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With the Wild Card Weekend kicking off on Saturday, Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning joined Kevin Clark on This Is Football to discuss the coaches leading each team in the postseason. To reach the playoffs, a team must be well-coached. And when asked which coach Manning would’ve liked to be coached by, he didn’t […]

The Minnesota Vikings are hoping a Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions will not derail their season. The Vikings finished the regular season with a 14-3 record and they had designs on earning the top seed in the NFC, gaining a bye week in the Wild Card round and winning the NFC North. However, […]

In a week that’s been full of travesty for the Los Angeles Rams and those within the affected area of the wildfires across California, Sean McVay’s team doesn’t appear rattled at all. Though this game didn’t necessarily involve the Rams, there was a moment following Sunday Night Football between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions […]

Although they’re set to face off against the Los Angeles Rams, sometimes, for the Minnesota Vikings, it’s bigger than football. The Vikings and the Wilf Family Foundations, led by Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf, have donated $1 million to “support on-the-ground relief efforts in communities affected by the California wildfires,” the team announced on […]

Technically, Week 18 brought us the first NFL football in 2025, but with so many games either meaningless and/or uncompetitive, it almost seems like we took a week off. Well, it’s the playoffs now, and we are so back! There is a great slate of games ahead of us, so, without further ado, let’s jump […]

Once this Wild Card matchup was re-located due to the wildfires in California, the Los Angeles Rams — and Matthew Stafford, specifically — were dealt one more tough blow, as receiver Demarcus Robinson got charged with one count of misdemeanor DUI, per TMZ Sports. Hours after the Rams’ loss to the Eagles on Sunday Night […]

Following the vicious fires in the Los Angeles, CA, region that caused this Wild Card game to relocate, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell had a heartfelt message for Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams before their playoff matchup, per ESPN. “There’s really no words you can say other than you’re thinking about them, […]

As wildfires continue to tear through Southern California, the Los Angeles Chargers attempt to press on as usual with a playoff game against the Houston Texans set to take place this weekend. The Chargers do not have an indoor practice facility, meaning their players and coaches had to prepare for Monday night’s game out in […]

With Southern California engulfed by wildfires, the NFL was forced to move the upcoming playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings. The Rams clinched the NFC West, earning the right to host a playoff game during Wild Card weekend. However, with smoke visible from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the contest […]

In the interest of public safety, the National Football League has announced that Monday’s Wild Card postseason matchup between the host Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings will not be played at SoFi Stadium due to the multiple fires that have engulfed the Los Angeles Area in recent days. Minutes ago, the news broke that […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a superb season, finishing 14-3 and second in the NFC North. They had the second-best record in the NFC, behind the Detroit Lions. As great as the season was for head coach Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson, the regular season ended on a poor note as they got drummed […]

The Minnesota Vikings have made a lot of moves in the week leading up to their Wild Card matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, particularly at quarterback. Before the team finalizes its depth chart, head coach Kevin O’Connell teased Daniel Jones potentially leaping over Nick Mullens to serve as Sam Darnold’s backup. O’Connell was asked […]

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare to take on the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Playoffs, their quarterback situation has been an interesting one to watch. The Vikings were high on first-round pick J.J. McCarthy, but after an early season-ending injury, they went to Sam Darnold who has been putting up great numbers as there […]

The NFL is still planning to hold the Los Angeles Rams-Minnesota Vikings NFC Wild Card game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday night after the LA fires. However, there is a contingency plan, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “The NFL’s priority is the safety of the Los Angeles community,” the league stated. “We […]

The Minnesota Vikings will meet the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wildcard on Monday Night Football. The playoffs are alive in Los Angeles as we continue our NFL odds series and make a Vikings-Rams prediction and pick. Vikings-Rams Last Game – Matchup History The Vikings lost just three games this season, and one of them […]

When the Los Angeles Rams decided to take their foot off the proverbial gas in Week 18 to rest their starters ahead of the playoffs, it left fans with one major takeaway: LA must have been okay with playing against the Minnesota Vikings or the Detroit Lions in the Wildcard Round. On paper, the idea […]

The Los Angeles Rams opted to rest their starters against the Seattle Seahawks in the season finale. While LA secured the NFC West title thanks to a strength of victory tiebreaker over Seattle, the team lost to the Seahawks in Week 18. The defeat dropped the Rams from the third seed to the fourth seed […]

After taking losses in their final games of the season, the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings are gearing up for Week 8 Part Two during Super Wildcard Weekend, a winner-takes-all battle to advance in the NFL playoffs. Soon, fans will see if the Vikings can right their wrongs from back in November, proving that […]

After winning the Daniel Jones sweepstakes after the former Duke quarterback was waived mid-season from his nine-figure contract by the New York Giants, it felt like only a matter of time before the Minnesota Vikings would sign the practice squad player to their roster full-time. Well, wait no longer, Vikings faithful, as on the first […]

The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for a critical Wild Card clash against the Los Angeles Rams. The pressure is immense for a team that has consistently shown potential but is still striving to get over the hump and translate that promise into playoff success. With star players ready to step up on the big stage […]

