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The Minnesota Vikings (7-2) pulled out an ugly victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8) in Week 10, winning 12-7 in one of the season’s hardest watched games. Quarterback Sam Darnold had his worst performance of the year by far, but the Vikings still managed to escape with a victory. If not for the Vikings’ typically […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell gave a major update on the status of star running back Aaron Jones. Minnesota will play the Tennessee Titans on Sunday to keep pace with the red-hot Detroit Lions in the NFC North. But the Vikings’ ugly win against the Jacksonville Jaguars to get to 7-2 came at a […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been on a roll this season and they have played several impressive games in rolling to a 7-2 record. However, while they were able to come away with a 12-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 10, that victory was not one of their masterpieces. The Vikings are the first […]

After the Minnesota Vikings beat the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9, Kevin O’Connell went viral for approaching Anthony Richardson after the game. A week after the moment, the head coach reflected on his thoughts at the time, noting how important he felt it was to the young quarterback. “I just felt like if I can […]

It may have been a tough few weeks for Anthony Richardson, but some people still believe in him, and that accounts for opposing teams. After the Indianapolis Colts faced the Minnesota Vikings, head coach Kevin O’Connell found Richardson and gave him some encouraging words moving forward that the NFL audio caught. “Do me a favor […]

Some Minnesota Vikings fans feel as if their team wasn’t given a fair shake on ‘Thursday Night Football’ against the Los Angeles Rams, and they may have a point. At the very least, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell has reason to be upset about the 30-20 loss, which featured a controversial facemask no-call that put the […]

After securing a massive win over the Las Vegas Raiders while still down most of their premier players, fans of the Los Angeles Rams are feeling darn good. Sure, the team is only averaging one win per month through the first seven weeks of the 2024 NFL season, but their defense looked darn good in […]

Good Morning Football’s Jamie Erdahl is a Minnesotan to the core, and Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell made sure to reward her big time for loyalty. “Jamie, you hold a special place within this building as a Minnesotan and a former resident of the Twin Cities. We figured, what better time to bring you […]

In 2024, the Los Angeles Rams aren’t doing so hot, starting the season off 1-4 due in no small part to a wild string of injuries, but one team who is having a fantastic start to the campaign is the Minnesota Vikings, who sit atop the NFC North at 5-0. Why, you may ask, is […]

On Tuesday morning, the New York Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh. The news occurred after the Jets’ frustrating 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in London, which dropped the team’s record to 2-3 on the young 2024 NFL season. The move brings to an end a tenure for Saleh in New York […]

The Minnesota Vikings walked out of London with a win against the New York Jets, but they also came out with an injury to one of their offensive players. Running back Aaron Jones left the game in the first quarter, as the last time he had the ball was a 24-yard catch from Sam Darnold. […]

The Minnesota Vikings stayed undefeated in Week 5, beating the New York Jets in London 23-17. Despite picking up the W, star wide receiver Justin Jefferson and head coach Kevin O’Connell were not happy with how the offense played. “I feel like we didn’t play well on the offensive side of the ball,” Jefferson told […]

The Minnesota Vikings have rolled through the first four weeks of the schedule, winning all four of their games and rising to the top of the NFC. They have served notice that they have the weapons on offense and defense to cause problems for most opponents throughout the rest of the season. A great start […]

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most notable overachievers as they prepare for their Week 4 game against the Green Bay Packers. They are one of the five undefeated teams through the first three weeks of the season, and based on the quality of their opponents and their margin of victory, an argument can […]

A revelation this season has been Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold and his scorching start. Darnold’s play has him connected to NFL MVP chatter. While Darnold has excelled with the Vikings so far, there is a ton of season remaining to determine the MVP, but there has always been belief from head coach Kevin O’Connell. […]

There are five undefeated teams in the NFL, and it’s not shocking that the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills are two of them. However, the idea that the Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks and especially the Minnesota Vikings are also in their midst is a major eye-opener. The Steelers and […]

The Minnesota Vikings pummeled the Texans and talked about it. And quarterback Sam Darnold suffered an injury scare. But he’s OK, and now his MVP odds have shot up amid his hot start. Is this the Stranger Things upside-down world? Odds are moving in Darnold’s favor, according to a post on X by ClutchPoints Betting. […]

The Minnesota Vikings face a strong test in Week 3. Minnesota has a chance to go 3-0 if they can defeat the Texans in a crucial game for both sides. Thankfully the Vikings should have their best player on the field on Sunday. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell spoke with NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero on Sunday […]

All is right with the Minnesota Vikings after two games. They are a perfect 2-0, having defeated the New York Giants in the season opener and the defending NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers in Week 2. Beating the Giants in the opener was not a huge achievement because New York was coming off a 5-12 […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the surprises of the NFL season through two weeks. Kevin O’Connell has the Vikings playing great ball so far this season, and they are 2-0 after a big upset over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Ahead of their Week 3 clash with the Houston Texans, defensive tackle […]

