Minnesota Vikings
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The Vikings came back to U.S. Bank Stadium and immediately did their trademark move of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
If you had told me we’d hold Lamar Jackson to 212 total yards and a single touchdown, and Derrick Henry to 75 yards on the ground at 3.8 yards per carry, I’d confidently say that we’d be sitting at 5-4 right now.
Then someone would remind me that I’m indeed a fan of the Minnesota Vikings, and calmer heads would prevail. I’d default to the usual skepticism and wonder how we...
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The Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears have issued their second injury reports in advance of Sunday’s game at US Bank Stadium. Here they are (changes in bold):
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
Heading into Week 11, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so far this year. Every week of the season we will ask fans if they are confident the team is headed in the right direction and more of the most pressing questions facing the coming game. Let us know what you think!
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The Ravens game is getting analyzed to death. It was an awful performance with some bright spots. The biggest issue for me is the accuracy of JJ McCarthy. That is the one area that needs to improve as soon as possible. He is still young and does not have many snaps under his belt but you want to hope he would be more accurate. He does have some really great throws though. This gives hope for the future. I suspect he will continue to get better and better every game even if he is inaccurate or throws picks. Every experience...
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The Minnesota Vikings will host the Chicago Bears on Sunday, aiming to sweep the season series. After starting 0-2, the Bears have won 6 of their last 7. They’re currently in second place in the NFC North and have a realistic shot at taking the top spot with a win this week. The Detroit Lions are heading to Philadelphia to take on the defending champion Eagles.
The Bears and the Vikings both chose their next, hopefully, franchise QBs in the 2024 draft. The Bears with the #1 overall pick chose Caleb Williams over Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Bo Nix, and...
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It looks like the Minnesota Vikings could be getting another significant part of their offense back from the injured reserve list.
On Wednesday, the Vikings opened the window for center Ryan Kelly. Kelly, who the Vikings signed to a two-year contract this offseason to replace the departed Garrett Bradbury, has been limited to just three games this season due to concussion issues.
Kelly, who had a history of concussion issues during his time with the Indianapolis Colts, has suffered two concussions so far this season. The first game in the Vikings’ Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, which caused...
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has completed his first four games in the NFL. That’s not a big sample size for any sort of definitive judgment about McCarthy- usually around game 25 is when you might begin to form some conclusions about the trajectory of a young quarterback, but even then it may be too early depending on the circumstances- like with Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield. But while we may not have a good idea about McCarthy’s trajectory until after next season, assuming he’s healthy for the remainder of this season and next, we can begin to look at...
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The Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears have issued their first injury reports in advance of Sunday’s game at US Bank Stadium. Here they are:
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In the NFL, context matters. So many things happen over the course of the season, many of which we as fans, and even those in the national media, are not privy to. I don’t like to throw out overused internet fan tropes, but when the Minnesota Vikings aren’t doing well, the “armchair GM’s” get their moment in the sun. All of this talk of the team giving up, of Kevin O’Connell losing the locker room, of J.J. McCarthy not being ready, is all speculation. Many times, as fans, we are left to trust our guts and come to conclusions about...
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Well, that games was depressing. Way too many mistakes but still had a chance to tie it up at the end. That is actually incredible. There is a lot of discussion about which players and coaches were most responsible. Obviously, the top two are KOC and JJ McCarthy because the QB controls the offense. The issue with JJ which I did not think was going to be an issue is his off target passes and completion percentage. His on target percentage (as shown below from a link) is a miserable 38.7%. That simply has to improve. The turnovers and dropped...
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The Minnesota Vikings are coming off of a tough loss in Week 10, but they’re being favored by the oddsmakers to bounce back this week and complete a season sweep of a division rival.
According to the FanDuel Sportsbook, the Vikings are a 2.5-point favorite over the Chicago Bears when the two teams meet this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The over/under for this one currently sits at 45.5 points.
Following their 27-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens this past Sunday, the Vikings currently have a record of 4-5, putting them in last place in the NFC North and making...
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