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Minnesota VikingsVikings most to blame for Week 18 loss to Lions

The Minnesota Vikings entered Week 18 eager to solidify their playoff standing. However, their aspirations were crushed in a lackluster 31-9 defeat to the Detroit Lions. This game was more than just a disappointing loss. It starkly exposed the team’s weaknesses and raised critical concerns about their playoff readiness. As the Lions reveled in their […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' Justin Jefferson-Sam Darnold bench moment grabs attention amid red struggles vs. Lions

The Detroit Lions have repeated as NFC North Division champions with their 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field Sunday night. The win improved the Lions to 15-2 and earned them a first-round bye week in the NFL postseason, while the Vikings fell to 14-3 and now have to go on the road […]

Minnesota VikingsNFL rumors: Several teams eyeing potential Kevin O'Connell trade

It wouldn’t seem like Kevin O’Connell would be in the running for any coaching vacancies this offseason or even in the foreseeable future, but according to a Jay Glazer report, the Minnesota Vikings coach has drawn a lot of interest around the league and is a “surprise” candidate for some jobs. Since taking over as […]

NFLLions not happy with Vikings buying $2 million of tickets for Week 18 clash

Going into the most anticipated game of the 2024 regular season, the Detroit Lions have a bone to pick with the Minnesota Vikings. Before the Lions and Vikings clash in Week 18 on Sunday Night Football, the away team reportedly bought out just under 2,000 tickets for approximately $2 million and re-sold them to their […]

NFLNFL rumors: Where Brian Flores falls among 2025 head coach options

Brian Flores has earned a great deal of credit for his role as the defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings. While the Vikings have a slew of offensive stars that have earned most of the headlines in this 14-2 season, the defense has delivered an exceptional performance. As a result, Flores is likely to become […]

Detroit LionsLions activate 2 key contributors off IR for Week 18 vs. Vikings

Before their biggest regular-season matchups of 2024 against the Minnesota Vikings, the Detroit Lions got some added help coming, as Kalif Raymond and Alex Anzalone were activated off IR on Saturday, per Adam Schefter on X. “Help for Sunday night: Lions activated WR Kalif Raymond and LB Alex Anzalone from injured reserve,” Schefter wrote. Considering […]

Minnesota Vikings4 most important players in pivotal Lions-Vikings Week 18 matchup

To call this a massive matchup would be an understatement. The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings play in Week 18 for all the marbles in the NFC. Both teams come into this matchup at 14-2 and both teams are locked into the playoffs, but there are massive implications on the line as far as playoff […]

Detroit LionsHow Ben Johnson, Brian Flores interviews will be impacted by Lions-Vikings outcome

When the Detroit Lions take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18, there is a lot on the line. The winner will get the No. 1 seed in the NFC and head out to a bye week, while the loser will head to Tampa Bay or Atlanta to play a road playoff game against the […]

Minnesota VikingsNFL Rumors: Vikings unlikely to trade JJ McCarthy amid intense speculation

After 2024 first-round quarterback JJ McCarthy went down with a season-ending injury in the preseason finale, the Minnesota Vikings have relied on veteran quarterback Sam Darnold to lead them to a 14-2 record. And with Darnold seemingly reviving his career with the Vikings on his one-year deal, trade rumors surrounding McCarthy have spread like wildfire. […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' Aaron Jones gets green light ahead of massive Week 18 clash with Lions

Heading into the most anticipated regular season game of 2024, both the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are hopeful to be as healthy as possible. With the No. 1 seed in the NFC Playoff Picture on the line, the Vikings got a positive update regarding veteran running back Aaron Jones and his quad injury before […]

Detroit LionsLions' Terrion Arnold sends subtle warning to Vikings ahead of SNF clash

Before one of the biggest regular-season games of the 2024 season, the Detroit Lions defense was talking their talk, preparing for Sunday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings. And on Monday, Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold sent a shot at Justin Jefferson and the Vikings’ receivers, per the Detroit Free Press. “We’re a bad matchup for […]

Minnesota VikingsExact moment Kevin O'Connell knew Vikings could contend for Super Bowl

With the Minnesota Vikings holding a 14-2 record, they could secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC on Sunday Night Football against the Detroit Lions. With tame expectations coming into 2024, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell had one moment during the offseason where he knew they could contend for a Super Bowl, as mentioned […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' Sam Darnold officially cleared to win CBOY award

It has been a remarkable season for quarterback Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings. As the team gets ready to take on the Detroit Lions in the regular-season finale Sunday night at Ford Field in a game that will decide the No. 1 seed in the NFC and the NFC North title, Darnold was named […]

