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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 […]

Heading into Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has been limited during the week with a calf issue. However, Thielen has continued to make progress with his recovery that now has him on pace to play this Sunday, according to Tom Pelissero of The NFL Network. #Vikings WR […]

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith is not generally on the receiving end of any fines or negative news. Unfortunately for Smith that was not the case following this past Sunday night’s loss to the Chicago Bears. #Vikings star safety Harrison Smith was fined $10,026 for the hit that banged up #Bears QB Mitch Trubisky’s shoulder […]

The NFC playoff picture is very crowded right now. At the very top of the NFC, you have the Saints and Rams, who both have a record of 10-1. Then, coming off their Thanksgiving Day win, the Chicago Bears who comfortably lead the NFC North. The remaining teams in the playoff hunt have been models […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will play in prime-time against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. Cousins infamously has a subpar 4-12 career record when playing at that time of day, including 0-3 this season for the Vikings. However, Cousins claims he treats prime-time games the same as any other. He […]

The Minnesota Vikings are going through a bit of a rough stretch of the season with their offense struggling to find its way, as the team has dropped two out of their last three contests. Their running attack was again a non-factor as it has been throughout the season, currently ranking in the bottom tier in […]

Linebacker Anthony Barr and the Minnesota Vikings are set for a showdown on Sunday Night Football this week against the Green Bay Packers. If they can knock Green Bay off, they would effectively end their arch-rival’s season. Green Bay is only 4-5-1 and a loss would likely end any chance of making the playoffs they […]

The Green Bay Packers are without question one of the most disappointing teams this season. After being hyped up quite a bit during the offseason, the Packers are now just 4-5-1 on the season. Aaron Rodgers and company know that they are nearly out of the NFC playoff race heading into their primetime matchup on […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a setback in their playoff chances after falling to the Chicago Bears 25-20 on Sunday night that has put them in a tough spot. Much of the attention since the game has been focused on their struggles offensively with their shortcoming in the passing game that was evident against the Bears’ stout defense. […]

Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings had a chance to take control of the NFC North on Sunday night against the Chicago Bears. Instead, Cousins was pressured all night by the Khalil Mack and the rest of the Bears defense and they lost 25-20. After the game Cousins said he is humbled by the loss […]

There may still be plenty of football left to play in the 2018 NFL season. However, defensive end Khalil Mack feels this week’s matchup versus the Minnesota Vikings could decide the NFC North. The Chicago Bears currently sits atop the division ahead of the Vikings. According to Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Mack thinks […]

The Chicago Bears have gotten to a strong start to the 2018 season currently sitting atop the NFC North after winning six out of their first nine games played. A significant chunk of that success has come from the play of their defense that has quickly become one of the top units in the league. […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has had a rough time finding his footing in the 2018 NFL season due to a hamstring injury. Fortunately, it appears he will be good to go moving forward. Cook has dealt with a lingering hamstring throughout the season. According to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, offensive coordinator John DeFilippo is […]

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson said that he would like to play his former team, the Minnesota Vikings in the playoffs and knock them out. His former teammate Stefon Diggs didn’t seem to be surprised by the comments and said with a smile that it sounded just like AP. “That sounds like A.P.,” Vikings […]

The Minnesota Vikings coming off a Week 10 bye are set to take the road to face the Chicago Bears in what should be a blistering cold game that will provide another obstacle to overcome. At that same notion, head coach Mike Zimmer has voiced that this cold weather will likely push his team to run […]

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Stefon Diggs missed his first game of the season in Week 9 action against the Detroit Lions due to a nagging rib injury that became a prevalent issue throughout the week of practice. Despite that, Diggs recently told Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network on his podcast that he firmly […]

The Minnesota Vikings claimed Ameer Abdullah going into their bye and it came as a bit of a surprise as they seem to have a pretty full backfield already. Abdullah realizes that but is excited to be getting a fresh start with the Vikings and is willing to do anything that the team asks him. “Life […]

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson has made himself at home with his new team. However, it seems he is still keeping tabs on the Minnesota Vikings. Peterson has not been shy about his bitterness toward his former team. According to Chris Lingebach of 106.7 The Fan, he is hoping to beat the Vikings in […]

The Detroit Lions parted ways with longtime running back Ameer Abdullah earlier this week. It appears the Minnesota Vikings were quick to jump on the opportunity of bringing him in. It is no secret that Minnesota has had some trouble producing a consistent rushing attack in the 2018 NFL season.According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam […]

In his first year with the Minnesota Vikings, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins has made a tremendous impact on the franchise behind his play on the field. Cousins has quickly stepped in to provide stability under center that the franchise has been looking for to take them to the next step toward competing for a Super […]

Heading into his first campaign with the Minnesota Vikings, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins laid some high expectations laid before himself joining one of the league’s most talented teams. Through the first nine weeks, it has been an experience that has far exceeded the expectations that Cousins initially had upon joining Minnesota, according to Courtney […]

Dalvin Cook provided a big boost to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday after missing a couple of games with a hamstring injury, and Adam Thielen took notice of the impact it has on the offense when he is in the offense. Cook had a long 70 yard run in the second quarter that was registered […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs is not expected to play on Sunday against the Detroit Lions according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Vikings’ WR Stefon Diggs, listed as questionable for Sunday with a rib injury, is not expected to play vs. Lions, per sources. Vikings have a bye week next week, so Diggs will get […]

Chad Beebe is not a household name by any stretch of the imagination for NFL fans. There is a good chance that most Minnesota Vikings fans have no idea who he is. That being the case, Beebe is going to be active and suited up for the Vikings this week against the Detroit Lions. According […]

The Minnesota Vikings are heading into their Week 9 matchup with the Detroit Lions very confident with their ability to get the win. Unfortunately, they may have to play the game without one of their key offensive weapons. According to a report from Courtney Cronin of ESPN, star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is questionable to […]

The Minnesota Vikings have missed running back Dalvin Cook for the last four games due to his lingering hamstring injury. However, their wait to have him back in their lineup might finally be coming to an end on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Per Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune: Sources have said the Vikings […]