We’ve got the results of our SB Nation Reacts results for this week, and since we promised we’d get them to you before our Minnesota Vikings kicked things off against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, let’s get them knocked out, shall we? Our first question, as always, is whether or not you think the Vikings […]
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The picks are in, ladies and gentlemen! Let’s take a look at who the learned pro football blowhards who power your favorite Minnesota Vikings website are picking in this week’s action. First off, as always, here’s our tally of how everyone is faring so far this season. We’re at the halfway point, and I’m. . […]
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Just ahead of their Sunday afternoon battle with the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Minnesota Vikings have made a couple of roster moves. Let’s fill you in on those now. The first move was placing cornerback Jeff Okudah on injured reserve, which means he will miss the next four games at a minimum. […]
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Vikings’ McCarthy scrutinized: Progress or fluke in Lions upset? In this episode of Two Old Bloggers on Vikings 1st & SKOL, hosts Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano dive deep into J.J. McCarthy’s performance against the Detroit Lions, questioning if his clutch plays truly signal growth or if the win masks ongoing issues. Could McCarthy be […]
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Big game tomorrow! I think it is just as important as the Lions game. It will be a very good test. The Ravens are also battling to stay in the hunt. A loss will put them three games behind the Steelers unless the Steelers lose which leave them two games behind. The Packers play the […]
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It’s been impossible to do any sort of meaningful statistical analysis of the Minnesota Vikings this season because the only thing that’s been consistent about them this season has been their inconsistency. There is a stat for that of course, brought to you by those who compile DVOA stats and it’s called variance. It tracks […]
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The Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens have issued their final injury reports ahead of Sunday’s game at US Bank Stadium, including injury designations. Here they are: Minnesota Vikings Other Vikings listed on the injury list do not have an injury designation and so will be available for Sunday’s game. My guess is that Theo Jackson […]
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The Minnesota Vikings are returning home to U.S. Bank Stadium to face yet another 2024 playoff team with high expectations for 2025, the Baltimore Ravens. It was frustrating enough that the NFL schedulers deliberately made things difficult with back-to-back European games, followed by a quick turnaround to travel to L.A. to face a Chargers team […]
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I just couldn’t do it. Knowing about Carson Wentz’ shoulder, I couldn’t stomach watching him get sacked anymore and writhing in pain. So the series of where I place blame for sacks given up by the Minnesota Vikings will mercifully be missing a couple of weeks. Luckily, J.J. McCarthy is back and healthy. He took […]
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In this episode of The Real Forno Show, hosts Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano break down the Minnesota Vikings’ upcoming clash with the Baltimore Ravens on November 9, 2025. With both teams fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive, the duo explores defensive strategies, quarterback battles, and historical quirks that could spell doom or glory. […]
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The Baltimore Ravens will visit the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday for the 8th meeting of the two teams. Both teams will be playing their 2nd game with the QB1 back in action. The Ravens easily cruised against the Miami Dolphins 28-6 on Thursday Night Football. The Vikings had a tougher task going on the road […]
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It’s not very often that we get an opportunity to interview a member of our favorite football team, but it did happen earlier this week, and we’re happy to bring that interview to you here now. Our own Sam Buegler got a chance to sit down with Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones and talk […]
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The Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens have issued their second injury reports ahead of Sunday’s game at US Bank Stadium. Here they are (changes in bold): Minnesota Vikings The Vikings had several upgrades today as Theo Jackson, Aaron Jones went from DNP to Limited, Will Fries and Josh Metellus went from Limited to Full Participants, […]
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The season now has HOPE (for some). The team is marching on and is obviously only able to take one week at a time. This week, the Ravens are coming to town riding a two game win streak. I am going to guess that they will take a page out of the Falcons play book […]
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The Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens have issued their first injury reports ahead of Sunday’s game at US Bank Stadium. Here they are: Minnesota Vikings The Viking have ten on their injury list but I suspect most will be active on Sunday. Theo Jackson was said by KOC to have experienced minor concussion symptoms on […]
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With the much-anticipated return of J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings not only managed to overcome the largest point-spread of the KOC era, but also the biggest upset win since 2010 against the Detroit Lions. The oddsmakers, who tend to be adept at such things, the national sports media bloviators, and, sadly, yours truly, didn’t think the Vikings […]
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Even though the Minnesota Vikings did not make any moves at Tuesday’s NFL Trade Deadline, they might be on the verge of adding a new face to their defensive backfield. Multiple sources are reporting that the Vikings have a meeting lined up with free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., who was just recently cleared to […]
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One of the more unheralded members of the Minnesota Vikings’ defense. . .well, outside of our fan base, anyway. . .has been recognized by the National Football League in their weekly awards for Week 9. Defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez was named as one of the NFC’s Players of the Week, but not on the […]
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The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 27 to 24. The Lions seemed to be unable to adjust to the Vikings potent run defense. Flores’ defense and KOC’s scheme had them on the ropes early. The team was able to hang on at the end with some help of a blocked field goal and a […]
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Throughout the 2025 NFL season, SB Nation’s Doug Farrar will write about the game’s Secret Superstars — those players whose performances might slip under the radar for whatever reasons. In this installment, we focus on Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson, who used Brian Flores’ blitz concepts to unravel Jared Goff — the one quarterback you’re not supposed to blitz. […]
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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. It’s time for another SB Nation Reacts survey about our Minnesota Vikings, and this one has […]
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The trade deadline is today. It’s not looking very promising right now but, s always, there is hope. Of course, I just want to see a trade. Minnesota Vikings News and Links Kevin O’Connell ‘pretty comfortable’ with Vikings’ QB depth Monday, however, O’Connell talked extensively about Wolford — whom he coached when both were with […]
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Vikings stun Lions: J.J. McCarthy silences doubters with clutch plays! In this episode of The Real Forno Show, hosts Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano dive deep into the Minnesota Vikings’ thrilling 27-24 upset victory over the Detroit Lions, focusing on rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s standout performance that quelled rampant speculation about his future. As a […]
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The Minnesota Vikings will look to put together their first winning streak of the 2025 NFL season when they host the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 10 action. The Vikings are fresh off of one of the biggest upsets of this NFL season, as they went into Detroit as a 9.5-point underdog […]
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