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The Minnesota Vikings lost rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy to a season-ending knee injury in August. McCarthy underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus during the preseason. On Wednesday, the Vikings announced McCarthy had a second surgery on his right knee. The second procedure was needed after an increase in rehab activity caused swelling in the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2024 NFL season. Minnesota is 7-2 heading into Week 11 and is only one game behind Detroit in the NFC North divisional race. Nobody predicted that the Vikings would be this good in the offseason, especially after rookie QB J.J. McCarthy went […]

Sam Darnold has rectified his NFL career this season with the Minnesota Vikings. After signing a one-year deal, the quarterback has led his new team to a 7-2 record while putting up the best numbers of his career. However, with 2024 first-round pick JJ McCarthy returning from injury next season, many have questioned whether Darnold […]

The Minnesota Vikings will meet the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. It will be a cross-conference battle at Nissan Field as we share our NFL odds series and make a Vikings-Titans prediction and pick. Vikings-Titans Last Game – Matchup History The Titans edged out the Vikings 31-30 in their last showdown on September 27, 2020, in a […]

Brett Favre was a decorated NFL player back in his playing days. He was a three-time NFL MVP and led the Green Bay Packers to the win at Super Bowl XXXI. Given Favre’s accomplishments in the NFL, have you ever wondered what kind of cars he drives? Well, wonder no more. Here is Brett Favre’s […]

The Minnesota Vikings (7-2) pulled out an ugly victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8) in Week 10, winning 12-7 in one of the season’s hardest watched games. Quarterback Sam Darnold had his worst performance of the year by far, but the Vikings still managed to escape with a victory. If not for the Vikings’ typically […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell gave a major update on the status of star running back Aaron Jones. Minnesota will play the Tennessee Titans on Sunday to keep pace with the red-hot Detroit Lions in the NFC North. But the Vikings’ ugly win against the Jacksonville Jaguars to get to 7-2 came at a […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been on a roll this season and they have played several impressive games in rolling to a 7-2 record. However, while they were able to come away with a 12-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 10, that victory was not one of their masterpieces. The Vikings are the first […]

Minnesota Vikings defender Cam Bynum is just one of many who are a big fan of Raygun, an Australian breakdancer who caught no shortage of attention during the Paris Olympics earlier this year. Some figures across sports have recreated the celebration on the field, including Bynum, who had it on full display during Sunday’s 12-7 […]

The Minnesota Vikings were in a tight battle with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but they may have lost one of their key offensive players for the game. Aaron Jones was carted off after taking a shot to the ribs, and the hope is that the injury isn’t serious. The Vikings were able to do X-rays on […]

After the Minnesota Vikings beat the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9, Kevin O’Connell went viral for approaching Anthony Richardson after the game. A week after the moment, the head coach reflected on his thoughts at the time, noting how important he felt it was to the young quarterback. “I just felt like if I can […]

It may have been a tough few weeks for Anthony Richardson, but some people still believe in him, and that accounts for opposing teams. After the Indianapolis Colts faced the Minnesota Vikings, head coach Kevin O’Connell found Richardson and gave him some encouraging words moving forward that the NFL audio caught. “Do me a favor […]

It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Vikings-Jaguars prediction and pick. The Vikings have been a surprising team this year with how good they have been. The Jaguars have been awful this season and are heading toward potentially firing their head coach. Vikings-Jaguars Last Game – Matchup History These two teams […]

The Minnesota Vikings breathed a sigh of relief after their Week 9 victory over the Indianapolis Colts and they should have an excellent chance to make it two wins in a row when they go to Jacksonville to take on the Jaguars in Week 10. The Vikings will be facing the second of their three-game […]

Mike Eayrs might look to you like a genial grandpa and former statistics teacher, and you’re not wrong — but he’s also the guy responsible for Aaron Rodgers’ only NFL title. Mike Eayrs is known as the grandfather of NFL analytics, and while his story hasn’t been adapted into a blockbuster Hollywood movie with Jonah […]

The Minnesota Vikings are making some special teams adjustments. Minnesota is signing free-agent kicker John Parker Romo, per NFL Network. This is due to a leg injury to Will Reichard, who is headed to the IR. The Vikings are having a surprisingly good season, with a 6-2 record. Minnesota just defeated the Indianapolis Colts to […]

The Minnesota Vikings experienced a significant loss in their Week 8 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Not only did Minnesota suffer its second defeat of the season against LA, the Vikings also lost standout left tackle Christian Darrisaw to injury. Following the game, Minnesota announced that the fourth-year offensive lineman suffered a season-ending knee […]

During the Minnesota Vikings and Indianapolis Colts matchup, a likely penalty on Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was picked up by referee, Shawn Smith. The no-call ultimately led to a Colts touchdown on the play as Darnold fumbled the ball, and it was returned for a TD. Even though Minnesota came up with the 21-14 win, […]

The Minnesota Vikings have lost their last two games after starting the 2024 campaign 5-0, and their defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8 was made even worse by the fact that they lost star left tackle Christian Darrisaw for the rest of the year after he suffered a torn […]

