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Before the Minnesota Vikings take on the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday afternoon, they will be without quarterback Josh Dobbs in the contest as a healthy scratch according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The former sensation this season was demoted to third-string quarterback after appearing in five games for the Vikings. Actives/inactives for #Vikings–#Bengals coming […]

The Minnesota Vikings remain in the NFC playoff structure as they prepare for their Week 15 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, Kevin O’Connell’s team will like quite a bit different when they take the field at Paycor Stadium than they did a week earlier in their 3-0 victory over the Raiders in Las Vegas. […]

The Alexander Mattison injury update for the Minnesota Vikings Week 15 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals is not good, as the running back is officially out for the game. Mattison suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter of the Vikings’ ugly 3-0 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14. The RB hasn’t […]

The Minnesota Vikings have announced rookie Jaren Hall will be the team’s backup quarterback in Week 15, per Ari Meirov at The 33rd Team. This leaves Josh Dobbs as the third-string quarterback, making it clear that the Vikings are going away from Dobbs. Josh Dobbs shared a great fairy tale story with the NFL, but […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce came up with a defiant championship take after their 3-0 shutout loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14. Antonio Pierce reiterated a timeless adage about winning Super Bowl titles, per ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez. “#Raiders Pierce: ‘I know this organization likes to score points, but dammit, you win […]

When it comes to the Minnesota Vikings defense, it is doubtful that general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah or head coach Kevin O’Connell had any reason to believe that the hiring of Brian Flores would have the type of impact on the NFL rankings that has resulted. The numbers are sensational this season as the Vikings are […]

The Minnesota Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals are both above .500 squads with 7-6 records, yet it feels like both teams have been scrapping and clawing all season and are unlikely to make the playoffs. Injuries to both team’s starting quarterbacks have made their playoff dreams bleak, and while the teams have fought hard to stay […]

The Minnesota Vikings will travel to Ohio to face the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. We’re here to share our NFL odds series, make a Vikings-Bengals prediction, and pick while previewing a battle of two playoff hopefuls. The Vikings defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 3-0 in one of the most lifeless games of the NFL […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson said to the media and reporters Wednesday that he will play this Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals. It was also reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN about the news of Jefferson suiting up. Vikings’ WR Justin Jefferson told reporters that he will play Saturday in Cincinnati. — Adam Schefter […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell recently spoke on the questions surrounding the quarterback room, with Josh Dobbs and Nick Mullens sharing snaps in Week 14. O’Connell spoke on the impact that Dobbs made on the organization, but he believes, it’s time to see what Mullens does behind the wheel. Mullens will be the starter for […]

The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season, and there are several key figures to blame for this defeat. The Raiders’ defense performed commendably, holding the Vikings to just a single field goal for nearly four quarters. However, the offense’s inability to capitalize […]

After deciding to come back for one more season, Bo Nix has finally exhausted his college eligibility and will be entering the 2024 NFL Draft. But where will be the best fit for the soon-to-be former Oregon football quarterback? Oregon football revived Bo Nix’s career First of all, what Nix was able to accomplish since […]

The Minnesota Vikings are just two games behind the Detroit Lions in the NFC North despite losing their quarterback and leader Kirk Cousins for the year to a torn Achilles injury. The Vikings made the call to switch to Nick Mullens over Joshua Dobbs after a low-scoring affair vs. the Vegas Raiders. The Vikings are […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell benched Dobbs in the fourth quarter of his team’s win over the Las Vegas Raiders and put Nick Mullens in amid the Vikings’ offensive struggles. Now that move has been made permanent, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network: “The #Vikings are making a QB change: Nick Mullens will replace […]

The latest Justin Jefferson injury update after the superstar wide receiver left the Minnesota Vikings’ ugly 3-0 Week 14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders (and went to the hospital) with a scary-sounding chest injury, is that Jefferson is day-to-day and could play in Week 15 against the Cincinnati Bengals. “Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says […]

The Vikings may have put their 2-game losing streak to an end when they defeated the Raiders 3-0 in Week 14, but head coach Kevin O’Connell has a boatload of problems to deal with immediately. The once-formidable offense has fallen apart, and while much of it is due to injuries, that’s not going to satisfy […]

Justin Jefferson’s Week 14 return didn’t go the way he or the Minnesota Vikings likely hoped. The Vikings’ star wide receiver took the field for the first time in two months on Sunday after missing seven games with a hamstring injury, an exciting prospect for a Minnesota team in the thick of the NFC playoff […]

The Minnesota Vikings and Las Vegas Raiders did not set football back 80 years, but the two teams came close to playing a game that had not been seen in the NFL for that length of time. The Vikings scored a 3-0 victory over the homestanding Raiders, breaking the tie on a 36-yard field goal […]

The Minnesota Vikings and Las Vegas Raiders have engaged in an epic defensive struggle that was scoreless well into the fourth quarter. One of the reasons that Minnesota was able to keep the Raiders off the scoreboard was a fumble recovery deep inside of Minnesota territory in the third quarter. On the play, Raiders wideout […]

