Getty Head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings looks on versus the Los Angeles Rams. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans was claimed by the Carolina Panthers on Monday, November 25, effectively ending his time in Minnesota. The Vikings waived Evans on Saturday, November 23 to make roster room for tight end Nick Muse, who… Continue reading Vikings Lose $4 Million Former Starter to NFC Foe
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Studs and duds from Vikings’ victory over Chicago
As per usual, it was a journey for the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field but they came out with a 30-27 victory that included a number of impressive performances and some concerns. Let’s take a look at everything that went right and wrong… Sam Darnold, in every way possible The Vikings QB produced the third… Continue reading Studs and duds from Vikings’ victory over Chicago
Two Vikings nominated for Player of the Week award
After the Vikings’ thrilling overtime win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, two Minnesota players have been nominated for the FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week for fans to vote on. Quarterback Sam Darnold and wide receiver Jordan Addison are up for the vote in their respective categories. Contending with the two Vikings… Continue reading Two Vikings nominated for Player of the Week award
Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Gets Honest on Frustration After Bears Win
Getty Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson wasn’t thrilled despite his team’s 30-27 overtime win over the Chicago Bears on November 24. Minnesota Star Tribune beat reporter Andrew Krammer took note of Jefferson’s mood in the locker room after a game that saw him catch just one pass… Continue reading Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Gets Honest on Frustration After Bears Win
The Vikings’ Playoff Chances are Sky High, Per Prominent Model
Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images Sitting at 9-2, the Vikings’ playoff odds are looking pretty good. Very good, in fact. But, to be sure, there’s a lesson to be learned from Sunday’s too-close-for-comfort win: counting one’s purple chickens before they’ve hatched is foolish. What we have are strong odds but not ironclad certainty. What do we… Continue reading The Vikings’ Playoff Chances are Sky High, Per Prominent Model
Vikings Status After Week 12
EAGAN, Minn. — A Thanksgiving tripleheader involving three of the four NFC North teams is on the way, but the Vikings have the dwindling days of November to rest, recover and ready themselves for what they hope is a December to remember. Minnesota (9-2) went 4-0 in November and will start a stretch of three… Continue reading Vikings Status After Week 12
Packers lose practice squad LB Jamin Davis to Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings signed linebacker Jamin Davis off the practice squad of the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday. Davis, a former first-round pick of the Washington Commanders, signed with the Packers practice squad on Oct. 29. He made no appearances as a practice squad elevation for the Packers. Players on practice squads can sign with… Continue reading Packers lose practice squad LB Jamin Davis to Vikings
Kevin O’Connell deserves blame for recent Justin Jefferson struggles
Prior to a Week 9 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, Justin Jefferson shared that Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell had dialed down the complexity of the team’s offensive scheme a bit during their mini-bye week following their loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8. Some of these changes were implemented to help… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell deserves blame for recent Justin Jefferson struggles
Bo Richter ‘continues to excel’ as Vikings special teams come off roller-coaster performance against Bears
Vikings special teams coordinator Matt Daniels knows he can only hold on to young players who are developing as part of his unit for so long. Rookie linebacker Bo Richter is one Daniels is cherishing while he can. “He continues to excel in his role,” Daniels said Tuesday at TCO Performance Center. “Surely enough, this… Continue reading Bo Richter ‘continues to excel’ as Vikings special teams come off roller-coaster performance against Bears
Vikings steal former 1st-round pick off Packers practice squad
In Week 8, the Washington Commanders waived 2021 first-round pick Jamin Davis after an unsuccessful transition to the edge in Dan Quinn’s system. A week later, Davis joined the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad as a linebacker, the position he was drafted to play coming out of the University of Kentucky. While Davis has yet… Continue reading Vikings steal former 1st-round pick off Packers practice squad