Finalizing the Conference Championship Games

We are just about ready to kick off the second half of the 2024 NFL Divisional Playoffs, and by the time today finishes we will have the Conference Championship Games completely set up.

The first game of the day will put the spotlight on the NFC, as the Philadelphia Eagles will host the Los Angeles Rams. This one has gotten some added significance, because the winner will now be hosting the NFC Championship Game this weekend with Detroit’s loss on Saturday night. Whoever wins this one will face the Washington Commanders next weekend. This game...

Two Old Bloggers analyze Vikings’ crucial 2025 decisions, including O’Connell and Adofo-Mensah’s contract extensions, coaching staff changes, Harrison Smith’s potential retirement, and offensive line concerns—key insights on the team’s future direction.

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Two Old Bloggers on the Vikings 1st & SKOL production in partnership with the Fans First Sports Network! Today, we dive deep into the Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 season performance, future plans for 2025, and the potential changes within the team. If you’re a die-hard Vikings fan, you won’t want to miss this!

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Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 season, 2025 plans, player...

Yes, there’s still football

Even though the season ended for our Minnesota Vikings just a few days ago, there is still football to be played in the National Football League, as the Divisional Round of the playoffs kicks off today with a doubleheader featuring the top seeds in each conference.

The action will start at 3:30 PM Central time on ABC and ESPN, as we’ll go to Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Kansas City Chiefs begin their quest for a three-peat as they host the Houston Texans. Houston knocked off the Los Angeles Chargers last week to advance in pretty...

Will the team be able to build a championship roster?

This offseason is off to a great start. The debates are going to be fierce but great. What will and should they do at QB? When will they extend KOC and KAM? What positions will they target in free agency and then the draft? Will they trade for or away anyone? Will someone answer the dang phone?

How much will KOC get in a new deal? I am thinking at least 10M per year and probably 13M sounds good.

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Vikings Happy Hour Film Breakdown

The Minnesota Vikings suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round of the Playoffs. But how did a team that won 14 regular season games look so lost?

Vikings Happy Hour busts out the A22 tape and looks at what the Rams did to beat the Vikings and send them home for the season.

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Matt is back!

The Vikings Happy Hour crew is back after a long hiatus, just in time to commiserate over a Minnesota Vikings playoff loss.

Join them as they discuss who’s to blame for the loss to the Rams, what’s next for the Vikings, and whether Sam Darnold should return.

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It’s going to be a pretty busy time

The coaching staff for the Minnesota Vikings could have a slightly different look in 2025, as several of their current coaches are candidates for other jobs around the league. This coming weekend, starting today, is going to be a pretty busy one.

The most high-profile candidate is, of course, defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who has a trio of interviews scheduled for this weekend. On Friday, he will interview with both the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New York Jets, and on Saturday is is set to interview with the Chicago Bears. After not...

The divisional round is here. We were hoping for the Minnesota Vikings to be playing, but here we are. Let’s see who everyone thinks will win.

Saturday Games

Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs (-7.5) - 3:30 PM CST

This would be one of the biggest upsets in NFL history if the Texans pull off the win. It isn’t the biggest point spread, but that is more because the Chiefs don’t blow anyone out. The Chiefs were 11-0 in one score games this season. There were a few given to them by missed calls, missed field goals and...

Here’s hoping he’s victorious

A couple of months ago, Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones was nominated as the team’s representative for this year’s USAA Salute to Service Award. Now, he has an opportunity to bring the award home to Minnesota.

On Thursday, Jones was named one of the three finalists for the Salute to Service Award, along with San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox. The winner will be named at the NFL Honors ceremony during Super Bowl week.

Jones’ late father, Alvin Sr., and his mother, Vurgess, both retired as...

The Minnesota Vikings sadly aren’t playing this weekend. Many of us will still tune in to watch the games this weekend. Curious to see who everyone is looking forward to watching.

Saturday Games

Texans at Chiefs (-7.5) - 3:30 PM CST

The reigning champs get their post season under way against CJ Stroud and the beat-up Texans.

Commanders at Lions (-9.5) - 7:00 PM CST

Rookie Jayden Daniels tries to continue his late game magic against the best team in the NFC, Detroit Lions.

Sunday Games

Rams at Eagles (-6.5) - 2:00 PM CST

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A fan favorite gets his recognition

A player who has been a fan favorite on this website, and with Minnesota Vikings fans in general, is getting some much-deserved recognition in the near future.

The announcement was made yesterday that Jim Kleinsasser has been elected as part of the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

Kleinsasser, the pride of Carrington, North Dakota, spent his college years at the University of North Dakota. During his time in Grand Forks, he was a two-time All-American as well as a three-time First-Team All-North Central Conference selection.

When his college career was done,...

The team has tons of options and flexibility!

Still decompressing after that playoff loss against the Rams. The non-competitive nature of the game is what really depresses the most. For these dudes to not even show up for a playoff game is embarrassing. While Sam Darnold deserves plenty of blame, the offensive line really chose a great time to get their butts handed to them.

The measure of a player really is how they perform when the lights are the brightest.

Putrid offensive line headlines shocking PFF grades from Vikings-Rams

*Darnold had a 36.8 score (that’s extremely bad) on the...