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The Minnesota Vikings selected J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick of the NFL Draft back in April, but it’s looking more and more like head coach Kevin O’Connell is favoring Sam Darnold to win the starting quarterback job. “At the quarterback position, look, we’re really excited about Sam,” O’Connell said on Mad Dog Sports […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is taking things slow with incoming rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, and it’s looking more and more like Sam Darnold will end up being the Vikings’ starter for the season opener. O’Connell explained why McCarthy hasn’t been taking first team reps throughout offseason workouts during a recent appearance on The […]

The Minnesota Vikings decided to change the direction and the face of the franchise during the 2024 NFL offseason. It is a move that has taken courage and has been applauded at several levels throughout the NFL. However, discarding Kirk Cousins and failing to re-sign pass rush specialist Danielle Hunter may prove to be quite […]

The Minnesota Vikings have undergone quite the facelift on offense. QB Kirk Cousins left for Atlanta during free agency and was replaced by first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy. Former Packers running back Aaron Jones is set to be the lead back in Minnesota as well. Vikings fans are thrilled that the facelift did not include parting […]

On Monday, the Minnesota Vikings finally gave wide receiver Justin Jefferson what he wanted in the form of a new four-year, $140 million contract extension, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jefferson’s deal essentially caps off what has been a very productive offseason for the Vikings. HERE TO STAY‼️ The #Vikings have agreed to terms on […]

The Minnesota Vikings are going through a season of change in 2024. Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter left the organization through free agency, and they were two of the team’s leaders and best players. The team has made multiple changes in the offseason, and perhaps the most important was the drafting of quarterback J.J. McCarthy […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been busy this offseason but have yet to make what would be their biggest, most important move yet: extending the contract of Justin Jefferson. Negotiations for the new deal took a pause for the NFL Draft but now should resume as the Vikings look to lock down the three-time Pro Bowler […]

We are now just days away from the 2024 NFL Draft, and you can bet the nerves are beginning to amp up, if they haven’t already. But as nervous as the 250-plus player prospects are, the head coaches set out to draft them, like New England Patriots’ Jerod Mayo, are likely even more so. You […]

Michigan football quarterback JJ McCarthy is going to find out where he will play in the NFL on Thursday during the first round of the NFL Draft, and there is a lot of buzz regarding the Minnesota Vikings potentially trading up for him. McCarthy spoke about potentially playing for the Vikings and head coach Kevin […]

Michael Penix Jr. has become quite the topic for the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, set to take place on April 25, starting with the first round. Last year’s Heisman Trophy runner-up has been slotted to be drafted anywhere within the first five to 10 picks or to not be selected in the first round at […]

The Minnesota Vikings must come away with a quarterback in this year’s draft. They let former starter Kirk Cousins leave through free agency when general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell decided that their former signal caller was not worth the four-year, $180 million deal that he got from the Atlanta Falcons. The […]

Head coach Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings are currently in the process of searching for their franchise quarterback of the future after previous starter Kirk Cousins shockingly departed the organization this past offseason and took his talents south to join forces with the Atlanta Falcons. Of course, Cousins missed over half of the recently […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in the middle of a revamping this offseason with Kirk Cousins headed for Atlanta and Sam Darnold the likely new starter at quarterback. Meanwhile, one of the franchise’s biggest stars, safety Harrison Smith, has been pondering a return in recent months. The most recent Smith and Cousins news has had fans […]

The Minnesota Vikings are facing a most critical season in the regime of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell. Those two individuals are in their third year at the helm of the Vikings, and the time has come for their signature to be firmly imprinted on the franchise. The first two years […]

The Minnesota Vikings are facing one of their most critical offseasons in recent memory. After winning the NFC North division in 2022, the Vikings struggled throughout much of last season and finished tied for third place with the Chicago Bears as both teams had 7-10 records. That was quite a comedown for general manager Kwesi […]

Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell have a slew of decisions to make as they prepare for their third season making the key decisions for the team. In many ways, this is the most important year of their partnership. They have had some success in their first two years, as […]

The Minnesota Vikings are something of an enigma as the 2024 offseason moves forward. After winning the NFC North in 2022, the Vikings believed they had corrected many of their defensive woes by hiring Brian Flores as defensive coordinator. Since the offense had been the team’s strength, there was plenty of hope that the Vikings […]

The Minnesota Vikings begin Year 3 of the current regime with Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at general manager and Kevin O’Connell at head coach. The clock has been ticking and the Vikings had some surprising success in Year 1 and true disappointment in Year 2. It’s time for significant growth and progress in Year 3. Teams don’t […]

The Minnesota Vikings had high hopes coming into the 2023 NFL season. They had won the NFC North title last year with a 13-4 record, and head coach Kevin O’Connell had a talented team lead by Justin Jefferson, Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter coming back. Additionally, the Vikings had hired Brian Flores to take over […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been fighting to stay in playoff contention against all odds for much of the season, but they may have been dealt a finishing blow in Week 17 with a 33-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Along the way, rookie quarterback Jaren Hall was benched by Kevin O’Connell, which was the […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell went in another direction once again midway through their 33-10 Week 17 loss to the Green Bay Packers on New Year’s Eve. O’Connell benched Jaren Hall, who started on Sunday, and opted to go with Nick Mullens in the second half. The Vikings coach, however, remained non-committal on who […]