Minnesota VikingsNFL rumors: JJ McCarthy a top trade candidate amid Sam Darnold emergence

Not many expected Sam Darnold to revive his career the way he did in 2024, including the Minnesota Vikings, who traded up to select JJ McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. However, with the team now expected to extend Darnold, McCarthy might have become available. With several teams around […]

Minnesota VikingsAaron Jones drops 'excellent' truth bomb on Vikings future

As the Minnesota Vikings take on the Detroit Lions in a crucial Week 18 contest to decide the NFC North, one of their key offensive weapons this season has been running Aaron Jones. While Jones is dealing with a quad contusion, he should be ready to go for the game, but he has answered the […]

BettingVikings vs. Lions predictions, pick, odds, spread for NFL Week 18

The Minnesota Vikings will battle the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football at Ford Field. A first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs is on the line as we continue our NFL odds series with a Vikings-Lions prediction and pick. Vikings-Lions Last Game – Matchup History This will be the first time two 14-2 […]

Minnesota VikingsNFL rumors: How league execs feel about Vikings' Sam Darnold conundrum

The Minnesota Vikings are going to have an intriguing decision this offseason with Sam Darnold, who has been great this season but is scheduled to be a free agent and get a significant payday all while 2024 first-round pick JJ McCarthy is waiting in the wings. The majority of league executives believe that the Vikings […]

Cleveland BrownsNFL rumors: Kirk Cousins named as Browns option to compete with Deshaun Watson

After being benched for Michael Penix Jr. late in 2024, it would not be a shock to see Kirk Cousins part ways with the Atlanta Falcons in the 2025 offseason. If that is the case, former coach Kevin Stefanski could look to bring him into the Cleveland Browns to compete with the struggling DeShaun Watson. […]

NFLMinnesota Vikings bold predictions for Week 18 Sunday Night Football vs. Lions

The NFL has saved the best game of the year for last. When the Week 18 schedule was finally announced at the conclusion of the Week 17 Sunday night game between the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders, it became obvious that the winner-take-all matchup between the 14-2 Minnesota Vikings and the 14-2 Detroit Lions would […]

NFLPackers most to blame for Week 17 loss to Vikings

In the unpredictable landscape of the 2024 NFL season, the Green Bay Packers’ Week 17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings was an exercise in frustration for their fan base. A narrow 27-25 defeat not only dashed their hopes of getting their 12th win of the season. It also highlighted the persistent issues that have plagued […]

Minnesota VikingsRich Eisen did not stutter about his pick to win Super Bowl 59

The NFL playoffs are just around the corner. There is only one week of the regular season remaining before the postseason begins. That makes it the perfect time to start making predictions about which teams can make the Super Bowl. Rich Eisen dropped a bold take on Monday about which NFC team he believes could […]

Detroit LionsLions HC Dan Campbell's wife sends cryptic message to Vikings ahead of Week 18 battle

With the Detroit Lions posting another 40-point victory over the San Franciso 49ers in a heated Monday Night Football battle, Dan Campbell’s wife took to Instagram to send a cryptic message to their upcoming opponent. The Lions face the Minnesota Vikings in a Week 18 matchup for all the marbles in the NFC North, and […]

Green Bay PackersPackers' Matt LaFleur passionately defends Tucker Kraft's low block vs. Vikings

The Green Bay Packers continued to struggle against their NFC North rivals, losing 27-25 to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17. Head coach Matt LaFleur recognized what the Packers must fix in order to compete with the NFC’s most talented teams. But when it comes to a controversial block, LaFleur is standing firm. Second-year tight […]

Minnesota VikingsWhy Vikings must re-sign Sam Darnold after breakout 2024 campaign

When the Minnesota Vikings signed Sam Darnold earlier this year, it was to serve as a bridge quarterback to whichever player the team landed in the 2024 NFL draft. Now sure, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah surely had some preferences as to who he would like to end up with, maybe Michael Pennix, maybe JJ McCarthy, […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' Kevin O'Connell gives promising Aaron Jones injury update

After being pulled from Week 17’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones got a positive injury update ahead of their battle against the Detroit Lions in Week 18 for the NFC North title. Though Jones was diagnosed with a quad contusion, the injury doesn’t appear to be major, and […]

Minnesota VikingsNFL insider explains why Vikings will not let Sam Darnold walk

The Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 season seemed to end before it had even begun when quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who the Vikings drafted No. 10 overall, tore his meniscus during the preseason. Fast forward to Week 18 and the Vikings are 14-2 and are one win away from clinching the No. 1 seed in the NFC. How […]