Josh Dobbs’ Linsanity-like run with the Minnesota Vikings is over. There were already signs in the previous games that it’s coming to an end, but in Week 14 against the Las Vegas Raiders, head coach Kevin O’Connell made it official. O’Connell benched Dobbs in the fourth quarter of the contest and put Nick Mullens in […]

The Minnesota Vikings were finally able to see Justin Jefferson make his injury return against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14. However, that return was short-lived as Jefferson was forced out of the game. The Vikings star wide receiver took a huge hit to the midsection after catching a pass. Jefferson was removed from […]

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillip was arrested for misdemeanor DWI on Friday night in Minnesota. A former Los Angeles Rams coaching staff member, Phillips is the son of former NFL head coach Wade Phillips and grandson of another former NFL head coach, the late Bum Phillips. ESPN’s Kevin Seifert initially reported the story on […]

It is an NFC against AFC match-up as the Minnesota Vikings visit the Las Vegas Raiders. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Vikings-Raiders prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Vikings sit at 6-6 on the year and in the middle of the NFC playoff race. They are coming off a bye […]

The Minnesota Vikings have missed superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson for the last seven games as he recovered from a hamstring injury. As the Vikings return from their bye, though, to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14, Jefferson is officially coming back. “Vikings All-Pro WR Justin Jefferson is officially off the injury […]

The Vikings have made it to Week 14 and they are in a good position to determine their own fate for the season. They bring a 6-6 record into their meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders, and they are fairly healthy and rested since they are coming off their bye week. Of course, they could […]

The Minnesota Vikings went out and traded for Joshua Dobbs in late October after Kirk Cousins went down with a season-ending injury and he’s been impressive, except for Week 13. He’s also got the opportunity to get better moving forward with star wideout Justin Jefferson returning from the IR on Sunday against the Las Vegas […]

Deion Sanders is addressing Colorado’s offensive line issues, hiring Phil Loadholtm out of Oklahoma per a report by Adam Rittenburg of ESPN. Loadholtm is a former NFL offensive lineman and has had stints as an analyst for the Sooners as well as Ole Miss and UCF. Source: Colorado is hiring Oklahoma analyst Phil Loadholt as […]

Justin Jefferson is expected to return in Week 14. The Minnesota Vikings star receiver received a pivotal update Wednesday, via Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. “For the first time since his hamstring injury in Week 5, #Vikings All-Pro WR Justin Jefferson was a full participant in practice today. He’s set to return Sunday at Las […]

The Minnesota Vikings announce their intention to start Josh Dobbs in Week 14, despite a four-interception outing against the Chicago Bears, per Tom Pelissero at NFL Network. During the bye week, there was discussion of whether Dobbs would keep the job, which head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed would be the case. Superstar wide receiver Justin […]

As the Minnesota Vikings navigate through their bye week, they may leave it with a new plan at quarterback. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said after Monday night’s 12-10 loss to the Chicago Bears that the team would look at the quarterback position before their next game, perhaps a sign Minnesota will move on from […]

When the NFL players get mic’d up, it’s a gift to fans who crave a more in-depth look at what it’s like down on the field on Sunday. The trash talk between opponents, the jokes on the sideline among teammates, the banter with officials… myself and many others eat all that stuff up. It’s not […]

The wide receiver position in the NFL right now is arguably the deepest it has ever been before. The tight end position isn’t as deep, but there is some elite talent at the top of that position as well. Together, receivers and tight ends make up NFL team’s receiving corps. With the passing game being […]

The Green Bay Packers improved their record to 5-6 with a 29-22 Thanksgiving win over the Detroit Lions. The Packers are looking to make the NFL Playoffs during a tight NFC North race. Green Bay might be able to squeeze into the postseason thanks to the Bears’ win over the Vikings. The Packers have an […]

The Minnesota Vikings fell to the Chicago Bears in an ugly Monday Night Football contest. But, the good news is that star wide receiver Justin Jefferson is returning. Jefferson is officially being activated from injured reserve, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. ‘The #Vikings are activating WR Justin Jefferson from Injured Reserve today, and he’ll […]

The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Chicago Bears in an ugly 12-10 game in Week 12 on Monday Night Football to drop to 6-6 on the season. It was the first time in the NFL’s Super Bowl era a team won with no touchdowns and over 75 penalty yards, which is an embarrassing statistic. After […]

The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 12-10 in Week 12 in a game that featured six turnovers, 11 penalties, and just one touchdown. Justin Fields and company pulled it out on the road, though, and did so in a way that has never been done in the NFL’s Super Bowl era. “The Bears are […]

Justin Fields had quite an adventure in the fourth quarter of Monday night’s game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings. The Chicago quarterback had two lost fumbles in the final period of the contest, but he’s lucky enough that those errors did not ultimately cost his team a loss, as the Bears made […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has flashed serious potential this season, but he admitted he has not lived up to his own expectations over the last couple of weeks after a 12-10 loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. “Couple weeks ago, I’d probably tell you it’s going good,” Jordan Addison said, […]

Cairo Santos may have sealed the deal for the Chicago Bears when they won over the Minnesota Vikings but there was a lot that Matt Eberflus had to pull before getting there. One crucial play that turned the tide was when Justin Fields connected a 36-yard pass to DJ Moore before the field goal. The […]