The expectation for the Minnesota Vikings was that JJ McCarthy was supposed to start and get his feet wet. Unfortunately, the rookie signal caller got injured which left Kevin O’Connell with no choice but to field Sam Darnold. Since then, the squad has been on a roll and is even at the top of the […]

Everything looks rosy for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. Justin Jefferson got a good injury update, and defensive coordinator Brian Flores made Brock Purdy’s head spin. But folks, the Vikings are not the real deal after their upset victory over the 49ers. But before we go down the real road, let’s take the imaginary road […]

Brock Purdy put the praise on Vikings’ defensive coordinator Brian Flores, and the San Francisco 49ers still don’t have a timetable to get back a key offensive piece. Also, ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky said 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan got ‘outcoached’ by Kevin O’Connell, according to NFL on ESPN. “I think Kyle [Shanahan] was outcoached yesterday. […]

The Minnesota Vikings pulled off a big upset on Sunday, knocking off the defending NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers 23-17 to improve to 2-0 on the young season. Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, filling in for the injured rookie J.J. McCarthy, had a great day against his old team, completing 17-of-26 passes for 268 yards, two […]

Despite having a huge performance and being a big reason why the Minnesota Vikings took down the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2, Justin Jefferson didn’t come away unscathed. The All-Pro receiver sustained a quad contusion, the medical term for a “charley horse” or sometimes referred to as “dead leg.” For professional athletes, it can […]

Heading into the 2024 season, Justin Jefferson had played 60 career games with the Minnesota Vikings, and in 38 of them he had either scored a touchdown or gone over the 100 yard mark. On Sunday afternoon, Jefferson bumped that number up to 39 after finding the end zone halfway through the 2nd quarter in […]

The Minnesota Vikings opened their season in impressive fashion. They walked into MetLife Stadium and took apart the New York Giants by a 28-6 margin on their home field. This is a Vikings team that many NFL observers believe will finish in last place in the NFC North. The Detroit Lions are expected to be […]

Talk about an ideal opening act. The Minnesota Vikings pulled off a razor-sharp effort on the road against the New York Giants in the season opener, earning a 28-6 triumph. It was a game that featured significant contributions on both sides of the ball, and head coach Kevin O’Connell had high praise for the Vikings […]

The Minnesota Vikings already have their fair share of injury headaches to deal with. For now, they will have to forego starting JJ McCarthy as their signal caller because of a tough season-ending ailment. Moreover, Kevin O’Connell also faced tough news before their Week 1 game against the New York Giants. Jordan Addison, a key […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a tough assignment this year in the NFC North. This division appears to be at or near the top of the NFL food chain for the 2024 season, and the Vikings appear to be looking up at all three of their divisional opponents. The Detroit Lions are coming off a strong […]

The Minnesota Vikings go into the 2024-25 season as a team that is clearly facing a major challenge in the NFC North. There are a number of major issues, and it starts with the competition. The Detroit Lions are the defending division champions, and head coach Dan Campbell’s charges have their eyes on making the […]

The NFC North has been a huge story throughout the NFL this summer. When the subject has been the best division in the league or the most improved, the NFC North heads the discussion. The Detroit Lions are legitimate Super Bowl aspirants for the first time in the team’s history. They will likely be challenged […]

During the Minnesota Vikings’ preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, head coach Kevin O’Connell, likely needing some stress relief after dealing with the fallout from the Tua Tagovailoa and Brian Flores drama, had some fun with the guys in the FOX broadcast booth by tipping off the play call and predicting how the play would […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had an extremely tough offseason. Minnesota has dealt with a ton of adversity over the past few months, including the tragic passing of cornerback Khyree Jackson. They’ve also dealt with multiple injuries and transitions on the roster compared to last season. Now the Vikings have to deal with more narratives in […]

The Minnesota Vikings are entering their first season without former quarterback Kirk Cousins. The veteran signed with the Atlanta Falcons this offseason, so head coach Kevin O’Connell and the front office had to pivot. They signed former San Francisco 49ers backup Sam Darnold to a one-year deal, and drafted Michigan’s JJ McCarthy with the 10th […]

The news this summer for the Minnesota Vikings has been quite discouraging. It started with the tragic death of fourth-round draft choice Khyree Jackson, who was killed in an automobile accident in early July. Shortly after that, second-year wideout Jordan Addison was arrested on suspicion of DUI, an event that could still result in a […]

The Minnesota Vikings are currently reeling from the brutal injury to rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who will be missing the entire upcoming season due to a knee injury. Looking at the rest of the position group, it looks like Sam Darnold will be the starting quarterback, but the team does feel comfortable as Vikings head […]

Kevin O’Connell just lost some depth at the signal caller position. The Minnesota Vikings are going to have to traverse the season without JJ McCarthy due to an injury. While they still have Sam Darnold who can take over at the quarterback spot and send darts to Justin Jefferson, this injury is still a big […]

The Minnesota Vikings received devasting news when they learned rookie J.J. McCarthy would miss time due to a knee injury. While it’s still unclear how long McCarthy will be sidelined, things should become more apparent once he has surgery to repair his torn meniscus. During surgery, doctors will determine whether McCarthy needs a meniscus trim, […]