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The Minnesota Vikings made headlines with the firing of offensive coordinator John DeFilippo. Head coach Mike Zimmer has since provided more clarity on why he was let go. It is no secret that the Vikings offense had largely struggled to develop a rhythm on offense. According to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, Zimmer felts the time came […]

The Minnesota Vikings lost in disappointing fashion yet again on Monday night, a loss that has both put their playoff chances in question along with bringing more concerns with their offense. Star wide receiver Adam Thielen voiced following Monday’s 21-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks that the players deserve plenty of the blame for their offensive shortcomings […]

The Seattle Seahawks pulled out a huge 21-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, which has all but secured them a spot in the playoffs. This turned out to be a game dominated by the Seahawks’ suffocating defense, which didn’t allow the Vikings to find any fluidity on the field until a late […]

The Minnesota Vikings suffered yet another disappointing loss on Monday night falling 21-7 to the surging Seattle Seahawks that has brought even more questions concerning their offensive game plan. It marked the second straight game that the Vikings simply could not get anything going on that side of the ball that put their team at […]

We’ve reached Week 15 of the NFL season, and that means the playoff race is really starting to heat up for many teams around the league. Some teams are starting to separate themselves from the pack with only three games left in the regular season, while others are struggling to find a rhythm. 1. Kansas […]

After another bad performance by the Minnesota Vikings offense on Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks, the team has decided to move on from offensive coordinator John DeFilippo according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Source: #Vikings OC John DeFilippo has been fired. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 11, 2018 The Vikings offense had all kinds […]

The Minnesota Vikings lost on Monday night football against the Seattle Seahawks, but Adam Thielen reached another impressive milestone. Thielen caught his 100th pass of the season, which makes him only the third undrafted player ever to reach that number. Wes Welker, who did it five times, and Rod Smith, who did it twice, were […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs really likes Starbucks. As part of a deal with the Player’s Association, the NFL relaxes its uniform rules during Week 14 of the regular season and allows players to customize their cleats for their annual My Cause My Cleats event. During their Monday night game against the Seattle Seahawks, […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has become just the third player in franchise history to rack up more than 100 receptions in a season. Thielen hasn’t had his best performance in Monday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, but he joined elite company when he picked up his third reception of the contest. From […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins fell to just 4-24 for his career against .500 teams after his team’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. The Vikings couldn’t get any offense going in suffering the 21-7 defeat at CenturyLink Field, which dropped Mike Zimmer’s squad to 6-6-1 on the season. But what stood out […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen openly expressed his thoughts on the team’s struggling offense in Monday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. The Vikings didn’t score their first points until Dalvin Cook caught a touchdown pass with just 1:10 remaining in the game, with Minnesota suffering a 21-7 defeat at CenturyLink Field. But thanks […]

The Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings have engaged in a defensive battle in the first half of Monday’s showdown that saw scoring come at a premium in the contest. Despite that, the Seahawks were able to orchestrate a long drive in the final minutes of the second quarter that set them up for first-and-goal at the […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cooks thinks no one should have trouble getting hyped for Monday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. Cook and company will hit the road for a huge NFC clash at CenturyLink Field on Monday Night Football, and the Vikings are in a situation where every game matters in terms of […]

Stefon Diggs has been a critical part of the Minnesota Vikings’ offense this season, but has missed quite a bit of time due to injury as well. Thankfully for the Vikings, they are getting healthy at the right time. According to the Vikings’ official injury report, Diggs is no longer listed. That means that he […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has taken on a modest role since his return from injury. However, that could change down the final stretch of the 2018 NFL season. Head coach Mike Zimmer was adamant about getting Cook more carries throughout the week. According to Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press, offensive coordinator Joh […]

The Minnesota Vikings took a step back last Sunday in a disappointing 24-10 loss against the New England Patriots that has put their playoff chances. It has marked yet another point in the season where the team hasn’t quite lived up to the expectations laid before them after especially after the addition with Pro Bowl Kirk […]

Through the course of the first 13 weeks of the season, the Minnesota Vikings have had a lack of production from their running game that has made their offense quite pass heavy in the process. Despite the return of second-year running back Dalvin Cook in the backfield, it has translated to a more steady workload […]

The New England Patriots managed to secure a crucial victory over the Minnesota Vikings. However, the highlight of the night for quarterback Tom Brady was the brief spat between head coach Bill Belichick and wide receiver Adam Thielen. The two shared some unsavory words during the game. Brady admitted during an appearance on WEEI that […]

The New England Patriots eased their way to their ninth win of the season after toppling the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night, 24-10. This was a contest that the Patriots had to grind out that saw star wide receiver Josh Gordon have a notably smaller role in the passing game as he has had secured all […]

Minnesota Vikings Adam Thielen hasn’t been a player known to lose his temper a lot but his emotions shined through in the direction of New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. In the 4th quarter, Latavius Murray gained a yard on a 4th and inches play and it looked like the spot could have been […]

