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The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the NFC’s hottest teams in recent weeks and have been competing for a playoff spot all season long. In fact, not only are they contending for a playoff spot, they are just one game behind the Green Bay Packers in the NFC North division standings. Add in the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a need at wide receiver and Michigan wideout Tarik Black is a guy who could fill that role perfectly. The Vikings have Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs, who are going to be the top two receivers for the next couple of years. This season, the team has had issues finding a […]

The Minnesota Vikings will host the Green Bay Packers in a crucial NFC North showdown without one of their key offensive contributors. According to Adam Schefter, Dalvin Cook has officially been ruled out against the Packers in Week 16. Vikings have officially ruled Dalvin Cook out for Monday night while Alexander Mattison is questionable. — […]

Being selected to the NFL Pro Bowl is an outstanding accomplishment. Players who perform the best during a given season should be rewarded with the nod. The reality is that players’ legacies are partly defined by the number of times they are named to the Pro Bowl. That’s why it’s frustrating when the players who […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is expected to miss the final two games of the regular season due to a chest injury, according to Chad Graff of The Athletic. Cook has been battling the issue for the last three games. He also sustained a shoulder injury during the Vikings’ win over the Los Angeles […]

The Minnesota Vikings are looking to close the gap between them and the Green Bay Packers with two games left in the 2019 NFL season. It seems the time has come for wide receiver Adam Thielen to provide a reminder of his status as one of the elite players at his position. Thielen was finally […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver asked a simple question during his appearance on KFAN out of the Twin Cities on Friday morning. Why isn’t the number 84 hanging in the rafters of US Bank Stadium? Randy Moss via KFAN: “Why is the #Vikings’ 84 not retired?” — Sean Borman (@SeanBormanNFL) December 20, 2019 Moss is one […]

Week 16’s edition of Monday Night Football couldn’t be a better game. The Minnesota Vikings will face the Green Bay Packers in a game crucial to playoff seeding. Given the importance of the game, it’s fair to wonder if Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will even show up to the stadium. But in all seriousness, Cousins […]

Every NFL fan has to love December football. Teams playing for their playoff lives every week makes for high drama, and Week 16 of the 2019 season is no exception. The Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles will face each other to decide the NFC East, but there’s a more important (and more exciting) matchup […]

It’s not probable, nor is it likely, but the Minnesota Vikings can get the No. 1 seed in the NFC if a whole bunch of stuff goes their way. As explained by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk: “Thanks to our research specialists at NBC Sports, the road to Miami would go through Minneapolis if the Vikings […]

The Green Bay Packers will square off against the Minnesota Vikings in a game that has plenty of playoff implications in Week 16. Ahead of the game, Mike Zimmer jokingly told reporters to convince Aaron Rodgers to retire. Mike Zimmer recalled Aaron Rodgers' 1-yard TD pass to Richard Rodgers that traveled some 40 yards across […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been nursing a shoulder injury that he suffered against the Los Angeles Chargers last week. With a pivotal matchup against the Green Bay Packers looming, Cook’s ability to play remains in doubt. However, according to the running back, Cook said that he’s going to continue preparing as if […]

The Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings face off on Monday Night Football in a game that could decide the NFC North. The Vikings are the favored team and for good reason. Let’s break down four reasons the home squad is going to come away with a win on Monday night. 4. Series history […]

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer doesn’t think cornerback Xavier Rhodes’ play is declining, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. During his Thursday morning press conference, Zimmer said his play really isn’t a big deal and everyone is making it a bigger deal than it actually is. Mike Zimmer on CB Xavier Rhodes supposed decline […]

The Green Bay Packers are preparing for the biggest game of their season on Monday Night Football in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings. It is a game that could decide the winner of the NFC North division. If the Packers win, they win the division, but if they lose, the Vikings could steal the […]

The Minnesota Vikings are heading into their Week 16 matchup on Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers with a chance to keep their hopes alive for the NFC North division title. Unfortunately, they will likely have to do it without star running back Dalvin Cook on the field. According to a report from […]

The Green Bay Packers are heading into their Week 16 showdown on Monday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings with the NFC North division title on the line. Aaron Rodgers and company can clinch the division with a win on the road in Minneapolis. It is a massive game for both teams and the Packers […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are set for a massive showdown with Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. It is a matchup that could decide the NFC North division winner and the Packers have to be feeling pretty good heading into this Week 16 contest. Coming into this week’s […]

On Tuesday evening, the NFL formally announced its Pro Bowl selections for the 2019 season. While a slew of alternates were also announced, there were several noticeable snubs that were left off the initial list of Pro Bowlers this time around — Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback Kirk Cousins included. Cousins has strung together quite an […]

