The Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver group looks different than it has in the past handful of seasons. Brian Gutekunst drafted six wide receivers between 2022 and 2023 and added two more with premium draft capital in 2025. Coupled with heavy investments at tight end, the passing game had lots of hungry dawgs to feed.
Locks MLB (0.75 Unit) Miami Marlins/Pittsburgh Pirates Over 8.5 (+100; Odds via Caesars): 5:40 PM CT on MLB.TV Overs at PNC Park are starting to have to be an automatic play. The Pirates are 25-11 to the over at home with the highest plus/minus to the total in the league, buoyed of course by the Dodgers just being in town for 46 runs in 3 games.
The Minnesota Vikings’ rookie class has taken a backseat to the drama unfolding at the quarterback position, but a lot is riding on this group’s success. After years of poor drafts, the Vikings are hoping to buck that trend in 2026 — and they’ll need to. It’s expected that first-round pick Caleb Banks will carve out a starting role.
Merely bringing up Jordan Love‘s name in a quarterback hierarchy debate sparks some very differing opinions. Some are exaggerated, others rooted in bullheaded obstinance. Even the unbiased takes can vary severely. Jordan Love has emerged as a damn good quarterback, but there’s always room for improvement.
All eyes are on the quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. Still, that’s not the only competition Minnesota Vikings fans should be watching during minicamps and the preseason. Justin Jefferson is hands down the Minnesota Vikings’ WR1. However, after they signed Jauan Jennings, Jordan Addison now has some competition for the No. 2 receiver spot.
The Green Bay Packers had a busy offseason in their Wide Receiver Dept, despite not drafting one at all and adding no significant personnel at the position save for signing Skyy Moore, who is really a kick-return specialist. And it’s looking more and more like their future at wide receiver is set. They’ll have four WRs locked down through at least 2028 — and beyond, in some cases.
With mandatory minicamp underway at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, the Minnesota Vikings still have a few question marks on their roster going into 2026. New general manager Nolan Teasley is most likely looking to address these needs, and one of the biggest is edge-rusher depth. He should consider former Vikings defensive end Jihad Ward.
With the FIFA World Cup starting on Thursday, it feels like a good time to map out which national teams best mirror the Green Bay Packers under Matt LaFleur. The idea is to look at each season or phase through a different lens, blending style, identity, and perception rather than just results on the field. Without further delay, let’s get into the comparisons.
Locks MLB (0.5 Unit) Mitch Keller Over 5.5 Hits Allowed (-110; Odds via Fanduel): 5:40 PM CT on MLB.TV It’s been an up and down year for Keller, with some pretty drastic downs, and another could be coming here. The Dodgers will be fired up after blowing yesterday’s game like they were doing their best Spurs impression, and I think they’ll have an easy time of getting to Keller tonight.
The biggest tell that the Minnesota Vikings are holding a true quarterback competition is that Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy continue to split practice reps with the starters. Murray, 28, is the more accomplished quarterback. He went higher in the draft than McCarthy (first versus 10th), and has gone to two Pro Bowls.
There’s not much convincing needed to get Green Bay Packers fans to travel to opposing teams’ stadiums. Packer fans follow their team better than any other fanbase in the league. However, if you don’t have the time and/or resources to travel to several games and need help picking the best one to build a vacation around this season, then you’re in the right spot.
With the start of mandatory minicamp, edge rusher Lukas Van Ness is already making a splash. His name popped up frequently on Tuesday, and in the best ways. The fourth-year edge rusher, whose fifth-year option the Green Bay Packers picked up earlier this spring, was an impactful presence in team drills and one-on-ones.
The Minnesota Vikings just hired a new general manager, have several tricky contract hold-ins, and a first-round pick still yet to be cleared to play. And yet, all anyone can focus on is the quarterback competition that has been unfolding for the past few weeks. Kyler Murray and J.J.
The Green Bay Packers’ quarterback room is pretty much set for 2026, with Jordan Love established as the franchise leader and Tyrod Taylor likely serving as his backup after signing with the team this offseason. The biggest question now is whether Kyron Drones or Kyle McCord can do enough during training camp and the preseason to earn the third-string spot on the roster.
Locks NBA (1 Unit) NY Knicks Team Total Over 109 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 7:30 PM CT on ABC I’ve been on this as my favorite play the entire series, and that’s not changing here. I think the Knicks will play better tonight than Monday when they still managed to clear this total despite a rough 4th quarter.
After the Minnesota Vikings’ first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, Brian Flores said this time of year is naturally more about chemistry and camaraderie than physicality. The young guys are learning from the wily veterans. Jake Golday is learning from Eric Wilson. Domonique Orange and Caleb Banks are taking notes from Jalen Redmond.
Connor Prielipp is already approaching 60 innings on the year between his 13 outings in Triple-A St. Paul and the majors. That’s nearly three-quarters of his career-high inning total set last season at 82 ⅔ innings. Even with Mick Abel set to make a rehab start for the Saints in Toledo, the Minnesota Twins’ starting rotation is depleted.
Mike Conley didn’t mince words at his exit interview when asked if the Minnesota Timberwolves could benefit from having a true point guard next to Anthony Edwards. “I definitely do think it will help a lot,” he said. “Especially with Ant, maximizing the guys on this team, Jaden, somebody that can set them up without them having to work so hard to make the plays that they make.
Green Bay Packers rookie kicker Trey Smack had an inconsistent start to the offseason, according to reporters who attended organized team activities. Honestly, that’s not the worst thing. He should get those misses out of the way now rather than once the season starts. Rough session for rookie kicker Trey Smack. Went 5 of 9 into a strong crosswind.
The Minnesota Timberwolves must overhaul their roster to compete with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Adding former Spurs guard Kawhi Leonard could solve some of Minnesota’s roster issues. The Wolves didn’t have enough shooters or players who could create their own shots to beat San Antonio’s stout defense. They also faced Victor Wembanyama’s shot-blocking skills.
Last year the starting lineup on the Green Bay Packers’ offensive line was set in stone entering the regular season. Then all hell broke loose. It started in Week 1 with an Injury to Zach Tom. More injuries piled up, compounded by some underwhelming performances. All of that led to then-rookie Anthony Belton getting a spot start in Week 2 and a full-time starting spot at the end of November.
The Minnesota Vikings made a big move this summer, hiring Seattle Seahawks assistant general manager Nolan Teasley. And while he probably hasn’t even unpacked his suitcases yet, Teasley has already met with the Vikings media a few times, giving some insights into how he might handle this offseason.
A few days ago, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport noted that the Green Bay Packers are prioritizing a new deal for Tucker Kraft as one of their key offseason tasks. “I would consider Tucker Kraft a big-time priority for the Green Bay Packers,” Rapoport said. “You’re talking about a guy who will probably reset the TE market.” It’s easy to understand why.
Locks MLB (0.5 Unit) Chicago Cubs/Colorado Rockies First 5 Innings Under 6.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 7:40 PM CT on MLB.TV You need to be a sicko to take an under at Coors Field once the summer temperatures start hitting like they are now, but the smart plays in baseball just don’t work much this season so I’m feeling unwell.
The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy has been one of the biggest discussions of the offseason. However, with OTAs giving way to this week’s mandatory minicamp, there hasn’t been much suspense.