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The Minnesota Vikings had a superb season, finishing 14-3 and second in the NFC North. They had the second-best record in the NFC, behind the Detroit Lions. As great as the season was for head coach Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson, the regular season ended on a poor note as they got drummed […]

The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for a critical Wild Card clash against the Los Angeles Rams. The pressure is immense for a team that has consistently shown potential but is still striving to get over the hump and translate that promise into playoff success. With star players ready to step up on the big stage […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Week 18 is notoriously unpredictable in the NFL. Teams will juggle differing motivations and conflicting priorities. Wide receiver remains one of the most volatile positions each week. Breakout performances capable of reshaping the fantasy landscape. If you’re navigating the chaos of fantasy football in Week 18, welcome to our WR rankings. Key Insights Ja’Marr Chase […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

As the fantasy football playoffs near their thrilling conclusion, every lineup decision carries the weight of championship glory or heartbreak. Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season is a pressure-filled battlefield for fantasy managers navigating injuries, breakout performances, and challenging matchups. Wide receivers will play pivotal roles in determining who claims the league title. Here’s […]

With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the NFC playoff picture is beginning to take shape, but much remains unsettled. Only two teams, the Detroit Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles, have clinched playoff spots, leaving the other five seeds up for grabs. It’s shaping up to be a thrilling race that could come down […]

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16 27-24. Justin Jefferson was dominant, hauling in 10 catches for 144 yards and two touchdowns. His first score put his team up 14-7 in the first half, and he hit his traditional Griddy touchdown dance. But he was looking at Devon Witherspoon when he danced, […]

After selecting JJ McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, had you told Minnesota Vikings fans that it would be Sam Darnold leading the team into the final weeks of the season, they would’ve likely assumed that something had gone terribly wrong. In reality, losing McCarthy to a torn meniscus over […]

The Minnesota Vikings have slowly grown from one of the best stories in the NFL this season into a team that feels like it can truly compete for an NFC Championship and a Super Bowl. The Vikings improved to 13-2 on Sunday with another nail biting win, this time over the Seattle Seahawks 27-24. With […]

The Minnesota Vikings keep on finding ways to win and continue their unbeaten streak. On Sunday, quarterback Sam Darnold and wide receiver Justin Jefferson connected on an incredible touchdown that gave Minnesota the lead for good in what turned out to be a 27-24 win against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle. Not […]

In a game that underscored the razor-thin margins of victory in the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks fell to the Minnesota Vikings 27-24 in a nail-biting contest that saw critical mistakes turn the tide. Cornerback Tre Brown, who found himself at the center of two pivotal moments, shared his thoughts after the game, offering both accountability […]

After three weeks of home games, the Minnesota Vikings hit the road in Week 16, traveling to the Pacific Northwest to face the Seattle Seahawks. Though the Vikings (12-2) have already clinched a spot in the NFC playoff picture, the battle for the NFC North remains alive, as they aim to overtake the Detroit Lions. […]

The Minnesota Vikings head to Seattle to take on the Seahawks as they look to continue their momentum as they push toward the Number 1 seed in the playoffs as they come into this Week 16 matchup. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Vikings-Seahawks prediction and pick. Vikings-Seahawks Last Game […]

Earlier this week, LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup in an impressive home win over the Memphis Grizzlies, who had come into the contest winners of 11 out of their previous 12. James looked much fresher after a week-plus long absence during which the Lakers went 0-2, and the team is now […]

The Minnesota Vikings extended their win streak to seven games with a dominant performance over the Chicago Bears in their Week 15 Monday Night Football matchup. The Vikings’ 30-12 victory improved their record to 12-2, tying them with the Detroit Lions (12-2) for the top spot in the NFC North. Justin Jefferson set the tone […]

After announcing his battle with cancer, the sports world came together to show support for one of the best receivers in NFL history. And in Week 15, as the Minnesota Vikings hosted the Chicago Bears on Monday night, Justin Jefferson sent a special message to Randy Moss after scoring a first-quarter touchdown, per Ian Rapoport […]

Coming into the 2024 season, all Minnesota Vikings fans could’ve hoped for was that the after moving on from 35-year-old Kirk Cousins in the offseason, the franchise had found their quarterback of the future. That guy was supposed to be JJ McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and a National Champion […]

