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Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph could miss his team’s Week 15 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, Rudolph was held out of Wednesday’s practice due to an ankle injury that he suffered last week against the Carolina Panthers. Kyle Rudolph did not practice on Wednesday because […]

Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback Case Keenum remains very optimistic going forward despite his team having their eight-game winning streak snapped on Sunday afternoon in a close 31-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Per Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press: “I’m disappointed in (Sunday), but I’m not despaired,” Keenum said. “And I think everybody in this locker room […]

Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Matt Kalil, who was formerly with the Minnesota Vikings, has a message to send his former team. Basically, the veteran talent wants the Vikings to know that, now that he is with the Panthers, Matt Kalil is a different guy than the one they might have known. After being asked about […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a primetime matchup ahead of them in Week 14 against another formidable opponent in the Carolina Panthers. Leading the charge for the Panthers will be former league MVP quarterback Cam Newton with his eyes toward pushing his team a step closer to reaching the playoffs. Ahead of the contest, Vikings star […]

With the league now entering the final stretch of the 2017 NFL season, there are a select few teams that have already made extremely promising bids for this year’s playoffs. Ahead of them are the elite squads that are hoping to lock up their perspective division as soon as possible. Although nothing in sports is […]

The 7-5 Atlanta Falcons will likely have one key defensive piece back this week, as cornerback Desmond Trufant has finally been cleared from concussion protocol, according to Falcons head coach Dan Quinn (Kelsey Conway of Atlanta’s official website). This is good news for the Falcons, who get Trufant back just in time to help them […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon did the Atlanta Falcons dirty on Sunday. You’ll get the less than subtle joke right now … That's dirty, @JetMckinnon1.#Skol pic.twitter.com/YnymlZRdaw — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 3, 2017 There is the Vikings running back doing the Dirty Bird in Atlanta. For those who weren’t fully formed during the late […]

The Minnesota Vikings are rolling, currently riding a seven-game win streak. Despite their success, there have continued to be questions about quarterback Case Keenum’s status as the long-term starter this season. Head coach Mike Zimmer once again made that clear as he stated on Wednesday morning that Keenum is still being judged on a week-by-week […]

With Sunday’s matchup approaching against one of the NFC’s top teams in the Minnesota Vikings, the Atlanta Falcons have gotten one of their best offensive weapons back. Star running back Devonta Freeman has cleared concussion protocol and will likely play this weekend when the Falcons host the Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Falcons head coach Dan […]

The Los Angeles Chargers and the Minnesota Vikings are among the surprise teams this season. Although the Chargers are just 5-6, they have won four of their last six to get back into contention for the AFC West division title. The 9-2 Vikings, on the other hand, are glued to the top spot in the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have gotten off to a promising start to the season currently holding one of the best records in the league at 9-2 through the first 11 games. Along the way, it has seen the further emergence of fourth-year wide receiver Adam Thielen establishing himself as one of the top receivers. According to […]

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen had himself a great Thanksgiving Day game. By the time it was all said and done on Thursday, the veteran defensive standout finished with two sacks. Even better? He got to do this almost immediately after welcoming his child into this fine world. “I’ve got three boys now — oh my […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot of things to be grateful for a day after Thanksgiving. One of the more surprising things the Purple People Eaters should feel blessed about concerns head coach Mike Zimmer falling short of the coach getting himself fined. In what ended up being an entertaining game against the Detroit Lions, […]

At 8-2, the Minnesota Vikings have asserted themselves as a legitimate Super Bowl contender in the NFC, and starting quarterback Case Keenum has exceeded all expectations after taking over for Sam Bradford. When Bradford and star rookie running back Dalvin Cook were lost for the season, a lot of fans and pundits felt a playoff-run […]

NFL Week 11  featured a battle of contenders in the NFC. The Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings duked it out for three quarters like they once did in the 1960s and ’70s. However, it was the Vikings that emerged with the win, setting the stage for a late-season run deep into the playoffs. Meanwhile, […]

The Minnesota Vikings are good. This is somewhat surprising because the National Football League franchise goes through quarterbacks like a human goes through underwear. According to current starter, Case Keenum, the Vikings no longer need to worry about such issues. Following yet another win, this time against a good Los Angeles Rams team, Case Keenum […]

Case Keenum is making it hard for the Minnesota Vikings to go back to Teddy Bridgewater. That’s not conjecture, either. That’s the line of thinking from head coach Mike Zimmer, who discussed that issue after the team’s victory on Sunday. “It’s going to be hard to yank him out of there right now,” Zimmer said of […]

Over the last couple of seasons, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has emerged as one of the top players league at his position. He’s basically become Randy Moss. Thielen once against proved again proved this on Sunday afternoon against Los Angeles. He hauled in six catches on nine targets for a game-high 123 receiving […]

Earlier this week, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer announced his decision to stick with veteran quarterback Case Keenum as the starter over Teddy Bridgewater. However, the chatter has remained around Bridgewater still being benched in favor of Keenum for the time being. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, the 25-year-old voiced on […]

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed has been one of the most frustrating players to own in fantasy football due to his oft-injured body, but it’s more disappointing to his real team—and to himself, of course. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Reed lamented his nagging hamstring injury that has caused him to miss the […]

