Russini’s what I’m hearing: Vikings want Darnold back in 2025, Watson’s new deal, Brady’s big role

Anyone else losing track of what day it is? Between NFL on Wednesdays and Saturdays, endless food and end-of-year chaos, it’s a complete blur (and somehow I’m also already out of AA batteries for my toddler boys’ new toys). The holidays really do come with a time warp; add in all the unsolicited life advice… Continue reading Russini’s what I’m hearing: Vikings want Darnold back in 2025, Watson’s new deal, Brady’s big role

Brady ‘doubts’ Packers can stop this Vikings player. What game he’s calling in week 17

Tom Brady and  Kevin Burkhardt are back at it this weekend, this time calling the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers. After last week’s play, Tom Brady gave one of his 3 stars of the week to Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. “He came up so clutch when it mattered the… Continue reading Brady ‘doubts’ Packers can stop this Vikings player. What game he’s calling in week 17

Our Stance on the Vikings QB Debate, What if Vikings Lose to Packers, Ivan Pace

Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports. The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the December 23rd edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected]. Questions Answered: Our Stance on the Vikings QB Debate, What if Vikings Lose to Packers, Ivan Pace Also, please… Continue reading Our Stance on the Vikings QB Debate, What if Vikings Lose to Packers, Ivan Pace

Vikings TE Explains What Kind of Head Coach Kevin O’Connell Is

Credit: Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Vikings The Minnesota Vikings have raced out to 11 wins through 13 games this season. They weren’t supposed to be this good. In fact, they were expected to be bad. A significant asset that went unaccounted for is just how good of a coach Kevin O’Connell is. You’ve seen… Continue reading Vikings TE Explains What Kind of Head Coach Kevin O’Connell Is

Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson shares what makes Sam Darnold great

When Sam Darnold signed a one-year deal to quarterback the Vikings this past offseason, not many people thought the former top-five pick would have an MVP-caliber year. Darnold has helped guide the Vikings to an 11-2 record and battling for the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Tight end T.J. Hockenson appeared on the Gojo… Continue reading Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson shares what makes Sam Darnold great

What Second Look at Vikings Means for Caleb Williams and His Coach

The game against Minnesota might indicate little about the Bears for next season in general but more specifically it carries significance for Caleb Williams and interim coach Thomas Brown. It’s the first time they’ll get to see how Williams can perform with a second look at an opponent. It’s also an indication of how well… Continue reading What Second Look at Vikings Means for Caleb Williams and His Coach

Sam Darnold resurgence: What potential contract extension could look like for Vikings QB after hot 2024 season

Sam Darnold was largely an afterthought in the 2024 NFL offseason, parlaying a one-year stint on the San Francisco 49ers’ bench into a one-year, prove-it deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Nearly a full season later, he looks like a changed man, shedding the skittishness of his New York Jets days for big-play production under Kevin… Continue reading Sam Darnold resurgence: What potential contract extension could look like for Vikings QB after hot 2024 season

What we learned in NFL Week 14: Chiefs continue close-game magic, Vikings pass another test

Did the Chiefs just doink their way to a division title? Sort of. Did they strengthen their lead in the race for the AFC’s top seed? Absolutely. No matter how Matthew Wright’s 31-yard field goal found its way through the goal posts late Sunday night at Arrowhead, the Chiefs’ ridiculous stretch of success in one-score… Continue reading What we learned in NFL Week 14: Chiefs continue close-game magic, Vikings pass another test

Russini’s what I’m hearing: Cousins’ past and future, Belichick’s interest in college is real

Here we go — it’s December, Christmas is less than three weeks away, the regular season is winding down, and the playoff race is heating up. My apologies, I’m not trying to rush things; blame the three teams that have already punched their tickets to the postseason: the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Detroit… Continue reading Russini’s what I’m hearing: Cousins’ past and future, Belichick’s interest in college is real

What Will It Tell Us About the Wild If Jiricek Pans Out? – Minnesota Wild

The most notable rehab sports clinic in the Twin Cities may reside in Minneapolis, somewhere between Chicago Avenue and Eagan. But the Minnesota Wild are making their bid to become a haven for high draft picks after they traded for defenseman David Jiricek. Jiricek did not come cheap. The Wild gave up defenseman Daemon Hunt,… Continue reading What Will It Tell Us About the Wild If Jiricek Pans Out? – Minnesota Wild