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The Minnesota Vikings opted for a full rebuild after they announced the Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer firings this past week. The firings of Zimmer and Spielman also brought quarterback Kirk Cousins’ future with the franchise into question. In an appearance on Barstool Sports’ The Pro Football Show, former NFL star Deion Sanders was asked […]

The Minnesota Vikings are currently searching for a new head coach after firing Mike Zimmer. They haven’t been able to get over the hump, as Minnesota has been a middling team for quite some time. However, hope is on the horizon as the franchise searches for a new leader. Brian Daboll stands out as one […]

The Minnesota Vikings did not waste much making drastic moves shortly after missing the playoffs, as they fired both head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman in a clear attempt at changing the direction of the franchise. The Vikings are currently in search of individuals to replace the positions vacated by Zimmer and […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of a handful of NFL teams that made news on “Black Monday” after news surfaced that the Vikings had fired head coach Mike Zimmer. The move was not unexpected. Reports had surfaced as the season wound down Minnesota might look to make a change. Pro Football Hall of Fame coach […]

The Minnesota Vikings closed out the season with a win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. They finished with an 8-9 record and they have a lot to work on in the offseason. They came out on top against the Bears, 31-17 with a fourth-quarter comeback. While the Vikings won the game, they are still […]

The Minnesota Vikings made the decision to part ways with head coach Mike Zimmer on Monday. The Vikings’ 2021 season was a letdown, with Minnesota missing out on the playoffs after finishing 8-9. While the team will begin searching for a new head coach, players are still adjusting to the change set to take place, […]

Mike Zimmer has released his first statement after getting fired by the Minnesota Vikings, thanking the organization, the players and his staff while also apologizing for their failures during his tenure. The Vikings made the decision to remove Zimmer along with general manager Rick Spielman on Monday after finishing the 2021 campaign with an 8-9 […]

The Minnesota Vikings became the second team in the NFC North to clean house, as they fired head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman. Both had led this team for quite a while, but the lack of sustained success and playoff exposure ultimately led to both being let go. For Zimmer, the defensive-minded […]

The Minnesota Vikings announced the firing of head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman on Monday. The Vikings were eliminated from playoff contention for the second straight season under Zimmer and Spielman, which is likely what spelled the end for the partnership in the eyes of the team’s ownership. Vikings wide receiver Adam […]

The Minnesota Vikings made waves on Monday after deciding to part ways with coach Mike Zimmer. It was a move many expected, as the Vikings have failed to reach their full potential under his command. However, it appears Zimmer was either too hurt or just didn’t care to talk with his former players. According to […]

The Minnesota Vikings are making big changes in the organization by firing general manager Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer, per NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. Zimmer’s ouster after eight seasons as head coach was expected. The Vikings missed the playoffs the last two seasons, going 8-9 in 2021 after beating the Chicago Bears on […]

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Chicago Bears 31-17 Sunday. It was a big comeback, as the Vikings had fallen behind 14-3 entering halftime. During the 2nd half, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes to three different receivers, helping Minnesota finish the season 8-9. After the win, Cousins spoke to the media. He was […]

The Minnesota Vikings finished regular season play with a 31-17 home win over the Chicago Bears. Now, as the Vikings look ahead to the upcoming offseason, there may be one dilemma that the team could end up addressing. Cousins has a mere one more season remaining on his current contract with the Vikings. He is […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson entered the Week 18 home matchup against the Chicago Bears with a golden opportunity to make history. Jefferson notched an astounding 1,509 receiving yards over the Vikings’ opening 16 games of the campaign. The former LSU star simply formed stout chemistry with quarterback Kirk Cousins. Overall, Jefferson needed a […]

There were rumors at the start of the 2021 NFL season that Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer was on the hot seat and needed a playoff appearance to save his job. With the Vikings missing the playoffs, it looks like Zimmer will indeed be getting the boot. Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf haven’t […]

The Chicago Bears will face the Minnesota Vikings in a classic NFC rivalry matchup. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Bears-Vikings prediction and pick. While both of these teams are officially out of the playoff race, there’s still plenty to watch for. This game will help determine if the Bears […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will not play in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings after going on the reserve/COVID-19 list earlier in the week. Bears head coach Matt Nagy said Friday Andy Dalton will get the start, with Nick Foles in the backup role. #Bears HC Matt Nagy announces that Andy Dalton will start […]

Justin Jefferson soared to new heights after a historically dominant rookie season. The Minnesota Vikings, though, were mediocre once again. They will finish the 2021 season with a losing record, enter Week 18 eliminated from playoff contention and possibly see the firing of head coach Mike Zimmer soon. Minnesota was 5-5 at one point the […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ pursuit for a spot in the 2022 NFL Playoffs effectively ended in Week 17 when they lost to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, 37-10. With one more meaningless game left on Minnesota’s schedule, all eyes are once again on Mike Zimmer, who failed to deliver the team to the postseason […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins missed last week’s game as he was placed on the reserve/COVID list. Cousins, who is reportedly in line to start the Vikings’ Week 18 contest against the Chicago Bears, per Chad Graff of The Athletic, spoke to reporters on a variety of topics, including his future in Minnesota. With rumors […]

