The Minnesota Vikings were flying high after their win against arch-rival Green Bay in Week 1. The game was highlighted by a passing attack that look unstoppable at times. And there was renewed hope for a rejuvenated defense that recorded four sacks and two turnovers in the game. That optimism took a nosedive Monday night […]
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The Minnesota Vikings and their fans had many reasons to celebrate after their 23-7 victory over the Green Bay Packers last Sunday. In an important early battle against their division rival, the Vikings dominated on both sides of the ball. The U.S. Bank Stadium crowd was roaring from start to finish and the Vikings’ inaugurated […]
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The Minnesota Vikings have just released their initial 53-man roster for the 2022-23 football season. Minnesota Vikings Offense Don’t waste time worrying about this preseason, @Vikings fans. This is what I imagine Kevin O’Connell’s version of Kirk Cousins will look like every game this season:pic.twitter.com/RkJs2zNpBG — HORIZON NORTH (@TheHorizonNorth) August 28, 2022 Quarterbacks: Kirk Cousins, […]
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The Minnesota Vikings lost to the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night by a score of 17-7. The game was mostly a battle of second and third stringers and it was full of dropped balls and missed opportunities. The Vikings may have left the game with more questions than answers. Let’s do a deeper dive […]
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For Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Kellen Mond, the stakes could not have been higher. After a 2021 season spent in Mike Zimmer’s doghouse, and lackluster training camp performances, his future with the Vikings was very much in doubt. But the young man from Texas A&M managed to turn heads with his performance in Minnesota’s 26-20 loss […]
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The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2022 NFL Draft with glaring needs at several positions. On defense, safety and cornerback were positions where they were not only lacking depth, but also future starters. as several Vikings defensive starters will have their contracts expire at the end of next season. Depth at edge rusher and inside linebacker […]
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In my last article, I examined the status of every Minnesota Vikings offensive position group. In this article, we spin the dial and take a closer look at their defense. Always the pride of a Mike Zimmer-coached team, this unit was continually maligned in 2021 due to injuries and poor performances. The Viking finished as […]
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Defining Most Value The phrase most value gets used a lot these days. Awards such as Most Valuable Player is just one of the many ways in which the term is used. For this story, I will be defining most value as the most bang for the buck. A lot of big-time signings have already […]
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Vikings versus Lions The Detroit Lions recorded their first victory of the season against the Minnesota Vikings 29-27 this past Sunday. Detroit won the matchup on a touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown on the final play of the game. They were the final NFL team to get a win this year. […]
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The Dalvin Cook Accusations You may have heard recently about the accusations made against Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook. Cook’s ex-girlfriend claims she was assaulted which lead to her suffering a concussion and also falsely imprisoned her. Both of which are serious assertions that can lead to severe consequences. There is another side to […]
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The Head Coach Hot Seat The NFL season is at its midpoint and some head coaches are feeling the pressure to keep their jobs. Some are falling short of how their team was supposed to perform thus far. Others have been at a franchise so long and the club needs a change of culture in […]
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The Minnesota Vikings approach their Week 8 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys with guarded optimism. Although their record only stands at 3-3, they are 3-1 in their last four games and have played solid defense. And their offensive line is much improved with the addition to the starting lineup of first-round draft pick Christian Darrisaw. […]
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As Greg Joseph was waiting to attempt the winning field goal against the Lions last Sunday, Minnesota Vikings fans had torn emotions. Was this going to be the Joseph who had kicked three field goals in the game and who had also nailed a clutch kick in Week 1 against Cincinnati to send the game […]
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The Minnesota Vikings’ passing game had flourished in their first three regular-season games. Although their record stood at 1-2, quarterback Kirk Cousins was playing the best football of his career. And the much-maligned offensive line was steadily improving and providing Cousins with ample time to throw the football. Then the Cleveland Browns came to town. […]
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