Vikings will host Patriots for joint practices in training camp

The Vikings will welcome the New England Patriots for joint practices during training camp at TCO Performance Center in August. The two teams — and their young quarterbacks — are scheduled to play a preseason game at noon on Saturday, Aug. 16, at U.S. Bank Stadium. A full schedule for Vikings training camp, including ticket… Continue reading Vikings will host Patriots for joint practices in training camp

The Vikings Have an Underrated Star

Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51), linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0), cornerback Byron Murphy (7), and offensive linebacker Dallas Tucker (15) celebrates a fumble return that is later called dead against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images Every team in… Continue reading The Vikings Have an Underrated Star

Tyler Batty, a rookie DL for the Vikings and son of a cowboy, is easy to root for

How many horses does Layne Batty own? It’s a question he doesn’t want to answer. He has nothing to hide. It’s just that if he were to say the number out loud, his wife, Peg, might cut him off from buying and raising more. Layne is a cowboy in every sense of the word. A… Continue reading Tyler Batty, a rookie DL for the Vikings and son of a cowboy, is easy to root for

We Found the Vikings’ Dark Horse Player

Jan 27, 2021; Mobile, AL, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas (20) during National practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports. The Minnesota Vikings’ depth chart contains 90 humans at the moment and will lose 37 players by the end of summer. The Vikings have a few deep sleepers on… Continue reading We Found the Vikings’ Dark Horse Player

Vikings Land One Player on All-PFF Team

We’re into the throes of the offseason, folks, and we’re still about two months away from the start of training camp, so a lot of what we’re going to be talking about between now and then has to do with what other people are saying about the Minnesota Vikings. To that end, we’ve found one… Continue reading Vikings Land One Player on All-PFF Team

Asante Samuel Jr., Packers WR1, Disenfranchised Fans

Oct 23, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (26) reacts after his interception against Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) is called invalid during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports We’re in the business on weekends of tracking Minnesota Vikings-themed “nopedy nopes”… Continue reading Asante Samuel Jr., Packers WR1, Disenfranchised Fans

NFC Notes: Colston Loveland, Matthew Golden, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson on OT Ozzy Trapilo: “It’s still early to make any assessments on that, but he’s exactly what we thought he was going to be.” (Courtney Cronin) Johnson said the strongside linebacker job will have an open competition, with DC Dennis Allen hoping to find the right fit. (Scott Bair) Johnson… Continue reading NFC Notes: Colston Loveland, Matthew Golden, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Vikings outcast makes wild case for NFL return with incredible UFL moment

It stinks when a draft pick doesn’t work out in the NFL. Sadly, the Minnesota Vikings have endured more than their fair share of selections in the first three rounds who don’t make it through their rookie deals. One pick that didn’t quite work out for the Vikings was Cameron Dantzler. The former Mississippi State… Continue reading Vikings outcast makes wild case for NFL return with incredible UFL moment

Your daily Vikings trivia game, Saturday edition

Hey Minnesota Vikings fans! We’re back for another day of the Daily Norseman in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. Today’s Daily Norseman in-5 game If you can’t see the game… Continue reading Your daily Vikings trivia game, Saturday edition

Is J.J. McCarthy the NFL’s biggest wild card in 2025? Plus, five sneaky-good games in the schedule release

O’Connell has shown the ability to adapt and adjust to different quarterbacks, accentuating the strengths of each one. In his three years with Minnesota, KOC has impressively game-planned with Darnold, Kirk Cousins, Josh Dobbs, Nick Mullens and even Jaren Hall directing the offense. Since 2022, Vikings quarterbacks have combined to throw 95 touchdown passes against… Continue reading Is J.J. McCarthy the NFL’s biggest wild card in 2025? Plus, five sneaky-good games in the schedule release