Detroit LionsNFL makes expected Vikings-Lions Week 18 scheduling decision

Every year, the NFL waits as long as possible before announcing the whole Week 18 schedule, and this year, the league didn’t disappoint. To cap off the 2024 NFL regular season, the NFC North will leave it all on the line as the Detroit Lions will host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. This […]

Minnesota VikingsAdam Schefter drops blunt Sam Darnold reality surrounding future with Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the best stories of the 2024 NFL season. Minnesota is 14-2 heading into a huge Week 18 matchup against Detroit that will decide the division and the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The Vikings could not have had such a successful regular season without the heroic play […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' Cam Bynum posts hilarious High School Musical celebration prep

The Minnesota Vikings have earned a chance to play for the NFC’s top seed and the coveted bye week, after defeating the Green Bay Packers in Week 17 for their ninth consecutive win. Vikings defensive back Cam Bynum led the team in another turnover celebration, following a Josh Jacobs fumble to begin the game. Bynum […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings QB Sam Darnold's immediate reaction to huge Week 17 performance

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold gave an eye-opening reaction to his team’s massive win against the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Kevin O’Connell’s team has been one of the best stories this year. At the forefront of this franchise’s 14-2 season is a quarterback who has been labeled a bust for most of his career. […]

Green Bay PackersMatt LaFleur reveals what Packers must fix after loss to Vikings

The Green Bay Packers’ comeback attempt against the Minnesota Vikings fell just short Sunday. The Packers lost 27-25 setting the Vikings up for a chance to win the NFC North in a Week 18 clash with the Detroit Lions. Green Bay fell to 11-5 and will settle for a Wild Card berth. The Vikings aired […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' Sam Darnold hilariously tries to bait Tom Brady on live TV

Not a lot of people expected Sam Darnold to have the season he is having with the Minnesota Vikings when the team signed him to a one-year, $10 million deal. That contract now looks like a huge bargain just based on what Darnold has accomplished thus far in his first season with the NFC North […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings HC Kevin O'Connell reveals Aaron Jones injury after big win vs. Packers

The Minnesota Vikings noticeably needed to operate without running back Aaron Jones towards the end. Jones left late during the Vikings’ 27-25 win over the rival Green Bay Packers Sunday. Jones, facing his former team, never returned. Turned out that was a Kevin O’Connell head coaching decision, per NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. “Vikings coach […]

Minnesota VikingsJordan Addison's message to Vikings fans ahead of Lions showdown

The Minnesota Vikings passed the first part of their final exam in the 2024 regular season, beating the Green Bay Packers 27-25 at U.S. Bank Stadium and raising their record to 14-2 in the process. The Vikings have won 9 games in a row and the victory sets up season-ending confrontation with the Detroit Lions […]

Minnesota VikingsNFL news: Tom Brady suffers brain fart during Packers-Vikings intro

Tom Brady is arguably the greatest professional football player of all-time. However, he is going through an adjustment period in his first full season in the broadcast booth for Fox Sports. He made the kind of error in the pregame introduction of the Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings Week 17 game that he almost never made […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' Jordan Addison makes bold Sam Darnold 'MVP' declaration

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2024 NFL season. Minnesota is 13-2 heading into Week 17 and is in a tight race with Detroit for the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Vikings simply have to win in Week 17 and they face a familiar foe […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' defense gets major bump for Week 17 vs. Packers

The Minnesota Vikings are in a position to push for the top seed in the NFC playoffs and the NFC North title. If they can beat the Green Bay Packers in Week 17 and the Detroit Lions in Week 18, they will reach that goal. The Vikings received good news ahead of the Packers game, […]

Minnesota VikingsMinnesota Vikings bold predictions for Week 17 vs. Packers

This is undoubtedly the top NFL game in the penultimate weekend of the season, as these two NFC North powerhouses meet at U.S. Bank Stadium. Ahead of the Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings Week 17 game, we will be making our Vikings predictions. The Vikings (13-2) have had a brilliant season and come into this game […]

Minnesota VikingsNFL rumors: Vikings looking to re-sign Sam Darnold after breakout campaign

When the Minnesota Vikings used the 10th pick i n the 2024 NFL Draft to select JJ McCarthy, the expectation was that the former Michigan Wolverine would be the starter in Minnesota soon enough. Even if it wasn’t immediately, McCarthy represented the future for the Vikings. However, a knee injury put McCarthy’s rookie season to […]

Green Bay PackersGreen Bay Packers bold predictions for Week 17 vs. Vikings

It’s a big Green Bay Packers Week 17 game coming up against the Minnesota Vikings, and there’s a ton on the line for both teams. Ahead of the Packers-Vikings game, we’ll be making our Packers Week 17 predictions. This isn’t for all the marbles, but simply put, both teams will be judged based on the […]

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