Vikings 4-8 nightmare: QB disaster worse than 2007, KOC/Kwesi hot-seat debate, Jefferson trade fear, & Commanders preview. The raw truth fans need right now.

What started as Super Bowl hype has turned into a full-blown autopsy. Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano, the Two Old Bloggers (Vikings 1st & SKOL), just delivered their most brutal episode yet after the 26-0 shutout in Seattle — the first blanking since 2007. With special guest Drew Bunting breaking down the numbers for Sunday’s clash with the 3-9 Washington Commanders, this is the no-sugar-coating Vikings podcast episode every Purple die-hard has to watch or listen...

The “debates” are already on fire and we have not even made it to Christmas. Man, I thought the team would be more successful. The lack of success (i.e., wins) is always the bottom line. Development of players is tough because patience is indeed a virtue. But that is hard to sell and buy. Be patient and thew QB will get better. What if he does’nt? How many 67-10, 6-11, 5-12 seasons are fans expected to absorb?

I have been saying that I do not think the head coach or GM are in danger of losing their jobs because they...

We’ve got our SB Nation Reacts results for this week all ready for your viewing pleasure, so let’s get them out there, shall we?

Our first question for this week was the usual question about whether or not our Minnesota Vikings are heading in the right direction. Following one of the worst losses this team has experienced in the last two decades, getting shut out 26-0 by Seattle on Sunday afternoon, the number of people who do think they’re going the right way. . .went up?

Sure, it didn’t go up by much. The number was at 11% last week...

The final injury reports are out for the Washington Commanders and the Minnesota Vikings as we inch closer to Sunday’s matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium. Let’s take a look at who has an injury designation for both sides heading into this weekend’s game.

Washington Commanders

• OT George Fant – OUT (Knee)
• DE Drake Jackson – OUT (Knee/Groin)
• WR Noah Brown – QUESTIONABLE (Groin/Knee)
• LB Bobby Wagner – QUESTIONABLE (Knee)

Wagner was a DNP on both Wednesday and Thursday before returning to practice in a limited capacity on Friday. I’m assuming he’ll be a game-time decision...

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Episode Notes:

• Luke Braun’s story on Bryce Young and how mechanics can change over a quarterback’s career
• Matt Fries wrote about Dallas Turner’s recent excellent run of play and asks if it’s something meaningful
• It Got Worse
• We have evidence that age matters in the draft, especially at quarterback
• Roko’s Basilisk

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Minnesota Vikings face Commanders: Draft stakes, QB drama, and future outlook. In this episode of The Real Forno Show, hosts Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano dive deep into the Minnesota Vikings’ upcoming matchup against the Washington Commanders. They focus on quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s post-concussion performance, Kevin O’Connell’s coaching style, rising star Dallas Turner’s development, draft implications, and what the future holds for both franchises. If you’re searching for Vikings analysis, NFL draft talk, and expert takes on the team’s direction, this episode is a must-listen or watch.

Tyler and Dave break down the current state of the Vikings, highlighting the...

The Washington Commanders will visit our Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The two teams are out of playoff contention and are playing out the string. This should’ve been a juicy matchup of two second year QBs, but injuries and poor play have dampened the mood. After a 3-2 start, the Commanders have lost seven straight. Their last win came on October 5. Jayden Daniels looked like the future of the NFL in his rookie season, but he’s only been on the field for half of the team’s twelve games. The Vikings have been inconsistent all season, dealing with quarterback injuries of...

We’re getting close to another Minnesota Vikings game day, and this week we’ve gotten an opportunity to sit down and get some intel on the opponent for this week.

This week, I’ve exchanged some questions with with Andrew York of Hogs Haven, SB Nation’s home for everything relating to Washington Commanders football. Once they post my answers to Andrew’s questions, I will get them linked up in this piece. For now, here are the questions that I sent Andrew’s way and his responses.

**1) Much like the Vikings, the Commanders have had a truly awful 2025 season after a highly...

It seems like there is at least half the people that visit here who want to see KAM and KOC fired based on my rudimentary perusal of the comments in the 12/02 News and Links post. I said in that post that I did not think it is going to happen. I still feel that way but am OK if others want change. I will debate it though.

The latest “nugget” comes from KOC’s presser in which he basically said he just want JJ to focus on playing instead of fundamentals. If you have been watching any former players talk...

Two of the NFL’s most disappointing teams in this 2025 season are set to meet this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium as the Minnesota Vikings will play host to the Washington Commanders in Week 14 NFL action.

These two teams combined for 26 regular season victories in 2024, and the Commanders advanced to the NFC Championship Game before losing to the eventual Super Bowl champions. This season, through the first thirteen weeks of the season, they’ve combined for just seven victories. The Vikings have lost their last four games in a row and are coming off of their first shutout...

As a Vikings fan, declaring any situation “rock bottom” is always a perilous proposition. This is, after all, a franchise that once “missed” a draft pick, becoming a subject of national ridicule, and had its stadium roof collapse, serving as a perfect symbol of a terrible season. Coincidentally, that same season saw a head coach quickly burn through goodwill at a record-breaking rate. Whether that record still stands after this season remains to be seen.

Since joining the DN as a contributor, I’ve always taken a glass-half-full approach to our favorite team. Optimism is preferable in life. However, I’ve not...

The Washington Commanders and Minnesota Vikings issued their first injury reports ahead of their Sunday matchup at US Bank stadium. Here they are:

Minnesota Vikings

• LG Donovan Jackson, Ankle, DNP
• DT Levi Drake Rodriguez, Neck, DNP
• S Josh Metellus, Shoulder, Limited
• DT Jalen Redmond, Hip, Limited
• DT Jonathan Allen, NIR-Rest, Limited
• OL Blake Brandel, Concussion, Limited
• RB Ty Chandler, Knee, Limited
• OLB Jonathan Greenard, Shoulder, Limited
• DT Javon Hargrave, NIR-Rest, Limited
• RB Aaron Jones, Shoulder, Limited
• C Ryan Kelly, Hip, Limited
• S Harrison Smith, NIR-Rest, Limited -...