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The 2023 NFL season is right around the corner with the regular season kicking off in a little over a month. In the final weeks of the offseason, the Minnesota Vikings have made a roster move by picking up former XFL standout Abram Smith, according to a report from Mike Mitchell. Abram Smith was a […]

The Minnesota Vikings completed the largest comeback in NFL history last year against the Indianapolis Colts, clawing back from a 33-point deficit to survive for an overtime victory. QB Kirk Cousins was the architect of the miracle win, and went into detail about it on Netflix’s Quarterback show that released last month. Now, there are […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison is getting ready for a big season as the number one option in the backfield. An injury at training camp had Vikings fans fearing an absence for their new RB1, but it sounds like Mattison avoided anything serious, reports ProFootballTalk’s Josh Alper. “Mattison was seen limping after team drills […]

As anticipation builds for the upcoming 2023 NFL season, fantasy football enthusiasts are eagerly searching for the key players who can lead them to victory. One name that has been causing a stir in the fantasy football community is talented running back Alexander Mattison of the Minnesota Vikings. With the departure of Dalvin Cook, Mattison […]

Kirk Cousins has gotten accustomed to the Minnesota Vikings’ offensive schematics after a whole five years with them. Their QB1 surpassed a lot of expectations since being plugged into the position. Although, he credits all that success with Justin Jefferson to Kevin O’Connell’s game-changing system. The Vikings coach has a completely bizarre outlook on how […]

Teams are rounding out their squads such that their players get longer playing stints with one another during the NFL Training Camp. Some are not as complete as the others which means it is time for them to accept visits and workouts such that they fill their needs. The Minnesota Vikings are one of the […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins receives a lot of criticism, but superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson detailed his relationship with Cousins and why it works so well. “I feel like Kirk has just as much confidence in me as I do for him,” Justin Jefferson said of his relationship with Kirk Cousins, via Albert Breer […]

Will Justin Jefferson be the consensus No. 1 pick in 2023 fantasy football drafts? Justin Jefferson has been a revelation since entering the NFL in 2020. He has quickly established himself as one of the league’s premier wide receivers and a top fantasy football asset. In 2022, Jefferson finished as the WR1 in PPR leagues, […]

This could be a brilliant year for T.J. Hockenson and the Minnesota Vikings offense. The team is beginning its second year under sharp-minded head coach Kevin O’Connell, and that should be great news for the top 3 receivers on the team. Hockenson is included in that group. and he is the No. 2 receiver on […]

Well, that was a sudden 180, huh. On Saturday, it was reported that the Minnesota Vikings were exploring trade options for star pass-rusher Danielle Hunter after both sides failed to agree to a deal. Early the next day, though, Hunter and Minnesota agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $20 million, per Tom Pelissero’s […]

As the Minnesota Vikings and Danielle Hunter continue to make little progress on contract talks, the franchise’s stance on a potential trade of the Pro Bowl pass rusher appears to have changed. The Vikings “have evaluated” Hunter trade options, sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Hunter has skipped OTAs, minicamp and is not practicing at training […]

There are a lot of talented playmakers in the NFL right now, but last season, Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson proved that he was at the top of that list. And if you ask Vikings legend Cris Carter, it looks like Jefferson has found a way to somehow make himself better after his historic […]

Kevin O’Connell enjoyed a very satisfying first season as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings and his team displayed plenty of character in rolling to a 13-4 regular season record that allowed them to win the NFC North crown. While the Vikings often played their best football when the game was on the line […]

Generational talents are often the players that NFL franchises build on. It is seldom that the team crafts their team around positions outside of quarterbacks and wide receivers. The trend used of creating schematics around running backs is also getting phased out. Dalvin Cook slowly noticed this and opted to give teaming up with the […]

Former Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is still available in free agency, even as 2023 NFL training camps are now underway. Is Elliott waiting for a different opportunity to pop up, or is he comfortable working out and waiting to make his decision until the season gets closer in an effort to rest his […]

Stefon Diggs continues to face the music surrounding rumors of his displeasure with the Buffalo Bills. When addressing the rumors comparing his time with the Minnesota Vikings to his current tenure with the Bills, Diggs gave a cryptic response surrounding his Vikings departure, reports Bills beat reporter Jon Scott. “Stefon Diggs says he feels it’s […]

After spending the first six years of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings, Dalvin Cook saw his time come to an end with the team this offseason. However, Cook now admits that he saw the writing on the wall with the Vikings throughout last season. Due to the Vikings’ propensity to pass, Cook claims […]

Danielle Hunter and the Minnesota Vikings have been involved in a contract dispute throughout the NFL offseason. Despite little being reported on a new contract, Hunter has officially reported to training camp, reports The Athletic’s Alec Lewis. “Danielle Hunter has reported to #Vikings camp. Kevin O’Connell says it’s going to be day to day, to where […]

Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison may have had a valid reason for driving 140 MPH in a 55 MPH zone in his Lamborghini early in the morning on July 20. As Addison told a state trooper in his citation, an emergency with his dog was the reason for his speeding, per Paul Walsh […]

The Minnesota Vikings thrived in their first year under rookie head coach Kevin O’Connell in 2022. The team had labored badly during the final 2 years of the Mike Zimmer regime, and the beleaguered head coach seemed to weigh his players down. O’Connell displayed great interpersonal skills, a warm demeanor and offensive expertise, and his […]

