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The Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 season was a rollercoaster that left fans with more questions than answers at the quarterback position. But as the smoke clears, superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson is making one thing crystal clear: He’s riding with J.J. McCarthy. Despite a statistical “sophomore” slump that saw the Vikings finish 9-8 and miss the […]

Super Bowl Week is here as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are set to battle for the Lombardi Trophy. The entire week ahead of the big game is filled with a football and media frenzy. Media Row has reporters, content creators, journalists, analysts, former and current players, former and current coaches, and much […]

At this time last year, there was quite a bit optimism with the Minnesota Vikings. They were coming off a 14-3 season and a victory in their last regular-season game would have given them the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. They had a brilliant quarterback in Sam Darnold, a superior defensive coordinator in […]

The Minnesota Vikings sent their general manager packing after Sam Darnold’s NFC Championship Game performance. And the sting of how they could have kept him lingered. Also, star receiver Justin Jefferson said the quiet part out loud about Darnold versus current quarterback JJ McCarthy. Simply put, the Vikings would have been better this year with […]

The Minnesota Vikings must be left wishing that Sam Darnold was still their quarterback. Minnesota let Darnold walk in free agency, and he immediately made the Super Bowl with Seattle. That big mistake from Minnesota’s front office may have already had one huge consequence. The Vikings made the shocking decision to fire general manager Kwesi […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a rough 2025 season, which ended with the team missing the NFL Playoffs. That was a tough turn of events for the franchise, who excelled in 2024. New information is coming to light about how Minnesota went about trying to put together a strong squad ahead of the 2025 campaign. It […]

The Minnesota Vikings shocked the NFL on Friday. Minnesota fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after four seasons with the team. Now the Vikings can add finding a new GM to their list of priorities for the 2026 offseason. One surprising name has popped up as a potential candidate. The Athletic’s Alec Lewis and Dianna Russini […]

The Minnesota Vikings achieved a 14 -3 record during their 2024 campaign, yet the decision to let Sam Darnold leave in free agency remains a significant point of internal contention. Former GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah recently offered a candid reflection on the move, admitting to having persistent second thoughts after the team plummeted to an eight-to-nine […]

With the Minnesota Vikings looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025, there have been some big changes to the team, whether it be in the front office or the coaching staff. As the Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the team has also made changes on their coaching staff, with head coach Kevin O’Connell […]

The Minnesota Vikings are entering a new era as they prepare for key offseason activities including free agency and the NFL Draft. They unexpectedly fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after a disappointing season that saw the Vikings finish with a 9-8 record that left them tied for third place in the NFC North with the […]

There seems to be a lot going on in Minnesota with the Vikings, as they recently fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after four seasons. There have already been rumors as to why this surprising firing happened, with one of them being because of the quarterback situation they had coming into the season. After letting Sam […]

The Minnesota Vikings announced that they fired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as general manager on Friday. It’s a move that came as a shock to many. However, the buzz around the rumor mill wasn’t quite a shock to anyone in the organization or the league, but the timing was seemingly odd. Reports indicate that the Vikings’ decision […]

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, they decided to part ways with general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Now, the Vikings are searching for their next front office leader. When they do find the right candidate, he is expected to be a complete 180 from Adofo-Mensah. Minnesota is expected to target a more […]

The Minnesota Vikings are stunningly firing four-year general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Despite signing the executive to a contract extension last offseason, the organization is choosing to move in a new direction in 2026. Adofo-Mensah had been evaluating draft prospects during Senior Bowl practice in Mobile, Alabama, so he was […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a brilliant season in 2024 as they ran through their schedule and finished the regular season with a 14-3 record. That was the most wins for any team that did not win a division title. The Vikings finished second to the Detroit Lions and lost the NFC North title when they […]

The NFC Championship Game featured a head-to-head matchup between two of the league’s best wideouts. Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua engaged in a receiving duel for the ages, combining for 19 receptions, 318 yards and two scores. Smith-Njigba capped a remarkable season with a clutch performance that helped send the Seattle Seahawks to the Super […]

The city of Minneapolis has been dealing with numerous issues in the real world since the beginning of the month. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE) were sent to the city on a large-scale operation in a huge escalation of President Trump’s immigration policies. The operation resulted in two civilians being killed by agents, and […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a frustrating 2025 season. Minnesota finished the regular season 9-8 and missed the playoffs one year after winning 14 games with Sam Darnold. Now the Vikings may be second-guessing that decision after seeing all of Darnold’s success with the Seahawks this season. The Athletic’s Alec Lewis wrote an article diving into […]

All-time great defensive tackle and Minnesota Vikings legend Alan Page denied a social media claim that he was attending a Minneapolis protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over the weekend. The 1988 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee posted a photo of himself braving the harsh winter conditions on Friday, but on Saturday, […]

