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Change is rampant in Las Vegas, as the Raiders have once again undergone a regime change. New general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll will attempt to turn the storied franchise around. Under the guidance of owner Mark Davis and new minority owner Tom Brady, there will be a lot of new faces […]

Although the postseason wasn’t too kind to any of the three teams from the NFC North who qualified for the Playoffs, it wasn’t that long ago that most around the NFL believed that the league’s ‘Black and Blue Division’ was the best in all of football. The Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ surprising 2024 season ended in disappointment, but star wide receiver Justin Jefferson believes the team is close to reaching its ultimate goal. After a 14-3 regular season—their best finish since 1998—the Vikings stumbled late, losing to the Detroit Lions in Week 18 and then falling to the Los Angeles Rams in the […]

Kevin O’Connell’s net worth in 2025 is $5 million. O’Connell went from a little-used backup quarterback to offensive coordinator of a Super Bowl champion to head coach of the Minnesota Vikings. Here is a look at Kevin O’Connell’s net worth in 2025. What is Kevin O’Connell’s net worth in 2025?: $5 million (estimate) Kevin O’Connell’s […]

The future of Sam Darnold on the Minnesota Vikings is uncertain, but there felt like it could be hope after head coach Kevin O’Connell talking about the team. After being named Coach of the Year, O’Connell said their goal was to win a championship, and Darnold was going to be a big part of it […]

Minnesota Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson had a hilarious moment when presenting during the NFL Honors awards ceremony. “Jets” is coming off another phenomenal year for head coach Kevin O’Connell’s team. The Vikings surprised a lot of pundits with a terrific regular season, going 14-3 overall before losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild […]

The Minnesota Vikings enjoyed a brilliant 2024 season when little was expected from them. Instead of battling the Chicago Bears for third place in the NFC North, the Vikings engaged the Detroit Lions for division superiority. The Vikings opened the season with a 5-game winning streak that included wins against three of the most respected […]

While NFL teams scramble to get a piece of the Myles Garrett trade sweepstakes, including the 49ers, the Cleveland Browns have another player they must trade. And here are the three best trade destinations for Deshaun Watson in the 2025 NFL offseason. And there is one layup the Browns could try. The best trade destination […]

The New York Jets have a new-looking front office after a miserable 2024 season. New general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn are looking to shepherd the organization into a new era. They were hired by owner Woody Johnson, who contracted The 33rd Team to help in the process. Former Vikings GM Rick […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have found their new offensive coordinator, hiring Minnesota Vikings assistant Grant Udinski to lead their offense. At just 29 years old, Udinski has quickly climbed the coaching ranks and now steps into a major role under new head coach Liam Coen. “Grant will bring a wealth of knowledge, energy, and a winning […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a difficult decision to make at the quarterback position this offseason. Minnesota’s plan for the 2024 season was to play rookie QB JJ McCarthy with veteran Sam Darnold as his backup. Instead, McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury and paved the way for Darnold to have the best season of his professional […]

Heading into the 2025 NFL Playoffs, it looked like Sam Darnold was going to get paid. After seemingly signing a contract to become a “bridge” quarterback for Michigan rookie JJ McCarthy, the former USC product was thrust into action when his teammate suffered a season-ending injury during camp and went on to have the best […]

At the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl, Eli Manning‘s son met up with Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson on the sidelines of the game, hitting the Griddy together. Manning posted a video on X, formerly Twitter, of the moment. He sounds like a proud dad in the background, saying, “I wanna see the dance — gimme […]

Fans of the Minnesota Vikings may wonder where Sam Darnold will land, and they’re hoping Harrison Smith has another year left in the NFL. But Aaron Jones is in the free-agent mix, and we’re ranking the three best landing spots for the running back in the 2025 NFL offseason. Jones is coming off a productive […]

With the 2025 NFL free agency window approaching, players could be finding new landing spots in the near future. In this window, some players could stay put and agree to a new contract with their team. Or, they could bet on themselves and enter free agency. However, Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland’s recent comments made […]

The Minnesota Vikings got great quarterback play from Sam Darnold in 2024. He led them to a 14-win regular season and an unexpected playoff berth. But his final two games left a lot of people questioning whether he could be a long-term NFL quarterback. He hits free agency with a slim chance of returning to […]

As the Minnesota Vikings head into the offseason after losing in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs, the future of a key player has been questioned. While Vikings star Harrison Smith has had rumors of retirement swirling around him, quarterback J.J. McCarthy would give his thoughts on the possibility of his teammate hanging […]

The Minnesota Vikings saw one of their best seasons in franchise history come crashing down in a blink this season. After Week 17, the Vikings were 14-2 and playing for the No. 1 seed in the NFC and the NFC North title, but two straight blowout losses to the Detroit Lions in Week 18 and […]

There’s only one game left in the 2024 NFL campaign, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are set to duke it out in Super Bowl 59. And while the Chiefs sole focus is on this game, free agency is waiting for them on the other side of this contest. As a result, they […]