The Minnesota Vikings surprised many observers when they made wide receiver Jordan Addison of USC their first-round draft pick in the draft last April. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell may be starting to have some regrets over that selection. #Vikings WR Jordan Addison is issuing a statement regarding yesterday’s event: “Yesterday […]

In a sitdown interview for Netflix’s “Quarterback” docuseries, Patriots Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota were asked who the most underrated quarterback is in the NFL. Without hesitation, Patrick Mahomes picked Cousins. It’s quite the compliment for the Minnesota Vikings quarterback, given that Mahomes has established himself as the NFL’s best quarterback in five seasons […]

Just before the beginning of training camp the Minnesota Vikings got some bad news regarding their first-round pick in this year’s draft. Rookie Jordan Addison was pulled over and cited by Minnesota State Patrol for driving 140 mph in a 55 mph zone at 3 a.m. early Thursday morning. Seeing those numbers is scary, as […]

The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2023 with renewed competition in the NFC North. Kirk Cousins, the Vikings’ quarterback, has remained a steady hand through wins and losses alike. The former Michigan State Spartan led the Vikings to a 13-4 record last season and has plans for another division title. On Tuesday, Minnesota unveiled its newest […]

The Minnesota Vikings unveiled their throwback uniforms for the 2023 season and the majority of the reaction was positive. The Vikings’ Twitter account released a video of the purple-dominated uniforms on Tuesday, showcasing Minnesota’s throwback jerseys, “The Vikings Classic.” They're back 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/48ggOZLUnV — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) July 18, 2023 Often times, uniform reveals receive […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is no longer the No. 1 ranked receiver on ESPN’s receiver rankings list. Despite putting up a second straight 1,500-yard season, a third consecutive season with 100+ receptions, and leading the NFL in receiving touchdowns with 14, Adams fell out of the No. 1 spot in ESPN’s rankings […]

Justin Jefferson just had one of his childhood dreams come true after becoming the first player to be named part of Madden 24’s 99 rating club. The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver immediately hopped on Twitter to react to this offseason achievement. “Y’all have no idea what it means to be a 99 in Madden!! Since […]

It’s just been three years, but Justin Jefferson has officially cemented his place amongst the best wide receivers in the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings star has been electric throughout his career, earning multiple accolades and All-Pro appearances. Now, Jefferson gets to add another achievement to his career. For the first time in his career, Justin […]

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and wide receiver Justin Jefferson have arguably formed the No. 1 pass catching duo in the league. Cousins has demonstrated accuracy throughout his career, while Jefferson is coming off a brilliant season in which he caught 128 passes for 1,809 yards and 8 touchdowns. Despite the productivity of that partnership, Jefferson […]

The Minnesota Vikings may have won the NFC North title in 2022, but they appear to be the Rodney Dangerfield of the NFL as they prepare for the new season. The Vikings put together a 13-4 record under first-year head coach Kevin O’Connell and they won the NFC North with relative ease. Kirk Cousins was […]

The Minnesota Vikings appear to be in a positive position as they prepare for the start of training camp. They are coming off a 13-4 season that was good enough to allow them to win the NFC North title a year ago, and they established one of the best offensive teams in the NFC. Second-year […]

Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson is arguably the best wide receiver in the entire NFL. He just led the league in 2022 with a mind-boggling 1,809 receiving yards and 128 receptions to go along with eight touchdowns. Since the beginning of the offseason, Jefferson has been eligible for a new extension and in the eyes […]

The Minnesota Vikings made the bold move to release star running back Dalvin Cook this offseason, which vaults fifth-year running back Alexander Mattison into the starting role for the first time in his career, and he opened up about the opportunity ahead. “For me, it’s a great opportunity to step into the role, the limelight […]

A Justin Jefferson-Minnesota Vikings contract extension is coming soon. The All-Pro wide receiver has set the NFL on fire since coming in from LSU and is now heading into the fourth year of his five-year rookie deal. The contract will cost the Vikings a lot, though, as the wideout is doing things few pass-catchers have […]

After the quarterback position essentially became one of the main reasons why the San Francisco 49ers’ season ended last year, the position has become a good problem heading into 2023. The 49ers have two starter-worthy players in Brock Purdy, who is recovering from a UCL injury he sustained in the playoffs, and Trey Lance. They […]

The Minnesota Vikings shocked many in the NFL world by releasing star running back Dalvin Cook at the beginning of June. Money was the primary motivator here, as the Vikes saved $9 million this year by cutting Cook and moving on to the younger Alexander Mattison. The Vikings also showed they trust Mattison enough to […]

The Minnesota Vikings are going through some massive changes this season. Despite finishing the regular season 13-4 and in complete control of the NFC North, last season felt like a complete disappointment. Losing to the Giants in the Wild Card game will do that to any team. However, with a new defensive coordinator in Brian […]

Fire up the rumor mill on the Kirk Cousins front because Mike Florio of Pro NBC Sports has just supplied some tasty speculations about the veteran Minnesota Vikings quarterback potentially heading west to play for either the Los Angeles Rams or the San Francisco 49ers. “At some point during the discussion from last Wednesday, I […]

Justin Jefferson skipped Minnesota Vikings OTAs this offseason as the superstar wide receiver awaits a new contract extension. The three-year veteran hasn’t been in the league long, but he’s dominated in his short time. The wideout is apparently looking for “Aaron Donald-type money” that will make him one of the highest-paid non-quarterbacks in the NFL, […]