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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 […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison left the team’s Week 1 game against the New York Giants with an apparent ankle injury and will not return. “Jordan Addison is out for the rest of the game with an ankle injury,” Ben Goesseling of the Minnesota Star Tribune reported from the game. “He’d sustained a high […]

Minnesota Vikings receiver Jordan Addison received a big update on Friday. Addison, who has been dealing with an ankle injury, has reportedly been removed from the injury report, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. As a result, Pelissero reports that Addison is “good to go” for Minnesota’s Week 1 game against the New York Giants. […]

The Minnesota Vikings are on the road to begin the season as they take on the New York Giants. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Vikings-Giants prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the NFL odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NFL Odds: […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a tough road ahead of them in 2024. Minnesota parted ways with Kirk Cousins this offseason, signaling that the team is entering a rebuilding phase. Cousins may not have been the best QB in the league with the Vikings, but he gave the team a very high floor each year. It […]

Despite what some might view as a drawback, Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson has expressed a strong affection for the state’s tranquility, labeling it as “boring” but beneficial for his focus and personal growth. In a candid discussion on the “Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams,” Jefferson explained the underlying reasons for […]

T.J. Hockenson will begin his 2024 season on the sidelines as he continues his recovery from a torn ACL and MCL. The 27-year-old Pro Bowler is a big piece of the Minnesota Vikings offense that the team will have to survive without for a big chunk of the season. The good news is that he’ll […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has played in one playoff game in his career, and it was a loss to the New York Giants in the wild card round of the 2022 season. In Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season, Jefferson and the Vikings are going to get a shot at revenge, playing […]

The Minnesota Vikings already have their fair share of injury headaches to deal with. For now, they will have to forego starting JJ McCarthy as their signal caller because of a tough season-ending ailment. Moreover, Kevin O’Connell also faced tough news before their Week 1 game against the New York Giants. Jordan Addison, a key […]

Minnesota sports icons Kevin Garnett and Randy Moss created one of the most iconic photos in the history of sports. The images conjure up good feelings for not only fans of both the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Timberwolves, but a bunch of sports fans who watched their exploits both on the field and the court […]

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare to deploy their new-look offense, wide receiver Jordan Addison seemed in danger of missing Week 1. However, Addison’s practice return should allow Vikings fans to breathe a sigh of relief. The wide receiver was on the field on Monday taking part in pre-practice warmups, via Alec Lewis of The Athletic. […]

Former Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer is back in the NFL as the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive coordinator. Instead of looking forward, he recently looked backward, having much to say about how things ended in Minnesota. Unfortunately, most of it wasn’t very pleasant, with Zimmer firing shots at former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman, his players, […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a tough assignment this year in the NFC North. This division appears to be at or near the top of the NFL food chain for the 2024 season, and the Vikings appear to be looking up at all three of their divisional opponents. The Detroit Lions are coming off a strong […]

The Minnesota Vikings go into the 2024-25 season as a team that is clearly facing a major challenge in the NFC North. There are a number of major issues, and it starts with the competition. The Detroit Lions are the defending division champions, and head coach Dan Campbell’s charges have their eyes on making the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had to reshuffle their quarterback room this offseason, and they’re not done just yet. After initially making the 53-man roster, Jaren Hall was released from the team, and Brett Rypien was signed to replace him. Hall had a good preseason for the Vikings, throwing for 339 yards, four touchdowns, and no […]

The New Orleans Saints have claimed dynamic running back and former All-Pro kick returner Kene Nwangwu off waivers, bolstering their special teams with one of the NFL’s premier return specialists. Nwangwu, formerly with the Minnesota Vikings, was released earlier this week. Nwangwu, a second-team All-Pro in 2022, has established himself as a lethal weapon on […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a rough offseason. They have dealt with a string of unfortunate events, headlined by the tragic passing of rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson. The team is also dealing with multiple injuries that should linger into the regular season. To make matters worse, the Vikings finally parted ways with one of their […]