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the best teams in the NFL, and they just got even better. Two-time Pro Bowl tight end TJ Hockenson has finally risen from the ashes. The Vikings announced that tight end TJ Hockenson is finally healthy with a “HE’S BAAAAACK 😎” post, complete with a highlight video, via their […]

Just a few weeks ago, the Minnesota Vikings were creating one of the top stories of the 2024 NFL season. They had started the year with five straight victories — including three wins over the San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers — and were impressive on both sides of the line of […]

It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Colts-Vikings prediction and pick. The Colts have had issues with consistency this season, while the Vikings have been a surprise team. The Colts started the season slowly and have continued at 4-4. They have lost to the Texans twice, the Packers, and the Jaguars. […]

Vikings’ defensive coordinator Brian Flores gave his honest opinion on Anthony Richardson’s decision to sit out a play against the Los Angeles Rams. Flores’ statement comes in the middle of a major changeup for the Vikings’ defense as they are now expecting to face Joe Flacco at quarterback after the Colts benched Richardson for the […]

The Minnesota Vikings (5-2) are fully aware of the threat that the arduous NFC North presents and are doing everything possible to prop up their roster for the second half of the 2024-25 campaign. Following the season-ending injury sustained by Christian Darrisaw, the team is quickly plugging in Sam Darnold’s blind side after trading for […]

The NFL trade deadline is one of the most exciting days of the year in the sports world. It wasn’t always like that, though. For most of the NFL’s existence, trade deadline deals were a rarity, and it was until recently that the frequency in which teams conduct business on the last day to do […]

It’s time for the Minnesota Vikings to make a move. Not that long ago, just weeks ago, in fact, they were cruising and looking like a legitimate Super Bowl contender at 5-0. The wheels have come off a bit since then, though. That’s not to say the Vikings still can’t be a contender, but tough […]

The Minnesota Vikings have added tight end TJ Hockenson back to their 53-man roster, offering a much-needed boost following a 30-20 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed Hockenson’s activation on Friday, marking a major step forward in the tight end’s recovery […]

The Minnesota Vikings (5-2) have had a rough last few days, and their week just got much worse. Star left tackle Christian Darrisaw suffered a season-ending knee injury in Thursday’s controversial loss to the Los Angeles Rams, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Darrisaw needed assistance to exit the field, causing fans to instantly fear the worst. […]

Some Minnesota Vikings fans feel as if their team wasn’t given a fair shake on ‘Thursday Night Football’ against the Los Angeles Rams, and they may have a point. At the very least, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell has reason to be upset about the 30-20 loss, which featured a controversial facemask no-call that put the […]

NFL officiating is under the microscope once again. The NFL seems to regularly find itself in the middle of one officiating controversy or another. This trend held true on Thursday Night Football, as a missed call on an obvious penalty had a significant outcome on the conclusion of the game. One former NFL player did […]

The Los Angeles Rams prevailed in their Thursday Night Football matchup versus the visiting Minnesota Vikings, 30-20, benefiting immensely from a healthy Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp. They also got a bit of a boost from some stunning officiating late in the game. Trailing 28-20 with less than two minutes remaining and starting from the […]

The Minnesota Vikings are enjoying a surprisingly successful season in 2024. While Sam Darnold might not be the long-term answer at quarterback, he has played well, leading the Vikings to a 5-1 record heading into Week 8’s matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Unfortunately, Minnesota suffered a potentially significant loss as standout left tackle Christian […]

Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2024 season. The team signed Darnold to a one-year, $10 million deal in the offseason after losing longtime starter Kirk Cousin to the Atlanta Falcons. Darnold had become a journeyman quarterback since leaving the New York Jets after the 2020 […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had an impressive start to their 2024 NFL campaign. Minnesota possesses a 5-1 record going into their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Still, the Vikings have dealt with injury woes, with key tight end TJ Hockenson recovering from his knee ailment. Just two days after Hockenson’s encouraging […]

NFL Week 8 kicks off with an intriguing Thursday Night Football matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams. The former is looking to rebound from its first loss of the season while the latter may be showcasing its best players for trade deadline deals if rumors are correct. So, who comes out on […]

Week 8 is kicking off on Thursday night with a big NFC matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams. The game may feature two star wide receivers returning to the home team’s lineup. If Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua suit up, should you lock them into your lineup? Let’s find out in our […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the best surprises of the 2024 NFL season. Minnesota is 5-1 heading into Week 8, only recently suffering their first loss of the season in a one-score loss to Detroit. The Vikings have their defense to thank for much of their success in the early parts of the […]

After securing only their second win of the 2024 NFL season with an exciting effort against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Los Angeles Raiders have found themselves with the unenviable task of slowing down one of the best receivers in the NFL: Justin Jefferson. Serving as the focal point of one of the most surprisingly […]

After weeks and weeks of doom and gloom, the Los Angeles Rams are back and better than ever, recording their first win after the bye and getting some much-needed reinforcements in the form of Cooper Kupp, who is expected to make his return in time for Week 8. At 2-4, sure, the road to the […]