The Minnesota Vikings were pushed to the limit in their first meeting with the Chicago Bears as they gave away a late lead and were forced to beat Chicago 30-27 in overtime. Head coach Kevin O’Connell and his team has designs on winning the NFC North title, and that means they should be able to […]

Look around the National Football League and you won’t struggle to find some of the most gifted wide receivers in league history. Multiple teams boast duos of players — Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp in Los Angeles, Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison in Minnesota, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in Cincinnati, etc. — who are […]

The Minnesota Vikings pummeled the Atlanta Falcons in their Week 14 matchup, as they picked up a 42-21 victory to push their record to 11-2 on the season. As the final score indicates, their offense had a field day, with star wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison overpowering the Falcons secondary all day long. […]

Sam Darnold hasn’t gotten paid for his impressive 2024 season. Maybe it’s because he hadn’t been getting Justin Jefferson into the end zone. Still, in a two-touchdown game versus the Falcons, Jefferson made NFL history for the Minnesota Vikings. Jefferson’s yardage total for his career set him apart from all others before him, according to […]

The Minnesota Vikings are 10-2 coming into their game against the Atlanta Falcons, and the offense has been able to stay afloat despite not that many touchdowns from Justin Jefferson. He’s gone six straight games without a touchdown, which ties his longest streak. In an interview with NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Sam Darnold was asked […]

The Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons meet up in Week 14, and a reunion is set for Justin Jefferson and Kirk Cousins. The former wide receiver-quarterback duo will be across the field from each other for the first time in their respective careers Sunday at 1 PM ET at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the best surprises of the 2024 NFL season. Most NFL fans and analysts discounted the Vikings as the odd team out in the NFC North during the preseason. Now, the Vikings are 10-2 heading into Week 14 and are in the thick of the NFC playoff hunt. Minnesota […]

It appeared the Minnesota Vikings were suffering from a significant letdown in their Week 13 home game against the Arizona Cardinals. Despite taking a 4-game winning streak into the game, they were getting shut down at U.S. Bank Stadium by the visitors. Arizona had a 19-6 late in the third quarter, but just when it […]

The Minnesota Vikings is one of the best surprises of the 2024 NFL season. Minnesota is 9-2 heading into Week 13 and is only one game back in a tight NFC North division race. The Vikings are greatly exceeding everyone’s offseason expectations as the team most likely to finish fourth in the division. There is […]

After the Minnesota Vikings eked out a win against the Chicago Bears in Week 12, superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson was asked about the team’s game plan in his postgame press conference, and the captain had a perfect response. “It’s either let everybody else go off or let Justin go off,” Jefferson said, sporting a […]

The Cincinnati Bengals feel like the unluckiest team in the NFL during the 2024 season. Cincinnati is 4-7 heading into their Week 12 bye and has lost several close games against quality opponents. The Bengals could easily be 7-4 instead of 4-7, and they have played much better than a four-win team on offense this […]

Throughout the first five seasons of his career, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has set record after record. Jefferson has been the most productive wideout in the NFL since he came into the league and has established himself as a potential all-time great. During Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans, Jefferson set a new […]

To make it in the National Football League, you can’t just show up on gameday. It requires work all week long for months on end, and sometimes that means you need to put friendships on the back-burner. Cincinnati Bengals wideout and the league’s leading receiver Ja’Marr Chase knows this all too well, because as it […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2024 NFL season. Minnesota is 7-2 heading into Week 11 and is only one game behind Detroit in the NFC North divisional race. Nobody predicted that the Vikings would be this good in the offseason, especially after rookie QB J.J. McCarthy went […]

The Minnesota Vikings breathed a sigh of relief after their Week 9 victory over the Indianapolis Colts and they should have an excellent chance to make it two wins in a row when they go to Jacksonville to take on the Jaguars in Week 10. The Vikings will be facing the second of their three-game […]

Just a few weeks ago, the Minnesota Vikings were creating one of the top stories of the 2024 NFL season. They had started the year with five straight victories — including three wins over the San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers — and were impressive on both sides of the line of […]