You know those two undefeated NFC North teams? The only two perfect teams remaining in the NFL? These are........not them. The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions have already put some distance between themselves and these two teams, so Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings in prime time Sunday night is a battle for third place! Excited yet? I have tickets downstairs to this … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings: Brutally Honest Game Preview
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Vikings and Chiefs: Battle for the Toilet Bowl
Fans in Kansas City and Minneapolis will have to start attending the games with paper bags over their heads. Both clubs have been examples of extreme futility so far this fall. The two clubs are headed nowhere fast because throughout the history of the NFL, only three percent of teams that have started in this manner (0-3) have reached the playoffs. … [Read more...] about Vikings and Chiefs: Battle for the Toilet Bowl
NFL Week 3: Mike Vick, Alex Smith, No-Name Buffalo Bills, Torrey Smith
Cam Newton made this blog after his play in week one. He has now notched his first NFL victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Prior to today, Newton had received some criticism because he had passed for an impressive number of yards, but he had thrown more interceptions than touchdowns. His touchdown pass to Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen proved that Newton could … [Read more...] about NFL Week 3: Mike Vick, Alex Smith, No-Name Buffalo Bills, Torrey Smith
How Can the Minnesota Vikings Actually Win a Game?
The teams that met from the NFC North on Sunday in Minneapolis seem to be heading in vastly different directions. The Lions are a youthful and exuberant bunch, while the Vikings are a beaten down lackadaisical squad. I have some suggestions for Leslie Frazier on how Minnesota can join their divisional foes in the win column. … [Read more...] about How Can the Minnesota Vikings Actually Win a Game?
Detroit Lions 3-0: Coming Through In Crunch Time
The Minnesota Vikings staged a second half collapse for the second week in a row. Last game, the team fell prey to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, this week to an improved Detroit Lions. Given how impressive Detroit has looked in going 3-0, perhaps that's progress. With all of his recent success, Detroit head coach Jim Schwartz should be negotiating for a contract extension right … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions 3-0: Coming Through In Crunch Time
Vikings Safety Tyrell Johnson Charged with 4th Degree DWI
It's not quite the "Love Boat" scandal, but another Minnesota Vikings player is in the news for a drunk driving charge. Wasn't the last DUI just a couple weeks ago? Yes it was. Today's offender is Safety Tyrell Johnson who taken in at 3:17 a., and released without bail at 5:28 a.m. Hasn't he seen the episode of "How I met your Mother" centered the all true concept that … [Read more...] about Vikings Safety Tyrell Johnson Charged with 4th Degree DWI
NFC North: Best Division in the NFL? Yeah Probably
Our good friends (and web traffic ranking twins) over at Real Clear Sports have a wonderful feature where they average all the major power rankings for the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB each week. They accumulate and average the rankings from 8 major media power rankings and the findings show that the Upper Midwest is ruling football right now. Yes, it's just week one, and power … [Read more...] about NFC North: Best Division in the NFL? Yeah Probably
Lackluster Performance by McNabb, Minnesota Vikings Overall
The Minnesota Vikings received some very good news at the start of the game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. Kicker Nate Kaeding was being carted to the locker room for complications that ensued from an attempted tackle. He is out for the year with a possible torn ACL. That wasn’t enough for Minnesota to capitalize and steal a victory in Southern California. The … [Read more...] about Lackluster Performance by McNabb, Minnesota Vikings Overall
Should Christian Ponder Start At QB For The Vikings in 2011?
Sunday's putrid performance that the Minnesota Vikings offense showed in their 24-17 loss at the hands of the San Diego Chargers has forced many to second guess and wonder if the right man is playing the quarterback position. Newly acquired Donovan McNabb wasn't necessarily awful, he just didn't do anything--at all-- for the Vikings offense. Entering the season, the … [Read more...] about Should Christian Ponder Start At QB For The Vikings in 2011?
Analyzing the Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart
The addition of Donovan McNabb and Michael Jenkins on the offensive side of the ball have been the two most notable positive amendments during the offseason. The most newsworthy departure is undoubtedly the exit by offensive lineman and consistent Pro Bowler Bryant McKinnie. After taking a look at the depth chart on the team’s official site, it is puzzling to note that Joe … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart