Just two weeks ago, Sam Darnold was having an incredible season and was set to earn a big contract. But after two poor performances in the most important games of his career, his future in…
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Sam Darnold’s tough playoff debut and loss to the Lions put the Vikings in a tough spot this offseason
Just two weeks ago, Sam Darnold was having the best season of his career and was set to earn a big contract. However, after two poor performances in crucial games, his future in football is…
Rams dominate Vikings 27-9 in wild-card playoff game relocated to Arizona due to LA wildfires
Sam Darnold tried to step up in the pocket to find a receiver, but the Los Angeles Rams’ defense closed in too quickly. Akhello Witherspoon was the first to reach him, knocking Darnold to the…
Detroit Lions Aim for Super Bowl After Impressive Season
The Detroit Lions’ 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the last game of the 2024 regular season had the feel of a playoff matchup. With this win, the Lions (15-2) secured the No. 1…
Minnesota Vikings Begin Coaching Search
Brian Flores is ready to return to the NFL’s coaching search, three years after his difficult firing as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins. As he finishes his second season as the Minnesota Vikings’…
Betting Insights for ‘Sunday Night Football’: NFC’s Top Spot on the Line in Vikings vs. Lions Showdown in Minneapolis
What a way to end the NFL regular season. The Minnesota Vikings (14-2, 12-4 ATS) travel to play the Detroit Lions (14-2, 10-5 ATS) to decide who will win the NFC North title and secure…
Vikings Spend Nearly $2 Million to Secure Fan Presence for Crucial NFC North Clash Against Lion
This week, the Minnesota Vikings took a bold and expensive step to ensure a strong fan presence at their pivotal NFC North showdown against the Detroit Lions. The team purchased nearly 1,900 tickets near the…
Vikings Buy 1,900 Tickets for Key Lions Game at Ford Field (Detroit)
The Minnesota Vikings found a costly but effective way to boost their presence at Sunday night’s crucial NFC North game against the Detroit Lions. The team bought about 1,900 tickets near the visitor’s bench at…
The Minnesota Vikings are set for a wild card playoff game at their home stadium in Minneapolis
The stakes of Sunday night’s game between the Vikings and Lions cannot be overstated. The winner will claim the NFC North title and secure the No. 1 seed in the conference, which comes with a…
The Vikings’ passing game continues to improve, thanks to the strong growth of Jordan Addison in Minneapolis
Last week, during the third quarter of the Minnesota Vikings’ game against Green Bay, Jordan Addison lined up in the slot and ran a simple 5-yard hitch route. He sold the stop so convincingly that…
The Vikings, under O’Connell, clearly favor passing, and Darnold has excelled in that role
The Minnesota Vikings had just regained possession with a risky two-point lead over Green Bay, just before the two-minute warning. They badly needed to burn the clock and stop the momentum the Packers had built…
The Vikings thrive under Coach of the Year contender O’Connell, much like the Packers do under LaFleur
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell gave an emotional locker room speech to his team last week after their win at Seattle. His message was interrupted by veteran right tackle Brian O’Neill, who broke tradition by…
Week 15 MNF: Bears vs. Vikings Preview, Betting Odds, and Prediction
The Chicago Bears didn’t see much improvement under interim coach Thomas Brown. Brown replaced the fired Matt Eberflus right after Thanksgiving, but instead of boosting the team’s performance, the Bears went to San Francisco and…
The Vikings’ passing game remains highly effective, thanks to Addison’s recent breakout, as the Bears get ready
Last month, while the Chicago Bears focused on keeping Justin Jefferson quiet, the Minnesota Vikings turned to Jordan Addison to take the spotlight. With Sam Darnold’s strong passing, stopping the Vikings’ passing attack has become…
The Vikings, with their high-performing offense, will be a challenging team to outscore going forward
Sam Darnold managed to avoid a sack on third-and-8 by escaping a collapsed pocket. He found a narrow opening to run to the right, looking for more space, as Justin Jefferson raised his hand downfield.…
Darnold shines for the Vikings, throwing for a career-best 347 yards and 5 touchdowns to lead them to a 42-21 victory over the Falcons
Sam Darnold momentarily broke his calm attitude after seeing himself on the big screen, enthusiastically twirling a towel to energize the crowd after the Minnesota Vikings pulled ahead of Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons…
Quarterback Kirk Cousins struggles continue as the Vikings ruin his return home with 2 interceptions
When Kirk Cousins’ final pass of the game flew over the head of tight end Kyle Pitts and ended up in the back of the end zone, all he could do was shake his head…
The Falcons travel to face the Vikings, where a struggling Kirk Cousins returns to compete against a flourishing Sam Darnold
The Minnesota Vikings originally brought in Sam Darnold to serve as a bridge between Kirk Cousins and rookie J.J. McCarthy. They believed his strong arm and starting experience would be enough to run a top-level…
Aaron Jones Overcomes Fumbles to Score Game-Winning Touchdown in Vikings’ Win Over Cardinals
Aaron Jones, a key player for the Minnesota Vikings, found himself in an unusual situation during a game against the Arizona Cardinals. Known for his reliability, Jones made a rare mistake by fumbling twice in…
The Vikings secured their fifth consecutive win, coming from behind to defeat the Cardinals 23-22 thanks to Sam Darnold
The Minnesota Vikings struggled to find their offensive rhythm for much of the game. Aaron Jones had another early turnover, but the team stayed focused and didn’t give up. Sam Darnold’s second touchdown pass of…
Kyler Murray’s errors in the final moments lead to the Cardinals squandering their lead in a loss to the Vikings
For most of the first three quarters on Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals were in control, largely thanks to strong play from quarterback Kyler Murray. But the Minnesota Vikings made a comeback, scoring 17 points in…
Daniel Jones begins his new chapter with the Vikings, focusing on learning and providing support for the time being
The Minnesota Vikings have unofficially started a quarterback revitalization program under coach Kevin O’Connell, and the newest participant is Daniel Jones. Jones, who was drafted sixth overall in the 2019 draft, asked for his release…
Vikings excited to energize fans during December stretch at U.S. Bank Stadium, starting with the Cardinals
Playing at home in the NFL isn’t as much of an advantage as it used to be. With many teams now playing in climate-controlled stadiums with artificial turf, and with so many strong passers and…