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The Waiting Game Continues For Kevin O’Connell As Timelines Collide in Minnesota
By Cole Smith - Oct 16, 2025
Kevin O’Connell should be champing at the bit right now to get J.J. McCarthy right. The head coach elevated Kirk Cousins into a clutch merchant in 2022 […]
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Everything the Vikings Need to Fix Their Season Is Already in the Building
By Cole Smith - Oct 10, 2025
The 2025 season has been a rollercoaster for the Minnesota Vikings. They’ve only played five games, but they’ve seen both the best and worst from J.J. McCarthy, […]
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One Drive On Sunday Encapsulated What’s Gone Wrong For the Vikings
By Cole Smith - Oct 3, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings looked poised to take control against an AFC North opponent for the second consecutive week. Minnesota forced a three-and-out on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opening […]
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Christian Darrisaw’s Return Gave the Vikings Confidence They Were Missing
By Cole Smith - Sep 26, 2025
Quantifying an offensive lineman’s importance can be tough. Even though not every play requires production from every position, the other players on the field log stats in […]
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Will Carson Wentz’s Starting Stint Reshape How Kevin O’Connell Handles J.J. McCarthy?
By Cole Smith - Sep 19, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings entered the season expecting their offensive infrastructure – great skill-position weapons, an improved offensive line, and one of the league’s most respected coaching staffs […]
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Hargrave and Allen Put Minnesota’s Pass Rush On Equal Footing
By Cole Smith - Sep 12, 2025
Most of the optimism and hype surrounding the 2025 Minnesota Vikings centered on second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy and whether he could handle the responsibility of leading the […]
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Will Ben Johnson Enhance A Bears Red-Zone Attack That Has Troubled the Vikings?
By Cole Smith - Sep 5, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings may play the Chicago Bears twice a year, but that doesn’t mean they know what to expect when the teams face off this Monday. […]
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Max Brosmer’s Ascension Is A Good Sign For McCarthy’s Success This Year
By Cole Smith - Aug 29, 2025
There’s a reason that the Minnesota Vikings’ over/under win total for the 2025 season is 8.5, according to BetMGM. Despite overhauling their offensive and defensive lines following […]
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Minnesota’s Effort To Fortify the Trenches Is Creating Tough Roster Decisions
By Cole Smith - Aug 22, 2025
Fans and media saw a different side of Kevin O’Connell after the Los Angeles Rams eliminated the Minnesota Vikings last year. The Vikings had just lost to […]
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Will Minnesota’s Thin WR Depth Hold McCarthy Back?
By Cole Smith - Aug 14, 2025
Optimism is the name of the game as Minnesota Vikings fans wait to see if J.J. McCarthy will succeed in his first year as the starting quarterback. […]
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The Vikings Finally Have the Pieces to Make Flores’ Scheme Work
By Cole Smith - Aug 1, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings boasted one of the league’s best defenses in 2024, ranking third in EPA allowed, per the NFL’s Next Gen Stats. No one forced more […]
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Developing J.J. McCarthy Is A Full-Circle Moment For Kevin O’Connell
By Cole Smith - Jul 25, 2025
This is the third installment of a three-part series on Kevin O’Connell. Check out parts one and two here and here. Kevin O’Connell didn’t have the luxury […]