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The Minnesota Vikings just began their game on Sunday, and they’ll be without one of their vital defensive players versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Vikings ruled out Eric Kendricks with a calf injury right as the game started. Earlier this week on Thursday, Kendricks was a surprise name to appear on Minnesota’s injury report. The […]

The 5-6 Minnesota Vikings will host the 1-10 Jacksonville Jaguars at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 13 of the 2020 season. This is set up to be a one-sided affair since the Vikings are fighting for a playoff spot, while the Jaguars are on a 10-game losing streak. Minnesota defeated the Carolina Panthers in Week […]

Not only is Week 13 a crucially important week for NFL franchises, but it’s also vital for fantasy football owners as most are preparing for the final go-round of the 2020 regular season. Even though some fantasy football owners may have one more week to go after Week 13 before the regular season formally concludes, […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has a good chance to take the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer made this known on Wednesday: #Vikings coach Mike Zimmer on Adam Thielen on Sunday "I think he'll be ready go.'' — Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) December 2, 2020 Thielen missed Week […]

The NFL has yet to fully complete its Week 12 slate as part of this unique 2020 season, but Week 13 is now right around the corner. As the regular season inches closer and closer to its conclusion, fantasy football owners only have one week — or maybe two — remaining to see if reaching […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has once again emerged as one of the top players in his position this season. The 25-year-old, however, had a bit of an uncharacteristic showing against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, which according to Vikings offensive coach Gary Kubiak could be chalked off to fatigue and a number of […]

The NFL’s 2020 regular season schedule has encountered change after change this year with Weeks 12 and 13 being no exceptions. Even though Week 12 is still going, fantasy football owners must begin looking ahead to Week 13. Both weeks are equally crucial for the eventual outcome of various seasons. With fantasy football owners vying […]

With the Minnesota Vikings ultimately defeating the Carolina Panthers by the score of 28-27 in a comeback victory, Minnesota also managed to make some history in the process while also improving to a nearly 5-6 on the season. Even with Week 12 yet to fully wrap up, there have already been more double-digit comeback wins […]

The Minnesota Vikings, Kirk Cousins, and Chad Beebe were coming off an embarrassing home loss against the Dallas Cowboys last week and needed a bounce back performance in Week 12 against the Carolina Panthers if they wanted to keep their playoff hopes alive. After two defensive touchdowns by the Panthers early in the game, the […]

Dalvin Cook is the heart and soul of the Minnesota Vikings, and losing him at this point would be a tough blow in a disappointing season. The Vikings star dealt with an ankle injury scare in Week 12 against the Carolina Panthers, but he’s okay after he was helped off the field in the third […]

The Carolina Panthers are making life tough on the Minnesota Vikings in their Week 12 matchup. Early in the third quarter, the Panthers’ defense was able to easily penetrate Kirk Cousins’ protection, causing a sack that led to a scoop-and-score for Jeremy Chinn. The fireworks were just beginning: Scoop & Score. The @Panthers get a […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has had a whirlwind of a week. Theilen tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, only to register a negative on Tuesday. The negative test did not guarantee Thielen would be able to practice or suit up in Week 12, however. Indeed, Thielen is not expected to be available for […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is expected to play in Week 12 against the Minnesota Vikings, per NFL.com. Bridgewater didn’t play in Week 11 versus the Detroit Lions due to a knee sprain. However, he practiced on Wednesday and Panthers head coach Matt Rhule told reporters Bridgewater will play against the Vikings barring a late […]

The NFL is gearing up for the final stretch of the 2020 season, which means fantasy football owners must begin looking ahead to the postseason — if you are one of the lucky ones, of course. With only a few weeks left in the fantasy football regular season, plenty of owners out there are fighting […]

Minnesota Vikings star wideout Adam Thielen went on the COVID-19 reserve list on Monday after having a stellar Week 11 game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. After news broke about Thielen landing on the COVID-19 reserve list, Vikings fans were wondering whether the wide receiver tested positive for COVID-19 or was just in close […]

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy wasn’t about to let his team fall to 3-8 on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. As such, he was prepared to pull out any last-minute stops to spark momentum in his club before they took the field. McCarthy did just that, while imposing some Gallagher-like tactics by smashing a […]

Adam Thielen did his part for the Minnesota Vikings in a loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Now his status for Week 12 could be in jeopardy. According to the team’s official Twitter account, Thielen has been placed on the reserve COVID-19 list on Monday. The #Vikings have placed WR Adam Thielen on Reserve/COVID-19. […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey was not initially expected to miss extended time after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 9. However, the All-Pro has missed each of the past two games, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports McCaffrey is unlikely to play against the Minnesota Vikings this weekend. Matt Rhule has consistently labeled almost […]

It had been more than a month since the Dallas Cowboys last won a game this season, but running back Ezekiel Elliott never doubted that the Cowboys would be out of the race for the NFC East title. Dallas won its first game since Week 5 by defeating the Minnesota Vikings, 31-28. The win snapped a […]

The Dallas Cowboys and backup-turned-starting quarterback Andy Dalton pulled off what only a few people expected to be possible: a win. With the Cowboys taking on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon, the visiting team stormed down the field in the final minutes of regulation en route to taking a three-point lead. Dalton, a longtime […]

