a jump towards the top

The Minnesota Vikings continue to receive national love after improving to 14-2. On Tuesday, ESPN released its final Power Rankings poll of the 2025 season, and the Vikings were in elite territory. ESPN ranked the Vikings No. 4, their highest spot since the Week 7 poll, where they were No. 2. Last week, the Vikings… Continue reading ESPN Power Rankings see Vikings make a jump towards the top

‘Sloppy football’ won’t allow Packers to get job done vs. top teams

GREEN BAY – The head coach called it out. In the first answer Matt LaFleur gave at his usual day-after-game press conference Monday, he called what the Packers played in Sunday’s loss to the Vikings “sloppy football.” As he continued, he wasn’t just referencing the pre-snap penalties that once again reared their ugly head in… Continue reading ‘Sloppy football’ won’t allow Packers to get job done vs. top teams

Packers vs. Vikings score: Minnesota survives late Green Bay rally, will face Lions for NFC’s top seed

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings got a big lead on the rival Green Bay Packers back in September, going up 28-0 before nearly coughing up the advantage entirely. Three months later, they offered up a sequel for the U.S. Bank Stadium crowd, nearly surrendering a 27-10 fourth-quarter lead before outlasting their NFC North rivals for… Continue reading Packers vs. Vikings score: Minnesota survives late Green Bay rally, will face Lions for NFC’s top seed