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Minnesota Vikings claim former Green Bay Packer on waivers

The Minnesota Vikings placed quarterback Carson Wentz on the injured reserve on Monday, due to a shoulder surgery that will end his 2025 campaign. Without Wentz, the 3-4 Vikings are left with just J.J. McCarthy, who is coming off “an ankle injury,” and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer at the position. With the open roster spot […]

From Acme Packing Company | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Detroit Lions’ Malcolm Rodriguez expected to return to practice this week

According to a report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez is expected to return to practice this week in the lead up to the team’s Week 9 game against the Minnesota Vikings. Rodriguez is currently on the Physically Unable to Perform list after suffering a torn ACL in last year’s Thanksgiving […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Report: Detroit Lions likely to face J.J. McCarthy vs. Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are next up on the Detroit Lions’ schedule, and they are currently fighting through some adversity. They’ve lost three of their last four games, have a laundry list of injuries—particularly on their offensive line, where they’ve been missing both starting tackles and their starting center for much of the season. But there […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Sunday Night Football live chat: Packers at Steelers

It’s been a pretty darn good Sunday for the Detroit Lions. Not only are the players resting up and healing from their injuries prior to their Week 9 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. But as they watched the action from home, they saw some NFC contenders fall to their opponents—creating some room for the Lions […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Week 9 opening odds: Lions big favorites over Vikings

The Detroit Lions (5-2) and Minnesota Vikings (3-4) will square off in Week 9, with both teams coming off extended breaks. The Lions are riding high after a Week 7 win on “Monday Night Football,” convincingly taking down a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that was previously sitting atop the NFC. Meanwhile, the Vikings are limping […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Vikings Season Hits Rock Bottom: Can KOC Turn It Around After Chargers Debacle?

The Vikings’ season is at a crossroads—can Kevin O’Connell turn things around? In this episode of “Two Old Bloggers,” hosts Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano break down the Minnesota Vikings’ crushing Thursday night loss, question the coaching decisions, and debate the team’s future. If you’re searching for Vikings analysis, hot takes, and a look at […]

From Daily Norseman | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Detroit Lions Week 8 rooting guide: Best outcomes for playoff seeding

The Detroit Lions are on their bye week, and it has already started off exceedingly well. One of their division rivals, the Minnesota Vikings, got absolutely embarrassed on Thursday night, falling 37-10 to the Chargers in the second-worst loss of Minnesota’s Kevin O’Connell era. Now it’s time to look forward to the rest of the […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Daily Norseman Staff NFL Picks, Week 8

Well, the Minnesota Vikings may have embarassed themselves on national television in Week 8 of NFL action, but we’re still here making our picks. Yes, our collective of learned pro football blowhards have submitted their picks for this week, so let’s take a look at who we’re picking. First, here’s our look at how everyone […]

From Daily Norseman | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Minnesota Vikings News and Links: It’s Not As Bad As It Seems

That was a good old fashioned butt whuppin! Ain’t no two ways about that. I have always felt that a team will get it’s arse handed to it at least once a year. This felt like that game. I could see how folks would feel that it could happen again especially against the Lions. The […]

From Daily Norseman | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Gridiron Time Machine: 5 Bears Week 8 Flashbacks

Opening blurb. 1.) 1979, Bears @ Vikings: Walter Payton makes history (again) On a cold and blustery October afternoon, the 3–4 Chicago Bears squared off against the 3–4 Minnesota Vikings. In a back-and-forth battle, the Bears jumped out to an early 14–3 lead, highlighted by a 54-yard touchdown strike from Walter Payton to Brian Baschnagel, […]

From Windy City Gridiron | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Vikings Reach Nadir of the KOC Era

The Minnesota Vikings got curb stomped by an otherwise unremarkable Los Angeles Chargers team in prime time, a game in which the Vikings looked entirely unprepared and appeared to have checked out early. It was a complete embarrassment for the franchise and the type of performance that casts a shadow over the future of the […]

From Daily Norseman | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Don’t Watch This; Watch That, Week 9

Help me pick my lunch. Or learn what’s wrong with Minnesota. Or something. MNW’s Lightly-Plagiarized Trivia Anyway. I am having lunch with WSR and a band of associated Minnesota miscreants today. (The other three are all Iowa fans, actually. We in Minnesota really need to end our acceptance of refugee resettlement. I’m tired of all […]

From Off Tackle Empire | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Chargers smoke Vikings, but lose key players to injury

The Los Angeles Chargers are back in the win column with a 37-10 victory against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8’s edition of Thursday Night Football. In the win, quarterback Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns — one each to tight end Oronde Gadsden II, wide receiver Ladd McConkey and rookie wideout Tre’ Harris. Kimani […]

From Bolts From The Blue | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Chargers-Vikings Game Recap: Herbert, Vidal run wild in 37-10 win

Justin Herbert and the Chargers came out Thursday night needing to prove to themselves that the recent four-game stretch was not a true showing of who they are as a team. The 1-3 record following a 3-0 start was filled with uncharacteristic mistakes and bad play that led them to dropping games they shouldn’t have. […]

From Bolts From The Blue | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Chargers-Vikings Game Recap: Herbert, Vidal run wild in 37-10 win

Justin Herbert and the Chargers came out Thursday night needing to prove to themselves that the recent four-game stretch was not a true showing of who they are as a team. The 1-3 record following a 3-0 start was filled with uncharacteristic mistakes and bad play that led them to dropping games they shouldn’t have. […]

From Bolts From The Blue | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Vikings Completely No-Show on Thursday Night Football

A few minutes into this week’s Thursday Night Football contest in Los Angeles, it looked like the Minnesota Vikings were ready to give the Los Angeles Chargers a run for their money. That was pretty short-lived. Minnesota’s defense had no answers for Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ offense, and Minnesota’s offense allowed Carson Wentz to […]

From Daily Norseman | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Thursday Night Football Thread: It’s Carson Wentz and Jim Harbaugh on primetime

The 4-3 Los Angeles Chargers host the 3-3 Minnesota Vikings. Jim Harbaugh’s squad got off to a hot start, but has a -12 point differential through seven games. Meanwhile, Kevin O’Connell is +20 with JJ McCarthy and Carson Wentz under center. The difference in strength of schedule should play a role in tonight’s game. Minnesota […]

From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Chargers vs. Vikings ‘TNF’ Week 8 open thread

Let’s get to, Rumblers! Week 8 is upon us, kicking off this evening with an interconference matchup between the 4-3 Los Angeles Chargers and 3-3 Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, quarterback Justin Herbert and his lot look to defend their co-owned turf against backup quarterback Carson Wentz and the skol cry. When it comes to Buffalo Bills […]

From Buffalo Rumblings | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Vikings vs. Chargers: Thursday Night Football Open Thread

The Los Angeles Chargers host the Minnesota Vikings tonight in the City of Angels. These teams have not been as consistent as they had hoped, but are still in contention . Will Los Angeles rebound from their home loss last week? Can Minnesota also rebound from last week’s loss? Let’s tune in to find out! Minnesota Vikings at […]

From Canal Street Chronicles | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Thursday Night Football: Chargers vs. Vikings

Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season begins tonight with an inter-conference matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and Minnesota Vikings. The Bolts have gone 1-3 since their 3-0 start, so, we’ll see if they can rebound or the struggles continue. The Vikings, meanwhile, are coming off a Week 7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. […]

From Bleeding Green Nation | about 2 months ago | 2 reads