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson caught the go-ahead touchdown pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins, on a fake handoff that fooled the entire Dallas Cowboys defense. Turning on the JETTAS. @JJettas2 #SKOL 📺: #DALvsMIN on FOX📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/tUoK0wsA9N pic.twitter.com/bWhkpg4l8b — NFL (@NFL) November 22, 2020 Though Minnesota is in the bottom […]

As the Minnesota Vikings look to make it a fight against the Dallas Cowboys late in the third quarter of their Week 11 showdown, Adam Thielen was able to shorten the margin on the Cowboys lead with an epic, one-handed catch touchdown. ADAM THIELEN. UNREAL SKILL. #SKOL 📺: #DALvsMIN on FOX📱: NFL app // Yahoo […]

Signs were pointing up on Saturday, and the Dallas Cowboys will indeed get a boost with the defensive end duo of DeMarcus Lawrence and Randy Gregory passing all their necessary COVID-19 tests. As it currently stands, their current condition permits them to suit up in Week 11 against the Minnesota Vikings, per NFL Network‘s Tom […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman offered flattering remarks for Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Justin Jefferson. While speaking at his Pro Football Focus podcast with NBC’s Cris Collinsworth, the 5-time Pro-Bowler suggested the 21-year old has a “very unique” route-running game and has looked like he has played in this league a long time. […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 118 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 118 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 118 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss their predictions for Week 11 of […]

The Minnesota Vikings improved their case in the NFC standings after a win over the Chicago Bears on Monday night. After a tough start to the season, the Vikings have rattled off three straight wins and are in a situation to make a playoff run. The hosts of Peacock and Williamson, a daily NFL podcast […]

Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Chicago Bears Monday night to end a ridiculous streak of nine games in a row where Cousins had lost in primetime. Luke Braun, the host of the daily Locked On Vikings Podcast, says it is time to quit using Cousins’ primetime record to evaluate his abilities. He […]

The Minnesota Vikings were able to prevail over the Chicago Bears on Monday night, giving Kirk Cousins his first career victory on Monday Night Football. Amid the reactions to Cousins’ incredible streak of futility, Cousins himself isn’t too concerned about his record in Monday night games. “You know, for me it’s all about playing well […]

The Minnesota Vikings posted an impressive 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday night, and it was thanks in large part to another brilliant effort from rookie wide receiver Justin Jefferson. The 21-year-old made a bit of history on Monday, matching a record previously set the great Randy Moss. Jefferson logged his fourth consecutive […]

Nick Foles was trying to lead the Chicago Bears to a last-minute game-winning touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings. He never got to finish the drive. Foles was slammed to the ground when throwing a pass and was injured. He had to be carted off the field at the end of a 19-13 loss which gave […]

Minnesota Vikings wideout Adam Thielen torched the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Thielen, one of the best and most elusive wideouts in the NFL, caught his second touchdown against the Bears, this one coming in the fourth quarter. Cousins. Thielen. The @Vikings take the lead! #SKOL 📺: #MINvsCHI on ESPN📱: NFL app // Yahoo […]

Minnesota Vikings wideout Adam Thielen scored a slick one-handed touchdown catch against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Take a look as Thielen beat Bears cornerback Buster Skrine. Adam Thielen with ONE HAND 😤 #SKOL (via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/ilKMoLzVQI — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) November 17, 2020 The Vikings are looking to win their third straight game. […]

The Chicago Bears will be without starting running back David Montgomery in Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Montgomery suffered a concussion in Week 9 versus the Tennessee Titans. Bears ruled out David Montgomery (concussion) for Monday night's game vs. Vikings. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 14, 2020 David Montgomery […]

What a difference a few weeks can make.  After losing five of their first six games to start the season, the Minnesota Vikings have shown signs of life, beating the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions in their last two games to fuel their hopes of a late push for the playoffs. The Vikings […]

The NFL’s Week 10 slate began with the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans as the league continues to inch closer to the postseason. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic still raging throughout the United States, the NFL has managed to trudge forward — much to the delight of fantasy football owners looking to win a title […]

The 5-4 Chicago Bears will host the 3-5 Minnesota Vikings in Week 10 at Soldier Field on Monday Night Football. The Bears, after starting the season at 5-1, have lost three straight games to the Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans. General manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy are on […]

The Minnesota Vikings are trending in the right direction after defeating the Detroit Lions, 34-20, last weekend. Some of the credit for success needs to go to head coach Mike Zimmer. On the daily Locked On Vikings podcast, Luke Braun makes the argument the improved play by the Vikings has everything to do with how […]

The COVID-19 pandemic is deeply affecting the sports world, and the Minnesota Vikings are making sure to let their fan base know that the deadly virus is still alive and roaming, which won’t allow the franchise to admit fans into the stadium this season. The team released a statement on Wednesday notifying anticipating fans of […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has cleared concussion protocol, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. From @GMFB: #Lions QB Matthew Stafford capped off a frustrating week of isolation with a rough performance, but he did clear the NFL's concussion protocol on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/H7ErfoDD2x — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 9, 2020 Stafford was shaken up and […]