Rumors have recently swirled around Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer’s future and the future of the organization as a whole. With the Vikings eliminated from the playoffs, it’s the second straight year that Minnesota will be watching the postseason from home. With rumors swirling, Minnesota star halfback Dalvin Cook had a brutally honest take […]

The NFC will run through Lambeau Field again as the Green Bay Packers clinched the top seed for the second consecutive season. It’s a significant feat for Aaron Rodgers and company as they now have a bye week and home-field advantage throughout the NFL Playoffs. Rodgers and the offense had another phenomenal performance on Sunday, […]

The Minnesota Vikings have certainly not been playing to their capability this season as they are currently 7-9. Because of how bad that they have played this year, there have been many questions on if Mike Zimmer is going to return as the head coach for the Vikings. Around The NFL reported that Zimmer had […]

It’s safe to say that the Minnesota Vikings did not wish for their Week 17 outcome to be a 27-point loss to the Green Bay Packers, but their performance on Sunday night made that result far too easy. Missing QB Kirk Cousins due to a positive COVID diagnosis, the Vikings were forced to turn to […]

The Green Bay Packers dominated the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. After earning a big win in Week 17, Green Bay has clinched the top seed of the NFC, earning a bye week for the playoff run. However, it appears as though AJ Dillon and Aaron Jones hit a solid milestone on Sunday. AJ […]

The Green Bay Packers routed the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. It was never close, as Green Bay took an early lead and never looked back. Aaron Rodgers was a man among boys yet again and seems to have an update regarding his toe injury that’s been bothering him this year. According to Pro […]

The Minnesota Vikings will battle the Green Bay Packers in a classic NFC North matchup. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Packers-Vikings prediction and pick. Another season, another first-place finish in the division for Green Bay. The Packers have been as dominant as any team in the NFL this year, […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday’s crucial Week 17 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, according to reports from NFL Media and ESPN. Cousins is unvaccinated. Cousins reportedly had COVID symptoms and self-reported them before testing positive. As an unvaccinated player, he gets tested every day. The Vikings need […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a slow start at home last week vs. the Los Angeles Rams. They only scored three points in the first half and ultimately lost. The loss dropped the Vikings from a playoff spot and they no longer control their own playoff destiny. Vikings Pro Bowl wide receiver Justin Jefferson appeared to […]

The Minnesota Vikings Week 17 matchup against the Green Bay Packers has everything on the line. With Green Bay having already clinched the NFC North, Minnesota desperately needs a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. We take a look at this Vikings-Packers game with some of our Vikings Week 17 predictions in mind. Slowing […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are set to take on the Minnesota Vikings in a competitive Week 17 matchup. Green Bay comes into this one at 12-3 on the season while Minnesota comes in at 7-8. Ahead of the Vikings-Packers game on Sunday, we’ll make our Packers Week 17 predictions. Although Minnesota only […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have been on a roll lately, having won each of their last four games. Rodgers is playing some of the best ball of his career, as he has thrown for an astonishing 16 touchdowns against zero interceptions over his last five games played. Rodgers has done this with […]

The Minnesota Vikings playoff hopes took a big hit last Sunday, losing to the Los Angeles Rams 30-23. The loss of the game was not the only tough news. It was reported earlier Wednesday that Pro Bowl wide receiver Adam Thielen was placed on season-ending injured reserve with an ankle injury.  Vikings have placed WR […]

The Minnesota Vikings have an uphill battle to make the playoffs this year. Currently, just outside of the bubble, Minnesota needs to win out if they hope to make an appearance in the postseason. Luckily for them, they receive some great news regarding Dalvin Cook. According to the Minnesota Vikings, the front office has “activated […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in must-win mode if they want to make the NFL Playoffs, but their chances at doing so took a big hit ahead of their Week 17 clash with the rival Green Bay Packers. Star wide receiver Adam Thielen has been banged up with an ankle injury of late, and the Vikings […]

The Los Angeles Rams continue to dominate as they have now won four straight games after securing an impressive victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16 action. Matthew Stafford and company led from start to finish and were able to overcome the late surge of their opponents to emerge with a 30-23 win. In […]

The Minnesota Vikings lost a tough game in Week 16 that might have ended their season to the Los Angeles Rams, 30-23. This is a very disappointing loss for Minnesota and one that they’re going to look back at towards the end of the year and realize that they could have walked away with a […]

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson let some frustrations out after the Week 16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Jefferson (and he wasn’t alone) wasn’t pleased with the energy in the building at the start of the game, and he also criticized the play calling in the red zone. Vikings head […]

The Minnesota Vikings lost 30-23 to the Los Angeles Rams Sunday. The loss dropped the Vikings out of the final wild card spot in the NFC standings. Minnesota started off slow, struggling on offense in the first half. Quarterback Kirk Cousins was constantly under pressure as Aaron Donald reeked havoc. Minnesota picked it up offensively […]