Vikings
Duke Shelley Embodies Minnesota’s Relentless Spirit
By Tom Schreier - Jan 13, 2023
Patrick Peterson may have become clairvoyant as he enters his 30s. The veteran cornerback, who the Arizona Cardinals dismissed as washed up, has become a veteran leader […]
Vikings
Vikings-Bears Was A Magnificent, Beautiful Mess
By Tom Schreier - Jan 9, 2023
It’ll be lost to history, blown away in the crisp January wind, but the Minnesota Vikings almost pulled off a slapdash stunt at the end of the […]
Vikings
The Soldier Field Turf May Be More Of A Threat Than the Bears On Sunday
By Tom Schreier - Jan 6, 2023
On Dec. 20 of last year, the Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears, 17-9, in a Monday Night Football game that would turn any newcomer away from […]
Timberwolves
The Wolves Have Stumbled Upon Their River Styx
By Tom Schreier - Jan 4, 2023
In Greek mythology, Styx is the river that separates Earth and the underworld. The river contains mythical powers that can make people who bathe in it invulnerable. […]
Vikings
Green Bay Hit the Vikings With A Dose Of Reality
By Tom Schreier - Jan 2, 2023
As the Green Bay Packers fans emptied out of Lambeau Field into the cold Wisconsin night, their “Go Pack Go” chants bounced violently off the concourse walls. […]
Vikings
T.J. Hockenson Is Just Getting Started
By Tom Schreier - Dec 30, 2022
Before Kwesi Adofo-Mensah traded for T.J. Hockenson, he sought Kevin O’Connell’s input on the position. Tight end often goes overlooked among the skill positions. They don’t command […]
Vikings
The Vikings Have Normalized the Christmas Miracle
By Tom Schreier - Dec 25, 2022
Last year, Justin Jefferson finished 17 yards shy of Randy Moss’ single-season franchise record, and it became the focal point of the Minnesota Vikings’ final game. Mike […]
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Minnesota’s Greatest Threat Is Hiding In Plain Sight
By Tom Schreier - Dec 23, 2022
In Week 9, old friend Taylor Heinicke dropped back on a second-and-seven play-action pass from midfield. The former Minnesota Vikings practice squad quarterback avoided pressure and threw […]
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The Vikings Are Fueled By Doubt
By Tom Schreier - Dec 18, 2022
Down 36-28 in the fourth quarter, the Minnesota Vikings stopped Matt Ryan short of the sticks on fourth-and-one and got the ball back with 2:15 left in […]
Vikings
Vikings-Lions Exposed the NFL’s Most Ridiculous Rule
By Tom Schreier - Dec 16, 2022
Justin Jefferson’s first down that wasn’t got lost in the chaos that was the Minnesota Vikings’ 34-23 defeat by the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Jameson Williams scored […]
Wild
The Wild Can’t Lose Sight Of the Prospect Forest From the Trees
By Tom Schreier - Dec 15, 2022
The Minnesota Wild’s 2009-10 season was hardly memorable. Mikko Koivu led them in scoring with 71 points. Andrew Brunette and Guillaume Latendresse tied for the team lead […]
Vikings
The Vikings Played Too Much Like An Underdog In Detroit
By Tom Schreier - Dec 12, 2022
Forget that the Minnesota Vikings were playing the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Pretend that they weren’t playing in Ford Field. Instead, look at the raw numbers. The […]