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The Philadelphia Eagles, buoyed by superstar performances from quarterback Jalen Hurts and cornerback Darius Slay, dominated the Minnesota Vikings in a 24-7 game that felt more of a blowout than the scoreboard suggets. Hurts’ output, in particular, will turn some heads, as he joined some lofty company with the numbers he posted against the Vikings […]

Despite the two-game slate, Monday night was not short of action for the NFL as the big names stepped up to the plate when the lights were the brightest. This was exactly the case for Philadelphia Eagles superstar quarterback Jalen Hurts, who came out with a dominant display against the Minnesota Vikings. After leading the […]

Justin Jefferson couldn’t help but get frustrated after the Minnesota Vikings lost to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, with their offense getting completely stymied by the defense led by Darius Slay. Speaking to the media after the defeat, Jefferson admitted that they wasted plenty of opportunities to score, referencing the two interceptions that Slay got […]

Darius Slay came up big for the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night as they defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 24-7, in their Week 2 matchup. At one point, the Eagles cornerback picked off a Kirk Cousins touchdown pass, and he made sure to celebrate in style. Slay handed the game ball over to Philadelphia 76ers superstar […]

Darius Slay gave his first interception ball from Monday’s game to James Harden. But what does he plan to do with the second? Apparently, the Philadelphia Eagles cornerback already has someone in mind he wants to give it to. His son. Slay, however, has a rather cold-blooded reason for doing so. According to him, his […]

Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts put the Minnesota Vikings in a world of hurt all game long, taking matters into his own hands all the while decimating the Vikings’ backline in a 24-7 victory that felt like more of a blowout than it actually was. Hurts put up a masterclass performance, cementing himself as […]

Darius Slay is not denying that Justin Jefferson is one of the best receivers in the NFL today, but the Philadelphia Eagles cornerback wants to remind the Minnesota Vikings star that he’s one of the best in his position, too. After helping the Eagles take down the Vikings on Monday Night Football, Slay spoke about […]

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay punished Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings, and the NFL world loved it. Slay recorded his second interception of Week 2’s Monday Night Football, denying Cousins another touchdown midway through the fourth quarter. For those who missed it, he did the same early in the third quarter when the Vikings […]

It was a coming-out party for rookie Garrett Wilson on Sunday as he helped the New York Jets to a thrilling 31-30 Week 2 win over the Cleveland Browns. The 22-year-old made a tremendous impact on the game, scoring two touchdowns as the Jets got their first win of the season. Wilson was so impressive […]

The Minnesota Vikings travel to the home of cheesesteaks as they clash with the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday Night. It’s time to view our NFL odds series and deliver a Vikings-Eagles prediction and pick. The Vikings are coming off an impressive 23-7 victory over the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium last […]

The Minnesota Vikings got off to an exciting start to their 2022 season. The team secured a commanding 23-7 victory over the Green Bay Packers and made a statement that they mean business this year. They will face a new challenge this week by facing off against the Eagles in Philadelphia. The Eagles come into […]

The Philadelphia Eagles got off to a solid start in their 2022 season by knocking off the Lions 38-35. While there were some notable concerns with the amount of rushing yards and the inability to take control of the game entirely, the end result was the victory. The Eagles will have a more difficult task […]

Justin Jefferson is out to prove he is the best wide receiver in the NFL. After a monster performance to open up his third season, the Minnesota Vikings superstar is on track for yet another great season. Over 1,500 receiving yards and 100 catches are now the expectation for the 23-year-old. With a Monday Night […]

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 247 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan dive into their NFL Week 2 predictions for the 2022 season, including their games of the week (Justin Jefferson’s Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles look to prove themselves as legit contenders in the NFC on Monday night), betting locks of the week […]

One of the biggest what-ifs in recent Philadelphia Eagles franchise history centers on general manager Howie Roseman’s call to pass on Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson in the 2020 NFL Draft. The Eagles were in dire need of a WR1 on their roster, and like four other teams ahead of them did so in […]

Jaire Alexander and the Green Bay Packers defense had a rough start to the season. Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings defeated them 23-7. During the Packers’ loss, Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson put on a career-best performance. The third-year wide receiver recorded nine receptions for 184 receiving yards and two touchdowns. At the moment, […]

The Minnesota Vikings will be looking to grab another victory on Monday as they face the Philadelphia Eagles. For wide receiver Jalen Reagor, there’s one thing in his mind ahead of the clash with his former team: Revenge. Via Chris Tomasson: Vikings WR Jalen Reagor doesn’t deny that there is some revenge on his mind […]

The Minnesota Vikings opened their season with a surprising 23-7 win over Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Now, with expectations very high, the Vikings will be on the road to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Philadelphia also comes from a Week 1 win, defeating the Detroit Lions 38-35. Following the victory over […]

Justin Jefferson’s emergence as a legitimate superstar at the NFL level has been nearly unprecedented. The Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver was immediately tasked with being a key replacement for the recently traded Stefon Diggs. He has done that and then some, posting historically great numbers to begin his career. One of the biggest reasons why Justin […]