The Minnesota Vikings fell flat on their faces during their biggest game of the season on Sunday night in Detroit. Kevin O’Connell’s squad fell 31-9 to the Detroit Lions, surrendering the NFC’s No. 1 seed and setting up a Wild Card Weekend matchup with the Los Angeles Rams at Sofi Stadium. The loss snapped a […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the best stories in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. Minnesota finished the regular season with a 14-3 record, which is better than anyone imagined before the start of the season. Unfortunately, the Vikings suffered a crushing 31-9 loss on Sunday Night Football in a game where everything […]

The Minnesota Vikings entered Week 18 eager to solidify their playoff standing. However, their aspirations were crushed in a lackluster 31-9 defeat to the Detroit Lions. This game was more than just a disappointing loss. It starkly exposed the team’s weaknesses and raised critical concerns about their playoff readiness. As the Lions reveled in their […]

The Detroit Lions have repeated as NFC North Division champions with their 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field Sunday night. The win improved the Lions to 15-2 and earned them a first-round bye week in the NFL postseason, while the Vikings fell to 14-3 and now have to go on the road […]

It wouldn’t seem like Kevin O’Connell would be in the running for any coaching vacancies this offseason or even in the foreseeable future, but according to a Jay Glazer report, the Minnesota Vikings coach has drawn a lot of interest around the league and is a “surprise” candidate for some jobs. Since taking over as […]

Going into the most anticipated game of the 2024 regular season, the Detroit Lions have a bone to pick with the Minnesota Vikings. Before the Lions and Vikings clash in Week 18 on Sunday Night Football, the away team reportedly bought out just under 2,000 tickets for approximately $2 million and re-sold them to their […]

Brian Flores has earned a great deal of credit for his role as the defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings. While the Vikings have a slew of offensive stars that have earned most of the headlines in this 14-2 season, the defense has delivered an exceptional performance. As a result, Flores is likely to become […]

Before their biggest regular-season matchups of 2024 against the Minnesota Vikings, the Detroit Lions got some added help coming, as Kalif Raymond and Alex Anzalone were activated off IR on Saturday, per Adam Schefter on X. “Help for Sunday night: Lions activated WR Kalif Raymond and LB Alex Anzalone from injured reserve,” Schefter wrote. Considering […]

To call this a massive matchup would be an understatement. The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings play in Week 18 for all the marbles in the NFC. Both teams come into this matchup at 14-2 and both teams are locked into the playoffs, but there are massive implications on the line as far as playoff […]

When the Detroit Lions take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18, there is a lot on the line. The winner will get the No. 1 seed in the NFC and head out to a bye week, while the loser will head to Tampa Bay or Atlanta to play a road playoff game against the […]

After 2024 first-round quarterback JJ McCarthy went down with a season-ending injury in the preseason finale, the Minnesota Vikings have relied on veteran quarterback Sam Darnold to lead them to a 14-2 record. And with Darnold seemingly reviving his career with the Vikings on his one-year deal, trade rumors surrounding McCarthy have spread like wildfire. […]

Heading into the most anticipated regular season game of 2024, both the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are hopeful to be as healthy as possible. With the No. 1 seed in the NFC Playoff Picture on the line, the Vikings got a positive update regarding veteran running back Aaron Jones and his quad injury before […]

Before one of the biggest regular-season games of the 2024 season, the Detroit Lions defense was talking their talk, preparing for Sunday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings. And on Monday, Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold sent a shot at Justin Jefferson and the Vikings’ receivers, per the Detroit Free Press. “We’re a bad matchup for […]

With the Minnesota Vikings holding a 14-2 record, they could secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC on Sunday Night Football against the Detroit Lions. With tame expectations coming into 2024, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell had one moment during the offseason where he knew they could contend for a Super Bowl, as mentioned […]

It has been a remarkable season for quarterback Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings. As the team gets ready to take on the Detroit Lions in the regular-season finale Sunday night at Ford Field in a game that will decide the No. 1 seed in the NFC and the NFC North title, Darnold was named […]

Not many expected Sam Darnold to revive his career the way he did in 2024, including the Minnesota Vikings, who traded up to select JJ McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. However, with the team now expected to extend Darnold, McCarthy might have become available. With several teams around […]

As the Minnesota Vikings take on the Detroit Lions in a crucial Week 18 contest to decide the NFC North, one of their key offensive weapons this season has been running Aaron Jones. While Jones is dealing with a quad contusion, he should be ready to go for the game, but he has answered the […]

The Minnesota Vikings will battle the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football at Ford Field. A first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs is on the line as we continue our NFL odds series with a Vikings-Lions prediction and pick. Vikings-Lions Last Game – Matchup History This will be the first time two 14-2 […]

The Minnesota Vikings are going to have an intriguing decision this offseason with Sam Darnold, who has been great this season but is scheduled to be a free agent and get a significant payday all while 2024 first-round pick JJ McCarthy is waiting in the wings. The majority of league executives believe that the Vikings […]