Aaron Jones has proved he still has it at 30 years old in what he hopes will be the first of many seasons with the Vikings. Jones, who ranks ninth among all NFL running backs with 1,471 yards from scrimmage this season, said Wednesday that he would like to end his career in Minnesota. That’s… Continue reading Running back Aaron Jones hopes to ‘finish my career’ with the Vikings
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Dan Campbell on Week 18 showdown with Vikings: “Exciting . . . but it’s not like it’s the playoffs”
By way of upside, the stakes on Sunday night between the Vikings and Lions are as high as they can be in a regular-season game. By way of downside, it’s not as if the loser will be done. Lions coach Dan Campbell knows it. “I mean, this is exciting, but it’s not like it’s the… Continue reading Dan Campbell on Week 18 showdown with Vikings: “Exciting . . . but it’s not like it’s the playoffs”
NFL Week 18 odds, picks: Vikings claim NFC North title, No. 1 seed with win vs. Lions; Bengals beat Steelers
We have reached the end of the road of the 2024 regular season with Week 18 on our doorstep. It’s been a wild year, setting the stage for what should be a fantastic playoff run over the next month. We’re also wrapping up the year on a positive note regarding my weekly bets, going 10-6… Continue reading NFL Week 18 odds, picks: Vikings claim NFC North title, No. 1 seed with win vs. Lions; Bengals beat Steelers
The Vikings Stifled the Packers With A Surprising Amount Of Man Coverage
The Minnesota Vikings did it. They overcame their holiday demons, the Green Bay Packers, to set up a win-and-get-a-bye game against the Detroit Lions. The defense held early in the game, allowing the offense time to get going. They never looked back after going up 20-3, ending up with a 27-25 win. In their Week… Continue reading The Vikings Stifled the Packers With A Surprising Amount Of Man Coverage
What does Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell share with Guy Chamberlin?
Who is Guy Chamberlin and why should Kevin O’Connell feel honored that he’s being mentioned alongside this man who coached his final NFL game 97 years ago? For starters, Chamberlin is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, enshrined in Canton, Ohio, in 1965 as a player-coach for the Canton Bulldogs (1922-23), Cleveland Bulldogs (1924), Frankford… Continue reading What does Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell share with Guy Chamberlin?
Vikings get bump ahead of showdown with Lions; Bucs trending up
The Rams’ tremendous bounceback from their 1-4 start to the season cannot go overlooked, as they’re only the 12th team since 1990 to make the playoffs — and just the ninth to win their division — after such a start. They’ve been in virtually every game since mid-September and have two of the best, Sean… Continue reading Vikings get bump ahead of showdown with Lions; Bucs trending up
Vikings Break Silence on Major QB Move Before Showdown With Lions – Athlon Sports
Vikings Break Silence on Major QB Move Before Showdown With Lions Athlon Sports Kevin O’Connell: We’ll discuss adding Daniel Jones to 53-man roster this week NBC Sports Vikings need to make one roster move to fortify their future and Kevin O’Connell hinted at it on Monday AtoZ Sports Could Eagles Sign Ex-Giants $160 Million QB? Sports Illustrated Vikings Thinking… Continue reading Vikings Break Silence on Major QB Move Before Showdown With Lions – Athlon Sports
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
NFL announces Week 18 schedule for 2024 season with Vikings-Lions on ‘Sunday Night Football’
The NFL on Sunday night announced its full Week 18 schedule for Saturday, Jan. 4, and Sunday, Jan. 5, and the regular season will come to a close in Detroit. The Minnesota Vikings (14-2) and Detroit Lions (13-2) will square off for the NFC North title and the conference’s No. 1 seed in the playoffs… Continue reading NFL announces Week 18 schedule for 2024 season with Vikings-Lions on ‘Sunday Night Football’
Vikings fans remember Greg Gumbel with connection to Adrian Peterson
On Friday, the sports world suffered a tremendous loss in the form of broadcaster Greg Gumbel, who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He was just 78 years old but left sports fans with a lifetime’s worth of memories, including several with ties to the Minnesota Vikings. On one of the biggest days… Continue reading Vikings fans remember Greg Gumbel with connection to Adrian Peterson