The Minnesota Vikings looked like they immediately found themselves a running back of the future when they drafted Dalvin Cook in the second round of this year’s NFL Draft. Prior to taking Cook, the Vikings cut ties with the legendary Adrian Peterson, thus opening a gaping hole in their backfield. Cook was supposed to inherit […]

Per the Minnesota Vikings’ official Twitter account, head coach Mike Zimmer has officially named Case Keenum as the team’s starting quarterback for this Sunday’s game agains the Los Angeles Rams. There had been speculation that Teddy Bridgewater, who was recently activated after his inspiring recovery from a major knee injury, would get the nod ahead […]

Greg Olsen plays football for the Carolina Panthers, but is currently out with an injury. To help fill the void of bashing heads on Sundays, he has been tasked with calling the Minnesota Vikings-Los Angeles Rams game. Apparently, the Vikings are not too thrilled about it. Vikings general manager Rick Spielman told NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero […]

The Minnesota Vikings have hit their stride over the last several weeks, winning five straight games to push them atop of the NFC North. During that process, veteran quarterback Case Keenum has grabbed a firm hold of the starting job, helping lead the Vikings with his arm. However, the recent return of Teddy Bridgewater off […]

The NFC continued its dominance in NFL Week 10, but there were highlights all around. Here are this week’s highs and lows from across the league, headlined by Adrian Clayborn dominating the Cowboys and the Giants completely falling apart: Highs 3. Adrian Clayborn shines Once upon a time, Adrian Clayborn dominated Big Ten offensive lines, […]

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the hottest in the NFL after Week 10 with Mike Zimmer’s squad having won five straight games. Not only are the Vikings cruising through the regular season thus far with an NFC North division-leading 7-2 record, but they’re doing it with a backup quarterback, Case Keenum, leading the way and […]

With Teddy Bridgewater back healthy for the Minnesota Vikings many people will wonder about the future of Case Keenum. For good reason too, as the veteran gunslinger has played relatively well while the Vikings have continued to play hot potato — due to injury — at the QB position for the last several seasons. The […]

If you had Minnesota Vikings kicker Kai Forbath trashing the Washington Redskins, you win a fictional prize. Although, it is worth noting that the wasn’t really bashing the Redskins as much as he was calling the team’s playing surface a debacle. “It’s dirt and they spray-paint it green,” Forbath said, via the St. Paul Pioneer Press’ Chris Tomasson. […]

When Teddy Bridgewater was drafted in 2014, the Minnesota Vikings believed they had found their franchise quarterback for the future. Like most rookies, Bridgewater’s initial season in the NFL was filled with struggles, but he went on to lead Minnesota to a 11-5 record in 2015. A devastating knee injury prior to the 2016 campaign, […]

Less than 15 months after nearly losing his leg, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater returned to practice on October 18th and was a full participant in his first practice as a member of the 53-man roster on Wednesday after Sam Bradford was deactivated. Bridgewater’s journey wasn’t easy, and at times, a return to the football […]

The Minnesota Vikings have gone through a few changes this season with Adrian Peterson moving on and the quarterback position cycling through a few different players. Heading into Week 10, the Vikings have placed Sam Bradford on the injured reserve list with the veteran simply unable to battle through his persistent knee issues. With Bradford […]

The Minnesota Vikings have moved previously injured quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to the active roster on Wednesday. A move that will certainly make a ton of people in that fan base more happy than a turkey making it through Thanksgiving without being eaten by humans. The Vikings made the roster move announcement on the mean streets […]

The Minnesota Vikings are currently sitting comfortably atop the NFC North division standings with a record of 6-2. Mike Zimmer’s squad appears to be playoff bound with his team getting it done on both sides of the football this season, but their continued success might not include quarterback Sam Bradford. The 29-year-old quarterback out of […]

The fantasy football playoffs are looming, and whether your team has a spot locked or is still in the thick of the race, help is still available in the form of waiver wire pickups. With that, let’s scour the waivers one more time and see some players that have the potential to bolster your lineup. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been going through a quarterback carousel situation for a few seasons now. Luckily for the National Football League franchise, talents like Stefon Diggs say none of that actually matters. By way of Pro Football Talk Live: “It’s not something we talk about or even think about in the receiver room,” Diggs […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been gutted by numerous injuries to key offensive players this season, but thanks to a steady play from the backups and more importantly, to a stout defense, the Vikings are managing to stay afloat in the NFC North division. Defensive end Everson Griffen is one of the biggest reason why the […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers recently claimed Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr did him dirty. According to the now injured gunslinger, Anthony Barr taunted him as he was on the ground after a hit some humans consider dirty. Barr has now responded, and he’s apparently no fan of Aaron Rodgers. Via his Twitter  with […]

Here is to hoping you like some pro wrestling mixed with your National Football League excitement. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers claims Minnesota Vikings defensive talent Anthony Barr gave him the finger and “suck it” sign. In an appearance on the Conan O’Brien show, Aaron Rodgers told the host about the insertion of 13 screws to […]

Is there less exciting news to anticipate on a weekly basis than which quarterback will the Cleveland Browns start? Call me if you’ve thought of any. Nevertheless, that is what Browns coach Hue Jackson is tasked with doing. After replacing DeShone Kizer as the starting quarterback in Week 6 with Kevin Hogan, head coach Hue […]