Former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has explained why he signed with the Vikings. Jones was benched by the Giants last week due to a combination of ineffectiveness and the team not wanting to risk being on the hook for a large injury guarantee. After a situation where Jones was assigned to play safety on the… Continue reading Daniel Jones on why he picked Vikings after abrupt Giants exit
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The P/PTSD Perspective: Saying Goodbye, Rookie a Snap Away, and Stat Milestone
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. PurplePTSD works in partnership with Vikings Territory, similarly doing their utmost to offer top-notch coverage of the Minnesota Vikings. As a result, we’re promoting five of their top articles of the past week in “The P/PTSD Perspective.” Take a peek at some of their best stuff. The P/PTSD Perspective: November 30th,… Continue reading The P/PTSD Perspective: Saying Goodbye, Rookie a Snap Away, and Stat Milestone
Justin Jefferson shut down? No problem for the Vikings.
Addison’s eight catches Sunday produced a red-zone touchdown and five first downs, three of them on third down and one of those in the red zone. Coverage schemes designed to focus on Jefferson had a direct impact on six of those catches, including the 45- and 69-yarders, a 7-yard catch on third-and-5 at the Chicago… Continue reading Justin Jefferson shut down? No problem for the Vikings.
Former Green Bay Packers Record-Holder Gets Released By Vikings
The 2020 Green Bay Packers were one of the most entertaining teams the franchise has had in recent memory. Being in his second year in head coach Matt LaFleur’s offense, and motivated by Green Bay’s decision to select Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers had one… Continue reading Former Green Bay Packers Record-Holder Gets Released By Vikings
All signs point to Sam Darnold leaving Vikings in free agency this spring
Everything is pointing towards this being Sam Darnold’s only season in a Minnesota Vikings uniform. Ever since rookie QB J.J. McCarthy impressed in training camp and then suffered a knee injury that ended his season before it began, the plan was for Darnold to play as well as possible this year and hopefully earn a… Continue reading All signs point to Sam Darnold leaving Vikings in free agency this spring
Matt Eberflus, Bears Roasted After Suffering Another Sad Blocked FG vs. Vikings
The Chicago Bears have a kicking problem. On Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, Bears kicker Cairo Santos lined up for a 48-yard field goal and had it blocked. Santos has missed three field goals between 40 and 49 yards this season and each has missed due to being blocked. Cairo Santos has three misses this… Continue reading Matt Eberflus, Bears Roasted After Suffering Another Sad Blocked FG vs. Vikings
Vikings Fans Slam Caleb Williams for ‘Backhanded’ Sam Darnold Comment
Getty Quarterback Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears. Eleven games into the best season of his career, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is still taking some by surprise — including Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Following Darnold’s 330-yard, two-touchdown performance that included an 83-yard scoring drive to clinch a 30-27 overtime win at Soldier Field… Continue reading Vikings Fans Slam Caleb Williams for ‘Backhanded’ Sam Darnold Comment
Checking in on Dallas Turner as the Vikings’ Season Hits the Stretch Run
Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Safe to say that Dallas Turner was facing huge expectations. After all, snagging the talented pass rusher from Alabama required Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to ship out no shortage of draft capital to hop up to No. 17. After eleven games, though, Mr. Turner has been having a quiet season. He’s the fifth… Continue reading Checking in on Dallas Turner as the Vikings’ Season Hits the Stretch Run
Vikings Cut 11-TD Pass-Catcher to Make Room for Daniel Jones
Getty Head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings released tight end Robert Tonyan on November 29 to make room for quarterback Daniel Jones on the team’s practice squad. Tonyan, 30, flashed during training camp as a favorite candidate to replace T.J. Hockenson, recovering from knee surgery, to begin the season. He… Continue reading Vikings Cut 11-TD Pass-Catcher to Make Room for Daniel Jones
Vikings Return Home as Favorites Against Cardinals
Vikings 23, Cardinals 20 – Staff, Bleacher Report The Arizona Cardinals lost some momentum on the other side of their Week 11 bye, losing 16-6 to the Seattle Seahawks on the road. They’ll continue to travel and face one of the league’s best squads. The Minnesota Vikings squandered a 3.5-point cover last week, allowing the… Continue reading Vikings Return Home as Favorites Against Cardinals