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Vikings Have a Chance to Do Something Incredibly Rewarding
Last week, the Minnesota Vikings lost rookie Khyree Jackson before his career ever got started. A promising talent taken in the fourth round of April’s draft, he was tragically killed in a car accident. Keeping his presence alive at U.S. Bank Stadium should take place this year and for those to come.
Vikings Have Top 10 Odds to Add 2 Free Agents
The Minnesota Vikings have around $26 million in cap space as of July 9th, the ninth-most funds in the NFL, with training camp 12 days away. The franchise wasn’t shy about adding new players this offseason, signing over 40 free agents, rookies, and undrafted free agents since the start of March.
The 12 New Players Who Could Start for the Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings changed everything over the last six months. The club said goodbye to franchise cornerstones Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter after a combined 15 seasons and welcomed rookies J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner. The 7 New Vikings Who Could Start on Defense. Between 40+ new players and around...
These Are the Vikings *Terrible* Odds for 2024
The Minnesota Vikings’ regular season kicks off in 61 days with a date in New Jersey against the New York Giants. The purple team is a one-point underdog in what might be one of its “easiest” games of the season. These Are the Vikings *Terrible* Odds for...
One Vikings Unit Has Truly Turned the Corner
Remember the days — there were several such days — of thinking about the Minnesota Vikings’ offensive line … and cringing?. That naughty era of Vikings history is kaput, evidenced by preseason OL rankings from various sources. Heading into 2024, and even dating back to the start of 2022, Minnesota’s offensive trenches have turned the corner, so much so that some outlets consider the group a Top 10 fivesome.
Joe Flacco’s Win May Be Sam Darnold’s Loss
At the end of each season, the National Football League awards various achievements. Sam Darnold may have been in line for the consideration of Comeback Player of the Year, but Joe Flacco’s victory all but thwarted that. Joe Flacco’s Win May Be Sam Darnold’s Loss. Last season,...
The 3 Biggest Concerns for the 2024 Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have some milestones ahead: 12 days before training camp, 32 days until the preseason, and 61 separate the team between now and Week 1 at the New York Giants. The 3 Biggest Concerns for the 2024 Vikings. The team certainly has some concerns entering 2024, a transformational...
“Best Value” Player for Vikings … Makes Sense
In about six weeks, fantasy football mock drafts will get hot and heavy, and according to one site, Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones represents terrific fantasy value. “Best Value” Player for Vikings … Makes Sense. The Vikings onboarded Aaron Jones from the Green Bay Packers in March,...
6 DTs the Vikings Could Acquire This Summer
The Minnesota Vikings embark on training camp in 12 days and are less than nine weeks away from the start of the regular season. The club hopes to best a 7-10 record from 2023, but oddsmakers believe Minnesota is on a similar win-loss path in 2024. Sportsbooks claim the Vikings will win about seven games — again.
Vikings Have a Really Weird Mystery Right Now
The Minnesota Vikings have five running backs on their summer roster right now — depending on who you talk to about the team’s roster. The tally may actually be six halfbacks, as Cam Akers’ status with the team is a genuine mystery. Akers joined the Vikings’ roster last September for a few months before his contract expired, and according to ESPN, he’s already back in the saddle for 2024, pending a physical.
There’s a J.J. McCarthy Plot Twist
The Minnesota Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy as the quarterback of the future in April, but in July, he might be vying for a QB3 job — not QB1 or QB2. That’s the buzz this week, with Vikings training camp about 12 days away. For now, veteran journeyman Sam Darnold is on deck to start at QB1, but an unsung storyline in Eagan soon might be McCarthy’s battling for QB2. Right after the draft, most fans envisioned McCarthy vying for QB1 as a rookie.
The Critical Unit for Vikings’ Success in 2024
Expectations for the Minnesota Vikings this season are lukewarm. The optimistic fan might be hopeful, but outside of those with a purple persuasion, most appear to see the Vikings propping everyone else up at the foot of the NFC North. Can Minnesota make some noise as the underdogs this year? I certainly think so, but one unit needs to be great for the Vikings’ success in 2024.
The Vikings’ Largest Cap Hit is Going Toward Someone who Isn’t in Minnesota
Left to just players who are currently on the roster, Brian O’Neill would be taking the top spot. The stud right tackle has a cap hit that’s nearing $23 million. The Vikings’ largest cap hit, though, doesn’t belong to Mr. O’Neill. Instead, it’s Kirk Cousins....
Questions Answered: Cam Akers, Vikings’ Worst Offseason Decision, Turning Heads at Training Camp
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the July 8th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected]. Questions Answered: Cam Akers, Vikings’ Worst Offseason Decision, Turning Heads at Training Camp. Also, please note:...
Vikings Predicted to Exceed Vegas Win Total — and Finish in Last Place
During the summer of 2023, Vegas oddsmakers predicted the Minnesota Vikings to win 7.5 games. They later won seven. Vikings Predicted to Exceed Vegas Win Total — and Finish in Last Place. A similar win forecast follows the team in 2024 — some sportsbooks say 6.5 wins, others 7.5...
The 4 Vikings Defensive Starters Facing Contract Year(s)
The Minnesota Vikings’ regular season kicks off in 62 days with a date in New Jersey against the New York Giants. The 4 Vikings Defensive Starters Facing Contract Year(s) The 2023 Vikings ended up with a 7-10 record following a quarterback carousel that turned out to be Kirk Cousins’ last season in purple.
Up-and-Coming Viking Earns a Little Bit of National Credibility
He has arrived, especially if impressive rankings from CBS Sports are in play. Up-and-Coming Viking Earns a Little Bit of National Credibility. That’s Ivan Pace Jr., a starting linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings — who is evidently the NFL’s 20th-best linebacker entering 2024. CBS Sports’ Jordan Dajani...
Vikings Can Immediately Compare Success of Similar EDGE Rushing Talents
When the Minnesota Vikings decided to move on from Danielle Hunter this offseason, they had a handful of EDGE options to consider as his replacement. Ultimately, they chose Johnathan Greenard, who left a Houston Texans team Hunter eventually joined. It makes an immediate comparison possible in year one. Vikings Can...
Vikings’ New Running Back Might Be … Official?
The hints were there last week, but ESPN is apparently sold on the move. Vikings’ New Running Back Might Be … Official?. That’s the status of running back Cam Akers with the Minnesota Vikings, and according to the “Transactions” section of ESPN’s website, Akers has signed with the Vikings, pending a physical.
The Vikings’ Complete Roster — with Training Camp 13 Days Away
Minnesota Vikings’ organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp are complete, and training camp begins on July 21st. Rookies kick off the festivities. The Vikings’ Complete Roster — with Training Camp 13 Days Away. Minnesota has added over 40 new players this offseason between incoming veterans and newcomer...
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