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On Tuesday, the New England Patriots made a shocking move by releasing quarterback Cam Newton. The move paves the way for rookie Mac Jones to be the starting quarterback for New England. With the release of Cam Newton, it opens up the door for him to sign elsewhere. Here are the three best destinations for […]

Even with running backs and wide receivers receiving most of the attention in the early portion of fantasy football drafts, tight ends should never be neglected — especially this time around. In addition to the usual suspects at this position like San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, […]

It’s been a day of highs and lows for the Minnesota Vikings. Though they signed All-Pro safety Harrison Smith to a four-year, $64 million extension, they will have to begin the season without their starting tight end. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Irv Smith Jr. is expected to undergo surgery on his […]

The Minnesota Vikings aren’t messing around with star safety Harrison Smith. According to Mike Golic Jr., the Vikings are making Smith the second-highest paid safety in the league after signing him to a huge four-year deal worth $64 million. Vikings and All-Pro Safety Harrison Smith have agreed to a 4-year, $64 million extension, per source. […]

With the NFL season about to kick off, the Minnesota Vikings will be finalizing their roster in the coming days. The preseason has offered some insight on the team so far, but the coaching staff will have some tough decisions to make. Most of the Vikings’ starting lineup is a lock, but we’ll see how […]

The NFL season is nearly upon us as we head into Week 3 of the preseason. The Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings are set to play on Friday, which will be a big game for players on the roster bubble. It is unclear if the Chiefs will play their starters while the Vikings are […]

Targets and target share are the keys to unlocking fantasy greatness at the wide receiver position. That’s why it’s so important to look at team context heading into every new year of fantasy football. Teams that added new talent to their receiver room, hired a new play-caller with different offensive philosophies, and so much more […]

The Vikings head south to Kansas City as they’ll take on the Chiefs in the final week of the preseason. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Vikings-Chiefs prediction and pick. This is another matchup of 2-0 vs. 0-2 teams, but neither team has excelled on the offensive side of the […]

Taking fliers on high-risk, high-reward receivers late in drafts is a perfectly viable strategy in fantasy, but missing the target on wideouts within the first half of the draft often proves to be costly. While running back is often an extremely difficult position to project consistency at, a good amount of receivers provide solid weekly […]

Three Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks, including Kirk Cousins, ended up on the Covid-19/reserve list earlier in training camp. It irked head coach Mike Zimmer, especially since Cousins was outspoken prior about being remaining unvaccinated. It got to the point where the Vikings brought in renowned epidemiologist and infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Osterholm to speak to […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been cast in a not-so-great light this offseason amid his thoughts on remaining unvaccinated. While he’s certainly in his right to do so, it has not pleased head coach Mike Zimmer. It appears the Vikings are on the verge of signing Everson Griffen, who spent his first 1o years […]

The Colts head north to Minnesota to take on the Vikings for Week 2 of the preseason, as each team is coming off a Week 1 contest that could not have been more different to each other. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Colts-Vikings prediction and pick. Here’s how the bookmakers […]

The value of a handcuff goes hand-in-hand with the most frustrating and unpredictable dynamics of fantasy football: injuries and snap counts. Determining a handcuff’s value is all about assessing whether it’s worth using a roster spot on a player who might never sniff value over the course of a full season, simply to hedge a […]

After battling injuries and inconsistency for his first few years in the league, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook finally put it all together last year. Amassing almost 2,000 yards from scrimmage, Cook finally got the proverbial monkeys off of his back: the doubts that he could ever carry a star’s production out for the […]

The Los Angeles Rams have the entire NFL landscape buzzing, especially after the huge trade to bring Matthew Stafford on board. On the other side of the country, the Minnesota Vikings have shown a lot of talent. Star wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who ran wild in his rookie season, is apparently ready for a matchup […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been without star wide receiver Justin Jefferson after he suffered an injury during training camp. While the Vikings’ issues have begun to mount, there was some concern about Jefferson’s lack of reps. But, the former LSU standout who caught the league by storm in his rookie season doesn’t seem too worried, […]

The Minnesota Vikings were hit hard with COVID-19 issues and quarterback Kirk Cousins didn’t hold back regarding his stance on getting the vaccination. Well, backup quarterback and rookie Kellen Mond had some interesting comments himself regarding the situation. Vikings QB Kellen Mond on if will get vaccinated “I’ve talked to people around me who I […]

Hoping to reign supreme as the champions of the NFC North next season, the Minnesota Vikings are coming into training camp with a ton of promise. After making upgrades to their defense with the signings of Patrick Peterson and Sheldon Richardson, the Vikings are looking to re-establish their identity as one of the elite defensive […]

Randy Moss. Antonio Brown. Odell Beckham. While QBs will always hold the spotlight as the biggest names in the NFL, wide receivers often come in right behind them, as the best wideouts often exude both talent and personality. But what about their sidekicks? A great receiver (perhaps with the exception of Calvin Johnson) can only […]

