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3 Vikings Camp Battles That May Already Be Over
The Minnesota Vikings wrapped up minicamp last month and have a week until the start of training camp. The club is expected to win about seven games in 2024, ironically the same total that followed it into the 2023 season. And while training camp battles will heat up soon, these...
These Are the Vikings Version of the ESPY Awards …
ESPN held the annual ESPY Awards on Thursday night, a spectacle honoring the previous year’s finest sports achievements. These Are the Vikings Version of the ESPY Awards …. But what if the Vikings had their version of the ESPYs? The vESPYs? We digress. These players would win the following...
The P/PTSD Perspective: Vikings WR a Bust, Cutting Beloved Playmaker, and DT Help
PurplePTSD works in partnership with Vikings Territory, similarly doing their utmost to offer top-notch coverage of the Minnesota Vikings. As a result, we’re promoting five of their top articles of the past week in “The P/PTSD Perspective.” Take a peek at some of their best stuff. The...
Purple Rumor Mill: Trade for a Pro Bowl CB, Cam Akers, Jordan Addison’s Declaration
VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s Vikings rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review. Today is the July 13th edition. Purple Rumor Mill: Trade for a Pro Bowl CB,...
Next Offseason, Vikings Will Have 3 Crucial Needs
The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2024 offseason with some drastic needs. They barely had any bodies left at the outside linebacker spots, let alone NFL-caliber talent. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah emphasized the acquisitions of Andrew Van Ginkel, Jonathan Greenard, and Dallas Turner. He also added a running back and a pair of quarterbacks.
Harrison Smith Snubbed from ESPN Rankings
The Minnesota Vikings saw Harrison Smith contemplate retirement once again, but the Hitman decided to ride again. Apparently, someone forgot to tell the rest of the coaches, scouts, and executives around the league. Harrison Smith Snubbed from ESPN Rankings. Recently, ESPN published a list of the top ten safeties in...
Questions Answered: Vikings Award Winner, Thayer Thomas, Andrew Booth Odds
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the July 12th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected]. Questions Answered: Vikings Award Winner, Thayer Thomas, Andrew Booth Odds. Also, please note: These are opinion-based responses....
Justin Jefferson Shoots Down Popular Fan Theory
Thanks to Netflix’s Receiver docuseries, more is known about Justin Jefferson and his injury last season. And as it turns out, popular fan theories nine months ago were flatly false. Jefferson injured his hamstring in a Week 5 contest at home versus the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs....
The Vikings’ Breakout Defender is Hiding in Plain Sight
If there aren’t any Minnesota players who outperform expectations, then the 2024 season could be a long one. The NFC North is no joke, so it’s time for Minnesota to get better in a hurry. Thankfully, the Vikings’ breakout players are littered throughout the team (Jalen Nailor, Mekhi...
Questions Answered: J.J. McCarthy in September, Ty Chandler, a Vikings Training Camp Battle
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the July 11th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected]. Questions Answered: J.J. McCarthy in September, Ty Chandler, a Vikings Training Camp Battle. Also, please note: These...
Vikings Have a “Distressed Asset”
Soon, the Minnesota Vikings will embark on a season with relative uncertainty at quarterback for the first time in a decade. Ten years ago, Mike Zimmer had just taken over the team, Matt Cassel was in line to start, and Teddy Bridgewater waited in the wings for the QB1 job. This time, it’s Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold, and J.J. McCarthy in a similar situation.
A Career-High Incoming for Aaron Jones?
When the Minnesota Vikings signed Aaron Jones this offseason, they did so to shore up a questionable position from last year. Gone is Alexander Mattison, and Kevin O’Connell now has a lethal combination. That may mean new heights for the former Green Bay Packer. A Career-High Incoming for Aaron...
PFF’s Best Offseason Move for Vikings Is a Head-Turner
The selection of J.J. McCarthy in the NFL draft? How about Dallas Turner? Letting Kirk Cousins leave? Maybe signing outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard?. PFF’s Best Offseason Move for Vikings Is a Head-Turner. Nope — none of those qualify for the Minnesota Vikings’ best offseason move, according to Pro Football...
Can Brian Asamoah Carve Out a Role in 2024?
Last season, the Minnesota Vikings signed Ivan Pace Jr. as an undrafted rookie. He went on to elevate himself as one of the key players on the defense. Brian Asamoah’s playing time took a significant hit, but can he trend back up in 2024?. Can Brian Asamoah Carve Out...
ESPN’s Kirk Cousins Theory … Is Really Somethin’
Kirk Cousins just arrived in Atlanta, and some already believe his exit is imminent. ESPN’s Kirk Cousins Theory … Is Really Somethin’. Cousins became a Faclon in March, life was good, and he was on deck to unlock a flock of weapons in Georgia. The Falcons had a shot at reaching the postseason for the first time since 2017. Four months later, Cousins is the subject of one-and-done rumors.
Vikings Fans Should Rethink Aaron Jones’ Role in 2024
In March, the Minnesota Vikings signed former Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones for one year and $7 million. Many peg the new Viking as the solve-all solution at RB1, a fair assumption. Vikings Fans Should Rethink Aaron Jones’ Role in 2024. Minnesota saved $3.35 million by releasing...
Vikings Fans Have a “Big 4” of Free Agent Targets
The Minnesota Vikings’ regular season kicks off in 59 days with a date in New Jersey against the New York Giants. New York is favored to prevail by a point. Vikings Fans Have a “Big 4” of Free Agent Targets. In the meantime, the purple team still...
Former Vikings LB Pumps the Brakes on Recent QB Theory
For the first time in 10 years, the Minnesota Vikings will feature a rookie and a veteran quarterback(s) vying for QB1 and QB2 jobs this summer. Former Vikings LB Pumps the Brakes on Recent QB Theory. Veterans Sam Darnold and Nick Mullens, along with rookie J.J. McCarthy, are the combatants,...
Kevin O’Connell’s “Head Coach Ranking” Is Pretty Sweet
Kevin O’Connell has climbed five spots in the court of public opinion, at least according to CBS Sports. Kevin O’Connell’s “Head Coach Ranking” Is Pretty Sweet. Last year, CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin ranked the league’s head coaches, and O’Connell checked in at No. 17. This year, he published a similar set of rankings, with the Vikings’ boss fetching No. 12.
Should the Vikings Circle Back Around to Dalvin Cook?
In what feels like a lifetime ago, Dalvin Cook was putting up rock-solid numbers for the Kevin O’Connell offense. The Vikings were by no means an elite team when it came to running the football in 2022, but Cook didn’t fare too poorly. The veteran runner turned 264 carries into 1,173 yards and 8 scores. The 4.4 yards-per-carry average wasn’t elite but still a large step ahead of Alexander Mattison’s 3.9 yards-per-carry average from 2023.
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