Did Dan Campbell tell Kevin O’Connell that Vikings will beat Rams?

Either Dan Campbell is expecting the Minnesota Vikings to beat the Los Angeles Rams in the wild card round, or he thinks Kevin O’Connell is still Sean McVay’s offensive coordinator. That or Campbell was just trolling O’Connell when he told the Vikings head coach, “I’ll see you in two weeks” after Detroit’s clinching victory in… Continue reading Did Dan Campbell tell Kevin O’Connell that Vikings will beat Rams?

Will Vikings win the Super Bowl? Predictions for NFL playoff bracket

The NFL playoffs are officially set after 18 grueling weeks of the regular season starting in September. The Minnesota Vikings miss out on a bye after losing to the Detroit Lions, which means they get right back into the thick of it. The Vikings will be facing the Los Angeles Rams in the opening round… Continue reading Will Vikings win the Super Bowl? Predictions for NFL playoff bracket

‘The whole world will be watching’

Minnesota: WIN – First-round bye, LOSS/TIE – at TB, ATL or LAR Detroit: WIN/TIE – First-round bye, LOSS – at TB, ATL or LAR Here are five Vikings storylines to follow into Sunday night’s matchup: 1. Justin Jefferson on matchup with Lions: ‘The whole world will be watching and I’m excited to be a part… Continue reading ‘The whole world will be watching’

Pat Jones II will miss Lions game

Jones was limited the first two days of practice but was back to full participation by week’s end. He said Wednesday he would play against the Lions. Ingram appeared on the practice report Thursday as a limited participant with a back issue but practiced fully Friday. For the Lions, running back David Montgomery (knee) and… Continue reading Pat Jones II will miss Lions game

Vikings will be getting trade calls on J.J. McCarthy: Adam Schefter

Consider the question begged. The phone is practically already ringing.  The ghosts have been dispensed, Sam Darnold is slinging it, and the Vikings are playoff-bound — with a chance to secure a first round bye in Detroit on Sunday.  What, then, does Minnesota do with the man drafted 10th overall last year? Minnesota Vikings quarterback… Continue reading Vikings will be getting trade calls on J.J. McCarthy: Adam Schefter

Vikings stressing poise ‘through the noise’ to kicker Will Reichard

Vikings kicker Will Reichard missed two field-goal attempts — plus a third nullified by penalty — but cleared two others in Sunday’s 27-25 win over the Packers. The rookie sixth-round pick from Alabama is now 21-of-26 on the season. This was the second time Reichard has missed multiple attempts in a game, the first being… Continue reading Vikings stressing poise ‘through the noise’ to kicker Will Reichard

Vikings remain confident in Will Reichard despite misses against Packers

The Vikings aren’t losing any faith in rookie kicker Will Reichard despite a few missed field goals against the Packers on Sunday. Reichard missed a 57-yarder off the crossbar in the first quarter, which was basically the first time all year he hasn’t had enough leg on a kick. He missed a 55-yarder wide right… Continue reading Vikings remain confident in Will Reichard despite misses against Packers

The San Francisco 49ers Will Trade With the Minnesota Vikings for JJ McCarthy to Replace Brock Purdy

Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The San Francisco 49ers, a year after making the Super Bowl, are on the outside looking in as they are 6-9 and eliminated from playoff contention. Brock Purdy has had a good run, but it’s clear San Francisco has reached their ceiling with him under center. With that, they need a switch,… Continue reading The San Francisco 49ers Will Trade With the Minnesota Vikings for JJ McCarthy to Replace Brock Purdy

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

Why the Detroit Lions will finally get help from Packers by beating Vikings

As I’m sure you’re aware of by now, the Detroit Lions could clinch the NFC No. 1 seed by Monday night. The scenario is simple: first, they need the Green Bay Packers to defeat the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon (4:25 p.m. ET on FOX — nationally televised). Then the Lions need to defeat the… Continue reading Why the Detroit Lions will finally get help from Packers by beating Vikings