The Green Bay Packers just fired one of the most successful coaches they ever had. After a 13-season tenure with the Packers, Mike McCarthy was released by the team Sunday after dropping his third straight outing. Their recent loss came against one of the worst teams in the league, the 2-9 Arizona Cardinals. It did […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs and cornerback Xavier Rhodes are officially active heading into their Week 13 matchup against the New England Patriots. Diggs was expected to be a game-time decision following overnight swelling to his injured knee, but his active status is certainly a good sign. .@stefondiggs and @XavierRhodes29_ are officially active for […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs will officially be a game-time decision heading into Sunday’s showdown with the New England Patriots. Diggs has been dealing with a knee injury, and while he was initially expected to play, overnight swelling has put his status in question. From ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter: Vikings’ WR Stefon Diggs’ […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs is expected to play in their big Week 13 showdown against the New England Patriots, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Vikings’ WR Stefon Diggs, listed as questionable for Sunday to a knee injury, is expected to play against the Patriots, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 2, […]

In his first year with the Minnesota Vikings, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins has made a major impact on the franchise, helping guide them back into the playoff picture for the second straight season. Ahead of their primetime Week 13 matchup against the New England Patriots, head coach Bill Belichick had some major praise for […]

The Minnesota Vikings are gearing up for a primetime matchup against the New England Patriots on Sunday with plenty of playoff implications on the line. Heading into the game, the Vikings have some notable question marks around a couple of their key players. Star wide receiver Stefon Diggs and Pro Bowl cornerback Xavier Rhodes are both […]

Chicago Bears starting quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is currently out and recovering because of a right shoulder injury. The 24-year-old got hurt a few weeks ago after getting hit by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith as he scrambled for yards. This caused Trubisky to miss the Bears’ Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions, and it looks like […]

In the last couple of weeks, Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been working through a knee injury that has continued to linger on. This has once again been the case this week heading into Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots as Diggs has already missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. However, he […]

The New England Patriots are one of the toughest teams to play against on their own turf. They’ve played at Gillette Stadium five times this season and won all those games by scoring 27 points or more each time. The five-time Super Bowl winners currently possess an 8-3 record. Winning is on their side lately, […]

A five-time Super Bowl winner and three-time Coach of the Year winner, Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots is truly one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. But is he the greatest ever? The head coach of their opponent this Sunday, Mike Zimmer, thinks so. The Minnesota Vikings leader on the sidelines recently […]

The Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots square off in Week 13. It’s one of the more intriguing matchups of the week, especially if you’re a fan of either team. The Vikings are coming off a very important win over the Green Bay Packers while the Patriots continue to dominate after a shaky start. One player to […]

During his media availability on Wednesday, Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said there’s a good chance cornerback Xavier Rhodes will be able to play on Sunday against the New England Patriots. There’s a “good chance” Xavier Rhodes plays Sunday, Mike Zimmer said. — Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) November 28, 2018 Rhodes was injured during the 4th […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has had an impressive season on the field and is quickly becoming one of the leagues best receivers. Not only has the play really helped the Vikings, but it’s also put a lot of extra cash in his back pocket. According to Ben Gossling of The Star Tribune, Thielen has […]

Minnesota Vikings defensive back Andrew Sendejo is out for the rest of the season. Almost two months after he suffered a groin injury, the Vikings placed him on the injured reserve list Tuesday, per Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk. Sendejo has not played in six weeks due to the injury, but he practiced with the team […]

The New England Patriots have on tap a tough Week 13 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, who present a problematic test behind their potent offense led by their passing game. The Vikings have assembled a dynamic pair of wide receivers in Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs, who have both proven to be game-changing talents at […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said Monday that the injury suffered by Xavier Rhodes isn’t a concern. According to Chris Tomasson of St. Paul Pioneer Press, Zimmer stated that the TV doctor’s reports were “erroneous.” This is in reference to former NFL team doctor, David Chao because he posted on Twitter that Rhodes’ recent […]

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson has had a rough time staying put in recent years. However, it appears he may have found a home in Minnesota. Richardson has become a seamless fit in the Vikings’ formidable defense. According to Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune, he likes the way the organization treats its players […]

The Minnesota Vikings picked up a big win on Sunday over the Green Bay Packers but in the process might have lost their pro bowl cornerback Xavier Rhodes. After watching the video, Dr. David J. Chao, a former NFL team doctor, worries the injury might be a proximal hamstring avulsion injury, one of the few hamstring injuries […]

The hilarious touchdown celebrations just keep on coming in the NFL this season. The Vikings actually did a creative one during their Sunday night showdown against the Green Bay Packers. In a tweet by NFLMemes we can see their bizarre end-zone celebration. The Vikings really celebrated a TD by doing the limbo https://t.co/BPyVytt4E2 — NFL […]