The Minnesota Vikings faced losing Brian Flores and reopening the defensive coordinator position. Flores interviewed for the Pittsburgh Steelers about their head coach spot. But the Vikings will retain their DC for 2026 — with the franchise announcing the extension move Wednesday night. FLO!!! The #Vikings have signed Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores to a contract […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison will not face charges following what his representation has described as a wrongful arrest in Florida, according to a report Tuesday. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported that charges will not be filed against Addison, citing confirmation from his agent, Tim Younger. Garafolo added that Addison was assisted by attorney […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a tough question at quarterback for the 2026 season. Do they need someone to push JJ McCarthy? A Steelers insider fueled the Aaron Rodgers to the Vikings buzz with a prediction. Rodgers is as close to moving on to the Vikings as he is to retirement, according to Mike DeFabo of  […]

The Green Bay Packers have started their search for a new defensive coordinator after Jeff Hafley left to become the head coach of the Miami Dolphins on Monday. Head coach Matt LaFleur, who recently signed a contract extension, is focusing on several strong candidates. One of them is Minnesota Vikings pass game coordinator and defensive […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers intensify their search for life after Mike Tomlin, one name continues to rise to the top: Brian Flores. The Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator is now viewed as a serious contender for the vacancy. He is scheduled for an in-person interview with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday. It will be Flores’ second […]

This 2026 offseason could be the end of an era for a lot of players in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers could be done in Pittsburgh with the Steelers after his age 42 season. Mike Tomlin just announced on Tuesday that he is stepping down as head coach, and now, wide receiver Adam Thielen is retiring […]

When the Minnesota Vikings were officially eliminated from the playoffs after an ugly series of losses down the stretch, attention rapidly shifted to the fate of Brian Flores, the team’s long-time defensive coordinator who has been waiting for a new head coaching gig since being fired by the Miami Dolphins back in 2021. With nine […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ offseason recently began after their regular season concluded with a record of 9-8, not enough to make the playoffs in the crowded NFC postseason picture. The Vikings have plenty of roster questions moving forward, including at the quarterback position after JJ McCarthy struggled throughout much of this year. Unfortunately, the team got […]

The Minnesota Vikings have to be disappointed with how the 2025 season turned out. Minnesota finished the season 9-8 and missed out on the playoffs despite their winning record. Now the organization has plenty of difficult questions to answer during the offseason. Those include the future of J.J. McCarthy as the team’s starting quarterback. Vikings […]

Recently, the Minnesota Vikings’ season came to an end without a playoff berth, a relative disappointment after their 2024 campaign resulted in 14 wins. This season was all about the future of the quarterback position, and unfortunately, Minnesota didn’t come away with a clear answer, as JJ McCarthy struggled through both poor play and injuries […]

Justin Herbert is one of the most talented players in the NFL. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback has a number of records to his name, including the most passing yards in league history through his first two, three, four, and five seasons. Furthermore, Herbert’s three straight seasons with 4,000 passing yards are an NFL record. […]

The Minnesota Vikings walked out of Week 18 with a 16-3 win over the Green Bay Packers. However, it appears JJ McCarthy received a fine for some of his antics during that contest. Reports indicate that the soon-to-be 23-year-old quarterback was fined $11,593 for unsportsmanlike conduct, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. McCarthy […]

The Minnesota Vikings finished the 2025 season at 9-8, barely missing the playoffs. One reason why the Vikings didn’t make the postseason was inconsistent play from QB J.J. McCarthy. It appears that it took some time for McCarthy to win over the team’s veteran leaders to start the season. ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reported that some […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a solid 2025 season despite facing plenty of adversity. Minnesota finished the regular season at 9-8 and riding a five-game winning streak. Unfortunately, the Vikings could not make the playoffs due in large part to their inconsistent quarterback play. Minnesota still has superstar Justin Jefferson and a ferocious defense to build […]

In a move that everyone saw coming from miles away, the Dallas Cowboys have fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after one terrible year. Now looking for their third different defensive coordinator in as many years, Dallas needs to focus its effort on the Minnesota Vikings’ Brian Flores. Defense was once the Cowboys’ forte, but that […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a disappointing 2025 season. Minnesota finished the regular season 9-8 and missed the playoffs despite their five-game winning streak. Now the Vikings need to figure out how to fix what went wrong during the 2026 offseason. The Athletic’s Alec Lewis warned the Vikings about improving their quarterback play during the 2026 […]

The Minnesota Vikings headed into the home stretch of the season with a disastrous 4-8 record and they were buried in last place in the NFC North. But instead of accepting their fate and continuing their losing ways, they closed the season with 5 consecutive wins and finished the season with a winning 9-8 record. […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings hit the field for the final time in the 2025-26 season with a home game against the divisional rival Green Bay Packers. The Packers sat many of their key players for this game with their playoff seating essentially secured, leaving the door open for the Vikings to take a […]

The 2025 NFL season did not go to plan for the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota is 8-8 heading into Week 18 and has already been eliminated from playoff contention. The Vikings did not get consistent quarterback play from J.J. McCarthy this season, which contributed to this season’s lackluster result. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini speculated on the […]

While the Minnesota Vikings have been eliminated from the playoffs, they still want to earn an NFC North victory over the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Kevin O’Connell also wants to see what he has in quarterback JJ McCarthy. O’Connell will get that opportunity, as McCarthy is now the confirmed starter for Week 18, via […]