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson suffered an injury during practice last week and was forced to miss some times after taking a hard fall. With the Vikings offense featuring Jefferson, Adam Thielen, and Dalvin Cook with Kirk Cousins tossing passes, Jefferson is all but set to replicate his fantastic rookie campaign. The injury […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins’s anti-vax stance has gotten him quite the attention. Now, it seems that a local hospital in Holland, Michigan has reportedly cut ties with their four-year-long partnership with Cousins as the 32-year-old continues to remain firm in not getting vaccinated. The Holland Hospital, located in Cousins’ hometown of Holland, Michigan, has […]

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson went down hard at training camp and had to leave the practice field on Friday. Jefferson suffered a left shoulder injury, but luckily the injury isn’t believed to be serious, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It’s a sprained AC joint, with more tests to come to confirm. Here’s video of […]

Kirk Cousins is back at practice for the Minnesota Vikings after landing on the reserve/Covid-19 list. Cousins was among three quarterbacks who ended up on the list recently. On Thursday, Cousins was back at practice for the Vikings and suggested an outlandish proposal for non vaccinated players in the NFL. #Vikings QB Kirk Cousins said […]

The Minnesota Vikings released 2020 first-round pick Jeff Gladney on Tuesday after he was indicted by a Texas grand jury on a charge of felony assault against a woman. Gladney had previously been in a relationship with the woman. Gladney faces a prison sentence of up 10 years for his actions. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, […]

The Minnesota Vikings and specifically head coach Mike Zimmer find themselves currently caught up in a massive debacle. Minnesota’s quarterback room was hit with a Covid outbreak that has landed Kirk Cousins and others on the reserve/Covid-19 list. To really pile on the parade for the Vikings, their vaccination numbers are currently the worst in […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the NFL teams who were hit hard by COVID-19 as they had an outbreak among their quarterbacks. Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is already tired of having to deal with the situation, and it doesn’t help that some of his players are unvaccinated. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network spoke […]

The Minnesota Vikings got a massive steal in the 2020 NFL Draft when LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson landed on their laps with the No. 22 pick in the first round. Jefferson immediately paid dividends in his rookie year, posting 1,400 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 88 receptions across 16 games. Having established a […]

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Just days after Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Rick Dennison was reportedly leaving the organization for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine, it appears he will continue to have a role with the Vikings. According to Pro Football Talk, the two parties have come to an agreement that will see him stay in Minnesota. It also […]

Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Rick Dennison is out of a job after refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. Dennison is reportedly the first NFL position coach to part ways with a team after refusing to get vaccinated. Dennison had been the Vikings’ offensive line coach/run game coordinator the past two seasons. […]

With training camp quickly approaching, the Minnesota Vikings prepare for a big year in 2021. They missed the playoffs last season, as the team was hit by the injury bug. However, with Aaron Rodgers feuding with the Green Bay Packers, the NFC North might be wide open for the taking. The Vikings should feel confident, […]

In any given NFL season, there are a couple of teams in full rebuild mode. Just three years after a Super Bowl victory, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves in a rebuilding stage. Former head coach Doug Pederson was fired this offseason, signaling the beginning of a new era of Eagles football. Rookie head coach Nick […]

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most intriguing teams in the NFL. They have a mix of tons of youth, with both of their last two draft classes including more than ten picks. Minnesota also has a strong veteran presence on the team, with Anthony Barr and Danielle Hunter playing huge roles. The Vikings […]

The Minnesota Vikings are hoping for an improved 2021 season after missing the playoffs a year ago. With the uncertainty surrounding Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay and the Bears possibly relying on a rookie quarterback, the Vikings could be in for a great year. The offense is electric, the defense is improved, and the NFC […]

Minnesota Vikings rookie Jaylen Twyman is now on his way to recovery after being shot four times in Washington DC, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Twyman, who was in a car when the incident happened, was visiting his aunt in the area. According to his agent, he is going to be fine and is […]

Sheldon Richardson is on the move once again. The former Pro Bowl standout with the New York Jets has bounced around quite a bit since his time in Jets green and white and has now ditched the Cleveland Browns to sign a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, returning to the team that employed him […]

The Minnesota Vikings have temporarily ended a lengthy contract dispute with star defensive end Danielle Hunter by reworking his current deal. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Hunter will now receive $5.6 million of money owed this year as a signing bonus. The Vikings are also giving Hunter an $18 million roster bonus early in […]

The Tennessee Titans finalized a blockbuster deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday for Julio Jones. The Titans, who already had one of the top offenses in the NFL last year, just acquired the best receiver of this era to become a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Tennessee completed the trade without giving up a first-round pick […]

The Minnesota Vikings made a Friday afternoon move in NFL free agency, swooping in to sign cornerback Bashaud Breeland and fortify their secondary.  Breeland spent the last two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, playing in back-to-back Super Bowl games and winning one. He previously played with Washington for four seasons (2014-2017) and the Green […]