Will the Vikings win the NFC North? + KAT’s return to Minnesota

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild, who have lost three of their last four games, including another lopsided defeat (6-1) on Wednesday against Florida. Goaltending has been the biggest part of the Wild’s resurgence this season, and they need Filip Gustavsson to recover soon from his lower body injury. Otherwise, advanced data says… Continue reading Will the Vikings win the NFC North? + KAT’s return to Minnesota

Seahawks win over Vikings in Week 16 would mean more than a victory in Week 17

The Seattle Seahawks’ postseason hopes suffered a massive setback following Sunday Night Football’s 30-13 Week 15 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Los Angeles Rams took over control of the NFC West division as a result. Seattle’s playoff chances plummeted to 37.2% to win the division, and 35.1% to make the postseason, per Brady… Continue reading Seahawks win over Vikings in Week 16 would mean more than a victory in Week 17

Vikings’ Jalen Nailor: One reception in win

Nailor had one reception for five yards in Monday’s win over Chicago. Nailor had his first reception in two games as he’s a distant fourth option in the passing game. He’s still getting plenty of playing time as the third receiver, however, as he played on 41 of the offense’s 77 snaps. He has just… Continue reading Vikings’ Jalen Nailor: One reception in win

Kevin O’Connell is the new betting favorite to win NFL coach of the year

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is the new betting favorite to win the NFL’s coach of the year award this season. He surpassed the Lions’ Dan Campbell over the past couple days and currently has +110 odds to win it at both DraftKings and FanDuel. Campbell is second and remains very much in the mix.… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell is the new betting favorite to win NFL coach of the year

NFL Week 15 grades: Vikings earn ‘A-‘ for beating down Bears, Josh Allen leads Bills to ‘A’ in win vs. Lions

Getty Images Welcome to the Week 15 grades! The NFL playoff race is in full swing, and there are several big games on the Week 15 schedule that will have huge playoff implications. One of those games took place in Houston, where the Miami Dolphins wilted under the pressure of playing in a must-win game… Continue reading NFL Week 15 grades: Vikings earn ‘A-‘ for beating down Bears, Josh Allen leads Bills to ‘A’ in win vs. Lions

Bears vs. Vikings score, takeaways: Minnesota rolls while strengthening case to win NFC’s No. 1 seed

Monday night’s game between the Vikings and Bears was a microcosm of what both teams’ seasons have been so far. Minnesota made the necessary plays to win the game while playing complementary football. The Bears showed flashes of their potential, but it was overshadowed by too many self-inflicted wounds.  Minnesota’s 30-12 win was the byproduct… Continue reading Bears vs. Vikings score, takeaways: Minnesota rolls while strengthening case to win NFC’s No. 1 seed

5 Vikings Vying to Win End-of-Season Awards

Matt Krohn-Imagn Images. The Minnesota Vikings have the league’s sixth-best odds to win the Super Bowl, situated around a +1700 moneyline after 14 games and 12 wins. Sportsbooks believe Minnesota and Green Bay have the same odds of winning the chip. 5 Vikings Vying to Win End-of-Season Awards Multiple players are also in the mix… Continue reading 5 Vikings Vying to Win End-of-Season Awards