Ever since Kirk Cousins suffered a season-ending Achilles injury back in October, the Minnesota Vikings’ offense has been going through tough times. With the team’s backup quarterbacks struggling, head coach Kevin O’Connell continues to look for answers as the Vikings now hold a record of below .500 and are struggling to clinch a playoff spot. […]

While it has been a rollercoaster for the Minnesota Vikings and their quarterback carousel, add another development to the list as rookie Jaren Hall was announced as the starting signal-caller by head coach Kevin O’Connell. Vikings fans might have not seen this type of changes coming as they for sure thought that Kirk Cousins would […]

Minnesota Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson will miss the remainder of the 2024 season after suffering a knee injury. The Minnesota tight end endured a torn ACL and MCL. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell reacted to the devastating news Tuesday, via the Minnesota Vikings on X (formerly Twitter). “TJ, I can’t say enough just looking […]

The Minnesota Vikings take on the Detroit Lions in Week 16 in a game that could clinch the NFC North for the Lions and make or break the Vikings’ playoff chances. Ahead of this crucial matchup, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell gave an update about superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson that should have the Lions […]

The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for a crucial battle with the Detroit Lions in Week 16. Detroit certainly wasn’t expecting to see Nick Mullens at quarterback when they faced the Vikings for the first time in 2023. However, Kirk Cousins’ injury and Josh Dobbs’ benching has led to Mullens being under center. The quarterback has […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell recently spoke on the questions surrounding the quarterback room, with Josh Dobbs and Nick Mullens sharing snaps in Week 14. O’Connell spoke on the impact that Dobbs made on the organization, but he believes, it’s time to see what Mullens does behind the wheel. Mullens will be the starter for […]

The Vikings may have put their 2-game losing streak to an end when they defeated the Raiders 3-0 in Week 14, but head coach Kevin O’Connell has a boatload of problems to deal with immediately. The once-formidable offense has fallen apart, and while much of it is due to injuries, that’s not going to satisfy […]

Joshua Dobbs had an incredible start with the Minnesota Vikings after he was traded by the Arizona Cardinals at the deadline. Things came to a crashing halt on Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears, however: Josh Dobbs has just tossed his 4th pick of the game 😳pic.twitter.com/amiliVg1rF — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 28, 2023 The Vikings cautiously chose […]

The Minnesota Vikings opened wide receiver Justin Jefferson’s 21-day practice window as he is recovering from his hamstring injury, and while the team technically could activate him for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, head coach Kevin O’Connell pretty much shut down that idea in his press conference on Wednesday. “I think that would […]

A week after the Las Vegas Raiders fired Josh McDaniels, the implications for both the team and their former coach are quite extreme. The first game for the Raiders under new coach Antonio Pierce turned out to be a huge success, but the prospects for the rest of the season are challenging. The effort level […]

The Minnesota Vikings received another devastating injury blow during their game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed running back Cam Akers suffered a left Achilles injury during the game, per ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. “I can’t confirm the severity at this time but that is what we’re fearing,” Kevin […]

The earliest star Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is eligible to return from his hamstring injury is Week 10. The Vikings placed Jefferson on Injured Reserve following the injury, which means he has to stay out for at least four weeks. However, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell is unsure of if Jefferson will be ready […]

The Minnesota Vikings 2023 season has been sent in a spiral following a season-ending injury to quarterback Kirk Cousins. That comes after star wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been on the shelf with a hamstring injury. It’d be easy for the Vikings to pack it in and move on to next year, but Cousins gave […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell spoke to the media Tuesday about the possible future of quarterback Kirk Cousins despite the Achilles injury. Cousins suffered from a tear to his Achilles in the win against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday that will keep him out for the rest of the season. O’Connell was asked if […]

Jordan Addison officially introduced himself to the NFL world on Monday night with his best performance yet in primetime against the daunting San Francisco 49ers defense. The Minnesota Vikings rookie starred in their 22-17 upset win, catching seven passes for 123 yards and two touchdowns. This was not the first game that Addison had an […]

The Minnesota Vikings picked up a massive upset victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football in Week 7, and a big reason why was because of T.J. Hockenson, who hauled in 11 passes for 86 yards on the night. Hockenson was involved in an interesting moment early on in the game where […]

The Minnesota Vikings have an opportunity to make a statement in Week 7’s Monday Night Football matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Head coach Kevin O’Connell wants the Vikings to win so bad he has pulled out a trick out of his magic hat. With the Vikings driving down the field, tight end TJ Hockenson […]

The Minnesota Vikings are planning to place wide receiver Justin Jefferson on Injured Reserve after he sustained a hamstring injury during the Vikings 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Jefferson will have to miss at least four games while on IR. With Jefferson out, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell is figuring out how they’ll adjust […]