The Minnesota Vikings can clinch a playoff berth during Week 16 a couple of different ways. If the Los Angeles Rams lose to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football, Minnesota will clinch their spot. Week 16 playoff scenarios: pic.twitter.com/afr4N2CZd6 — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 17, 2019 If the Rams beat the 49ers, the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a lot of success throughout their history even though they have never won a Super Bowl. Some of the best players in NFL history have played in the purple and gold. Let’s breakdown the seven best players in Vikings franchise history. 7. Mick Tinglehoff A good offensive line is one […]

In spite of the Green Bay Packers being 11-3, many have questioned the abilities of Aaron Rodgers at this point in his career. This week, Rodgers will silence the critics against Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings. With Rodgers being in his 15th season, he understands more than most that this is the time of […]

The Minnesota Vikings have never won a Super Bowl, but they have still had a successful franchise. A big reason for their success has been some key free agent signings. Let’s break down the five best free agent signings in team history. 5. Cornerback Antonie Winfield There wasn’t a lot of good that happened with […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins hasn’t had a great track record on Monday Night Football, but he is going to prove his worth this time by pulling out a big victory against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. This is a really good matchup for Cousins and the Vikings offense, let’s break down some […]

The Minnesota Vikings are a dangerous team in the NFC. They are currently 10-4 and one game behind the Green Bay Packers in the NFC North. The two teams will matchup in Week 16 in the biggest game of the season for both sides. Minnesota will have to figure out their secondary if they want […]

Minnesota Vikings fans showed up in full force at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday when their favorite team played the Los Angeles Chargers. The Vikings’ team website estimated that 80-90 percent of the fans in the crowd were Vikings fans. When the Chargers ran onto the field, there was a loud chorus of boos […]

Anthony Lynn has to face the music. The Los Angeles Chargers are having a disappointing season after making the playoffs the previous year. Their latest defeat to the Minnesota Vikings is a painful reminder to the Chargers fans who even bother to show up in LA about how steep of a fall they’ve had since […]

It is unknown how long the Minnesota Vikings could be without their star running back. Dalvin Cook left Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers in the third quarter with an apparent shoulder injury. Later, the team announced that Cook would not return to the game. The third-year back has already suffered serious injuries throughout […]

In the third quarter of the Minnesota Vikings’ matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, star running back Dalvin Cook suffered a shoulder injury. The team announced that the third-year back has been ruled out for the rest of the game. Before the injury, Cook carried the ball nine times for 27 yards and […]

The LA Chargers’ offensive woes continue: Ifeadi Odenigbo gave the Minnesota Vikings a cushion against Philip Rivers. It was a fantastic fumble return that went all the way to the end zone. NFL shared the footage: The Vikings finished the first half with a nine-point lead. It was a perfect end to the half for […]

The Minnesota Vikings will make the trek to the West Coast as they square off with the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15. All eyes will be on Kirk Cousins to see how the Vikings’ quarterback performs in this game. If the playoffs were to end today, Minnesota would be the No. 6 seed in […]

The Minnesota Vikings are set to hit the road to take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15. It seems they will finally be at full strength with wide receiver Adam Thielen. Thielen was able to log in a solid week of practice after dealing with a lingering hamstring injury. According to NFL Network’s […]

All signs are pointing towards Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen playing on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, and the former undrafted star is very happy with the progress of the hamstring injury. Even though he is feeling good he has had a couple of setbacks since suffering the injury and he knows he […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 33 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 33 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 33 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss all of their NFL predictions heading into […]

The Minnesota Vikings appear to be witnessing the return of Adam Thielen. On Thursday, for the second day in a row, Pro Bowl wide receiver Adam Thielen practiced in a limited fashion, per the team’s injury report. Previously, Thielen injured his hamstring in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. He returned to face the Kansas […]

The Minnesota Vikings haven’t ever won a Super Bowl, but they have put themselves in a position to finally lift the Lombardi Trophy this season. They currently hold the second Wild Card spot, but there have been plenty of teams who have won out of the Wild Card spot, so that isn’t actually that big […]

The Minnesota Vikings may have found their long term solution at quarterback with Kirk Cousins, and the team needs to reward him with a new contract after this season. There is a little risk for both sides doing the contract early, but it would pay big dividends on both sides. Cousins will have one year […]

The Minnesota Vikings are hoping to keep their momentum going on the road versus the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15. It seems they will finally have their biggest weapon on offense back in wide receiver Adam Thielen. Thielen has been battling a hamstring injury since Week 7 of the 2019 NFL season. Fortunately, Minnesota […]

The Minnesota Vikings currently hold the last wild card spot in the NFC but the Los Angeles Rams are right on their heels so they need to win their game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Vikings are favorites, but this isn’t going to be a walk in the park. Let’s break down […]