New York Giants great Carl Banks still believes Daniel Jones can resurrect his NFL career. The former Giants starting quarterback washed out of New York midway through the 2024 season after he was released by the team. Jones had signed a four-year, $160 million contract during the 2023 offseason that seemed to cement his status […]

Justin Jefferson’s net worth in 2025 is $10 million. Jefferson is a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings. He is perhaps the best receiver in the league today, and he has already set plenty of records early in his career. Here is a look at Justin Jefferson’s net worth in 2025 after Jefferson signed a […]

The Minnesota Vikings have their man in the head coach spot — even though Kevin O’Connell joined Dan Campbell as meme fodder. However, if the Vikings are going to soar in 2025, here are the two best players they must trade for in the offseason. It turned out to be a great regular season for […]

The Minnesota Vikings and head coach Kevin O’Connell will continue their success in the upcoming years. O’Connell and the Vikings agreed on a multi-year contract, according to the Vikings team website. After some uneasiness, the franchise has its guy. However, the move was anticipated, as O’Connell gave a two-word response about a possible Vikings extension. […]

The Minnesota Vikings looked every bit like a Super Bowl contender. But the last two game results got the Vikings immediately looking towards the offseason. That includes figuring out the 24th pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Minnesota went from potential top seed in the NFC to exiting out of the first round. The Vikings […]

What a season it was for the four teams in the NFC North. The Detroit Lions were 15-2 and won the division, winning the NFC’s No. 1 overall seed in the playoffs in the process. The Minnesota Vikings were expected to have a down year, but instead, they finished 14-3 while beating the Green Bay […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had a memorable regular-season finale, clinching the NFC’s No. 1 seed with a win over the Minnesota Vikings. During the postgame handshake, Campbell confidently told Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, “See you in two weeks,” anticipating a playoff rematch. However, Campbell’s bold words have come back to haunt him […]

The Minnesota Vikings embarked on the 2024 NFL postseason with high hopes. They were driven by a potent offense and the resurgent play of Sam Darnold. However, their campaign came to a screeching halt with a humbling 27-9 Wild Card loss to the Los Angeles Rams. As the disappointment lingers, fans are left dissecting what […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a dream season for 17 weeks of the NFL season. They had winning streaks of 5 and 9 games, and they went into the final game of the regular season with a chance to earn the No. 1 seed in the NFL playoffs as well as the NFC North title. That […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the best stories in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. Minnesota was not expected to be a contending team, especially after rookie QB JJ McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury during the preseason. The Vikings greatly exceeded expectations, going 14-3 in the regular season and had a shot at clinching […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a great season, but unfortunately, it ended in the Wild Card round of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Rams. Throughout the season, there were many questions on whether the Vikings were real contenders, and they would show week in and week out that they were serious about trying to win. […]

Poor Sam Darnold. The downtrodden quarterback came oh so close to completing a redemption arc for the ages before it all fell apart in the most brutal two-game span you’re ever likely to see. Darnold had his Minnesota Vikings fighting for the top seed in the NFC in the season finale before getting mauled by […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the best stories of the 2024 NFL season. Minnesota was the forgotten team in the NFC North heading into the regular season. Nobody expected big things from the Vikings, especially after JJ McCarthy’s devastating season-ending injury during the preseason. Despite low expectations, Minnesota became one of the best teams […]

The Los Angeles Rams had planned a party on Monday night, but rookie pass rusher Jared Verse didn’t get the memo. The Rams’ defense was exceptional, setting a playoff record by sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold nine times and scoring a touchdown off one of the resulting fumbles. Although he played a key role […]

The entire nation has its thoughts and prayers out for the city of Los Angeles as a series of wildfires have ravaged the city, taking out homes and lives in the process. The wildfires and those affected by them were at the forefront of everyone’s mind during Wild Card Weekend of the 2025 NFL postseason. […]

While many have roasted Minnesota Vikings star Sam Darnold for his performance in the wild-card loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, Dan Orlovsky of ESPN says otherwise. There is no doubt that people are looking for who to blame on the Vikings with Darnold at the top of the list, but Orlovsky […]

It’s became crystal clear Monday night that the Minnesota Vikings can’t hang their future on Sam Darnold. His horrendous performance in the last two games is proof. And here are the Vikings most to blame for the Wild Card loss to the Rams. The sacks started early and never relented. Los Angeles sacked Darnold an […]

A loss to the Los Angeles Rams didn’t come easy for Josh Metellus. And now the Minnesota Vikings must decide on the future of Sam Darnold. However, the Vikings have been hit with a mixed reality check for their 2025 roster, according to a post on X by Jason_OTC. The Vikings will have about $60M […]

Sam Darnold has seemingly made an enemy out of everybody with his performance in his playoff debut. Fans have not held back on social media following the Minnesota Vikings’ Wild Card loss to the Los Angeles Rams, including former Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers quarterback Kurt Benkert. Benkert ruthlessly mocked Darnold’s poor performance in […]

Kevin O’Connell’s wife, Leah, has been by his side for most of his professional football career. O’Connell has been in the NFL since 2008 when he started his football career as a backup quarterback for the New England Patriots. He is now planning for 2025 as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings following their first-round […]