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Kevin O’Connell’s Hardest Vikings Season May Shape His Future
By Cole Smith - Mar 2, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings struggled to pass the ball for the first time under Kevin O’Connell last year. After going 14-3 with Sam Darnold, the Vikings believed their […]
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Kirk Cousins Might Be A Bargain Now
By Cole Smith - Feb 21, 2026
Quarterback questions surround the Minnesota Vikings yet again as the 2026 league year approaches. J.J. McCarthy struggled in his first year as the team’s starter, throwing only […]
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What If the Vikings Just Use the Consensus Board This Year?
By Cole Smith - Feb 13, 2026
Two weeks ago, the Minnesota Vikings made their first significant leadership change in the Kevin O’Connell era, firing general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on January 30. The timing […]
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The Vikings Are Living A “Black Mirror” Nightmare
By Cole Smith - Feb 7, 2026
The 2025 season couldn’t have played out worse for the Minnesota Vikings. J.J. McCarthy struggled on the field and suffered multiple injuries. He played only 10 games […]
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Brian Flores’ Return Would Change Everything For Minnesota’s 2026 Offseason
By Cole Smith - Jan 24, 2026
There was a collective sigh of relief across the Minnesota Vikings’ organization on Wednesday when the team announced a contract extension for Brian Flores. The defensive coordinator’s […]
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Kevin O’Connell Just Set the Tone For Minnesota’s 2026 QB Plan
By Cole Smith - Jan 16, 2026
Kevin O’Connell left no doubt that the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback room will look different in 2026. He didn’t suggest that the Vikings are moving on from J.J. […]
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Will Fries Had A Unique Perspective On the Vikings’ Season
By Cole Smith - Jan 9, 2026
We can become enamored with skill-position players in this fantasy football world. They make the highlight reel with 80-yard runs and one-handed catches. Quarterbacks go viral for […]
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Kevin O’Connell Has A Chance To Redeem Himself In A Way Zimmer and Childress Never Did
By Cole Smith - Jan 2, 2026
Time moves fast in the NFL. Sunday will mark the conclusion of Kevin O’Connell’s fourth season with the Minnesota Vikings. He enters Week 18 with a .627 […]
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The Vikings and Packers Enter Week 18 With A Shared Regret
By Cole Smith - Dec 30, 2025
When the schedule first came out, the Week 18 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers looked like it could have profound playoff implications. At […]
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J.J. McCarthy’s Next Step Is To Get Justin Jefferson Going
By Cole Smith - Dec 19, 2025
J.J. McCarthy has shown growth over the last two weeks, giving Minnesota Vikings fans a glimpse of what they expected heading into the 2025 season. Against the […]
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The Cowboys Highlight the Risk With Minnesota’s Darnold Gamble
By Cole Smith - Dec 11, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings made an aggressive move by not breaking the bank to retain Sam Darnold this past offseason. They believed they could build a contending roster […]
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Sam Darnold’s Seahawks Are Everything the Vikings Thought They Were Building
By Cole Smith - Nov 28, 2025
For the first time this season, Kevin O’Connell will get to see a high-flying offense featuring a quarterback with a big arm throwing to the most productive […]