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The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most surprising teams in the NFL through two weeks. Vikings fans everywhere were crushed when rookie QB J.J. McCarthy was ruled out for the year with a meniscus injury. That thrust backup Sam Darnold into the limelight where he as surprisingly been excellent. Darnold talked about his experiences […]

The Houston Texans head to Minnesota to take on the Vikings as they look to remain unbeaten through three weeks into the NFL season. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Texans-Vikings prediction and pick. Houston (2-0) is looking like the real deal as they come into Week 3 on the road. […]

All is right with the Minnesota Vikings after two games. They are a perfect 2-0, having defeated the New York Giants in the season opener and the defending NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers in Week 2. Beating the Giants in the opener was not a huge achievement because New York was coming off a 5-12 […]

The Minnesota Vikings will host the Houston Texans in one of the NFL’s top games of the Week 3 schedule. The defending AFC South champions feature quarterback C.J. Stroud and wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The Texans have been expected to build off their excellent 2023 season and have gotten off to a 2-0 start. #Texans […]

The Minnesota Vikings are surprisingly 2-0, thanks in large part to superstar wideout Justin Jefferson playing like a Hall-of-Famer. However, the LSU alum’s availability for the Vikings’ Week 3 game against the Houston Texans was up in the air when he suffered a quadriceps injury this past Sunday. However, Jefferson confirmed that he’ll play, via […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the surprises of the NFL season through two weeks. Kevin O’Connell has the Vikings playing great ball so far this season, and they are 2-0 after a big upset over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Ahead of their Week 3 clash with the Houston Texans, defensive tackle […]

On Sunday, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley sounded the Gjallarhorn, energizing the crowd and marking the start of the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 2 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. While Conley was in Minneapolis for the Vikings game, burglars targeted his west-metro home, police reported on Wednesday. Mike Conley’s house being burglarized According to a […]

The expectation for the Minnesota Vikings was that JJ McCarthy was supposed to start and get his feet wet. Unfortunately, the rookie signal caller got injured which left Kevin O’Connell with no choice but to field Sam Darnold. Since then, the squad has been on a roll and is even at the top of the […]

Star Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was forced to leave the team’s Week 2 after suffering a quad injury. But as the Vikings prepare for the Houston Texans in Week 3, Jefferson is looking more and more likely to be on the field. The wide receiver participated in Minnesota’s walkthrough on Wednesday, via Adam […]

By now, you’ve probably heard all about the ref so fast he can keep pace with Justin Jefferson, even when the 49ers defense can’t. But now it’s time to put a name on the zebra striped speedster and do a deep dive on the legend that is… Tyree Walton. Walton became the talk of the […]

The Minnesota Vikings strive to continue their hot start to the season in their Week 3 home game against the Houston Texans. After registering season-opening wins against the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers, head coach Kevin O’Connell’s players have a boat load of confidence. It was widely assumed and predicted just two weeks […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ strong start to the 2024 NFL season isn’t the only thing making headlines for the team. After their Week 2 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, the internet erupted with speculation surrounding Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and TikTok star Tianna Robillard. Robillard, who boasts a massive social media following of over […]

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most surprising teams in the NFL through two weeks. Vikings fans everywhere were crushed when they learned that QB J.J. McCarthy would miss his rookie season with a meniscus injury. Thankfully, veteran Sam Darnold has stepped right in and led the Vikings to a 2-0 start of the […]

Everything looks rosy for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. Justin Jefferson got a good injury update, and defensive coordinator Brian Flores made Brock Purdy’s head spin. But folks, the Vikings are not the real deal after their upset victory over the 49ers. But before we go down the real road, let’s take the imaginary road […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said that wide receiver Justin Jefferson will be “day-to-day” due to the quad contusion that he suffered against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, and said that it was “pretty positive in the early returns,” according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Justin Jefferson stayed on the ground when he […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot to celebrate thus far in the 2024-25 season. While an injury to star wide receiver Justin Jefferson put fans on edge after the game, the Vikings sit pretty at 2-0 in the NFC North after a huge upset win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. They are first […]

The Minnesota Vikings started the season 2-0 for the first time since 2016 after a 23-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon. One of the main reasons was defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ unit. They were a menace all afternoon, forced two turnovers, and got a goal-line stand that turned into a 97-yard […]

The Minnesota Vikings shocked the world of football when they got the upper hand against the San Francisco 49ers. Sam Darnold was going all out as Brock Purdy also heated up in this game. By the end of it, the clash was determined by the talent of each team’s wide receiver corps. It just so […]

The Minnesota Vikings pulled off a big upset on Sunday, knocking off the defending NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers 23-17 to improve to 2-0 on the young season. Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, filling in for the injured rookie J.J. McCarthy, had a great day against his old team, completing 17-of-26 passes for 268 yards, two […]

Despite having a huge performance and being a big reason why the Minnesota Vikings took down the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2, Justin Jefferson didn’t come away unscathed. The All-Pro receiver sustained a quad contusion, the medical term for a “charley horse” or sometimes referred to as “dead leg.” For professional athletes, it can […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones suffered an injury scare in a game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Jones got hurt and went to the medical tent, per Underdog NFL. Jones did return to the game in a hopeful sign for Vikings fans. It wasn’t all sunshine for Jones on Sunday, as the […]