Stephen A. Smith does not want to hear about a Lamar Jackson vs. Kirk Cousins debate. The conversation was brought up on ESPN First Take between Smith and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo. Russo was attempting to make the point that Cousins is every bit as clutch as Jackson and is one of the more underrated […]

The Green Bay Packers had a bit of a disastrous start to their season on Sunday night after Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings dealt them with a 23-7 loss on opening night. It was the Vikings’ star wide receiver who stole the show in this one, with Jefferson logging an eye-popping nine catches for […]

The Minnesota Vikings made a statement in Week 1 by cruising to a 32-7 win over their NFC North rivals, the Green Bay Packers. The Vikings put points on the board in all four quarters while the Packers scored their lone touchdown during the third period of play. It was a convincing performance in which […]

The Green Bay Packers were completely outplayed in a 23-7 loss to NFC North rivals Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. Last season demonstrated why it is critical not to panic after one game. Still, it is disappointing for the Packers to perform poorly against a division rival. This is the Packers’ third loss in the […]

Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings completely showed Aaron Rodgers what he’s missing over at Green Bay. Jefferson put together an astonishing performance in the Vikings’ Week 1 23-7 home win over Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, as he erupted downfield to lead the way for Minnesota. So good was Justin Jefferson in the […]

Coming into Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season, few national personalities expected the Minnesota Vikings to be a legitimate contender for the NFC North, let alone secure a win over the Green Bay Packers in their home opener. The team completely overhauled their front office, hired a young head coach with experience sharing a […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was simply all over the place in his team’s 23-7 home win against the Green Bay Packers in Week 1. This dominant performance from him may have just provided rival teams in the NFC North with a sneak peek of what will be to come this season. Speaking after […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson backed up all of his offseason talk with a dominant performance against the NFC North rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The superstar wideout was unstoppable in Week 1, hauling in nine receptions for 184 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jefferson recorded the fifth 150+ receiving yard game of his […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is picking up where he left off from his record-breaking 2021 campaign. Jefferson and Kirk Cousins have had their way in the Vikings’ Week 1 home opener against the Green Bay Packers. Cousins connected with Jefferson for a crucial 5-yard touchdown in the first quarter and then put the […]

Justin Jefferson isn’t short on confidence. The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver doesn’t lack in talent, either. All that he’s missing now is longevity. He’s been one of the most productive wide receivers in the past two seasons but it’s not enough to be considered an all-time great until he does it “again, and again, and […]

The Green Bay Packers will travel to Minneapolis to open the start of their season against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. It’s time to examine our NFL odds series and execute a Packers-Vikings prediction and pick. The Packers went 13-4 and claimed the top seed in the NFC. However, they ultimately fell to the […]

Justin Jefferson is already entering NFL stardom in just his third year in the league. The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver is already one of the best wide-outs in the game today. He has torched many teams with his blazing speed and sure-fire hands, all while he danced on their end-zone with his trademark “Griddy” celebration. […]

The Minnesota Vikings swung a trade for wide receiver Jalen Reagor at the end of August, sending two draft picks to the Philadelphia Eagles in return. While he failed to live up to expectations in the City of Brotherly Love, there is lots of excitement for Reagor in Minny. Just ask special teams coordinator Matt […]

The hotly anticipated Minnesota Vikings Week 1 matchup vs. the rival Green Bay Packers is finally just days away. Expectations are high for Kevin O’Donnell, Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson, and the crew this season, and the toughest test comes right off the bat. So, what better time to make some bold Vikings Week 1 predictions […]

Aaron Rodgers has finally addressed the recent controversial comments made by his former teammate Za’Darius Smith, but the Green Bay Packers quarterback doesn’t want to add more drama to the issue. Smith made headlines when he revealed that he chose to sign with the Minnesota Vikings to be able to play the Packers twice a […]

Minnesota Vikings rookie defensive lineman Esezi Otomewo is not going to let himself be bribed by teammate Ross Blacklock into giving up his no. 90 jersey number — not even for a scintillating amount of $30,000. “He worked on me pretty hard… but I’ve got number 90 right now. I’m glad I’ve got this number. […]

For the most part, joint practices during the offseason were relatively productive. They were also very entertaining, no doubt, with more than a few players already exhibiting their competitive fire even before the regular season kicked off. For the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings, their joint practices didn’t have any fights, but the […]

Za’Darius Smith was given 42 million reasons to sign with the Minnesota Vikings this offseason. Make that 42 million and one after his latest fighting words against his former club – the Green Bay Packers. In a sit down with Go Long‘s Tyler Dunne, Smith was candid in that one of the primary reasons he joined […]

The Minnesota Vikings 2022 season is looking likely to be different from the 2021 season. With a new coaching regime in place, the hope is that Kirk Cousins will be able to lead the Vikings offense to new heights this season. The excitement surrounding the Vikings is clear. According to Michael Irvin, the excitement might […]

The Minnesota Vikings have most of the same cast of characters back this season. Kirk Cousins is still the quarterback. Dalvin Cook is still the star running back. Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen and K.J. Osborn are the starting receivers. The biggest and most important change was actually not a player. The Vikings fired long time […]