Maybe the 49ers should have tried harder to get Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Then he wouldn’t have been able to burn them for a 97-yard score. And maybe Jefferson could have made history for a different team during Minnesota’s 23-17 win versus the 49ers. Jefferson turned in a spectacular performance Sunday, putting him […]

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was helped off the field in the third quarter of their matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Justin Jefferson and Fred Warner collided with each other, and Jefferson’s leg got caught underneath. Nick Bosa was also injured in the same play but not in the collision with Jefferson […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold turned some heads on Sunday, when he threw a massive bomb to Justin Jefferson for a touchdown. The two Vikings hooked up for a 97 yard touchdown play against the San Francisco 49ers. SAM DARNOLD TO JUSTIN JEFFERSON FOR THE 97 YARD TOUCHDOWN 🤯 WOW pic.twitter.com/3IHPQUVs4q — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September […]

The San Francisco 49ers tried to acquire Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson before the 2024 NFL Draft. The Niners were one of three teams that had their efforts rebuffed this offseason, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets also had interest in the stud wideout, but […]

The Minnesota Vikings will be shorthanded for a daunting Week 2 matchup against the reigning NFC champion San Francisco 49ers. Second-year wide receiver Jordan Addison will be inactive with an ankle injury, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. All signs were unfortunately pointing this way for the Vikings. Addison dealt with a left ankle issue in […]

The San Francisco 49ers hit the road to take on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon. Below we will continue our NFL odds series with a 49ers-Vikings prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Christian McCaffery is the big question mark for the 49ers. He is still dealing […]

Fans were delighted to see the initial confidence that the Minnesota Vikings had for Sam Darnold and it came into fruition last Sunday as the team beat the New York Giants, 28-6. People were originally hesitant when Darnold signed with the Vikings, but it’s looking like he’s in line to have a solid season as […]

The New York Giants remembered and honored the 100 greatest players in franchise history at halftime of their Week 1 showdown with the Minnesota Vikings, but it was a game to forget for quarterback Daniel Jones. The G-Men’s QB had a disastrous outing on Sunday, resulting in a 28-6 loss and plenty of boos from […]

Minnesota Vikings rookie linebacker and early Defensive Rookie of the Year favorite Dallas Turner made his NFL debut in the Vikings’ 28-6 blowout win against the New York Giants. Minnesota’s revamped defense, spearheaded by defensive coordinator Brian Flores, the Vikings’ defense added linebackers Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, Blake Cashman, and Turner, the 17th overall […]

The Minnesota Vikings cruised to victory in Week 1 against the New York Giants, winning 28-6. The biggest highlight of the day was an interception by Daniel Jones returned for a touchdown from linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel. Van Ginkel’s pick-six highlighted the absolutely miserable performance of Jones, who went on to throw another interception later […]

When the New York Giants were utterly embarrassed at home by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023-24 season opener, fans believed they had reached rock bottom. It seems as if they were wrong. Daniel Jones has endured his share of pitfalls over the last several years, but Sunday’s game elicited an emotion that should rarely […]

Adrian Peterson is one of the most recognizable and powerful ex-NFL running backs of all-time who made his mark on the record books during stops with the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks among other teams. Peterson earned more than $100 million during his NFL career from 2007 to 2021. Now, he is still in massive […]

After an easy win in Week 1 over the New York Giants, the Minnesota Vikings are signing stalwart defensive tackle Harrison Phillips to a two-year contract extension worth $19 million. The move solidifies a key piece of the team, both on and off the field. “The #Vikings are signing veteran DT Harrison Phillips to a […]

Heading into the 2024 season, Justin Jefferson had played 60 career games with the Minnesota Vikings, and in 38 of them he had either scored a touchdown or gone over the 100 yard mark. On Sunday afternoon, Jefferson bumped that number up to 39 after finding the end zone halfway through the 2nd quarter in […]

Daniel Jones and the New York Giants faced an underwhelming start in their NFL season opener. After spending most of last season sidelined with a torn ACL and playing only six games, Jones took the field again on Sunday, September 8, against the Minnesota Vikings. Jones had a tough time in the blowout defeat against […]

The Minnesota Vikings opened their season in impressive fashion. They walked into MetLife Stadium and took apart the New York Giants by a 28-6 margin on their home field. This is a Vikings team that many NFL observers believe will finish in last place in the NFC North. The Detroit Lions are expected to be […]

A one-sided New York Giants loss to the Minnesota Vikings is a cold reminder of where this franchise left off last season. Gaining only 240 yards, the Giants were never able to create much. Quarterback Daniel Jones was sacked five times and completed just 22 of 42 passes for 186 yards and two interceptions. After […]

Talk about an ideal opening act. The Minnesota Vikings pulled off a razor-sharp effort on the road against the New York Giants in the season opener, earning a 28-6 triumph. It was a game that featured significant contributions on both sides of the ball, and head coach Kevin O’Connell had high praise for the Vikings […]