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Ryan Kelly Has Become J.J. McCarthy’s Rock In A Timultuous Season
By Tom Schreier - Dec 16, 2025
Ryan Kelly is 32, only 10 years older than J.J. McCarthy. Still, McCarthy sees him as a paternal figure on the Minnesota Vikings’ roster. “He’s such a […]
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J.J. McCarthy Came Alive In A Game Where the Vikings Were Already Dead
By Tom Schreier - Dec 15, 2025
J.J. McCarthy’s fake handoff may not be the most important play in the Minnesota Vikings’ 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys. However, McCarthy hoodwinked all 11 of […]
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The Vikings Have Significant Stakes In An Otherwise Meaningless Game
By Tom Schreier - Dec 13, 2025
By sundown on Sunday, the Chicago Bears may have eliminated the Minnesota Vikings from the playoffs. The Bears won’t be anywhere to be found in Dallas, but […]
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Are the Vikings Only Playing Loose Because There’s Less At Stake?
By Tom Schreier - Dec 10, 2025
Last Sunday, Kevin O’Connell asked J.J. McCarthy to focus on decision making over mechanics. He also reminded the entire team that their 16-year-old selves would give anything […]
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Kevin O’Connell Message Resonated With A Vikings Team That’s Still Holding Onto Hope
By Tom Schreier - Dec 8, 2025
Harrison Smith got emotional when discussing Kevin O’Connell’s message to the Minnesota Vikings before their 31-0 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. “You can look at […]
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Kevin O’Connell Built A Plane For J.J. McCarthy Out Of the Black Box
By Tom Schreier - Dec 7, 2025
J.J. McCarthy didn’t go into Sunday’s game knowing the Minnesota Vikings would choose to take the ball if they won the coin toss. “We found out maybe […]
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Justin Jefferson Is A Pilot Light In An Empty Boiler Room
By Tom Schreier - Dec 5, 2025
There’s still a fire burning inside Justin Jefferson. The Minnesota Vikings’ pilot light hasn’t gone out, even in a 4-8 season. He had only two catches for […]
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Max Brosmer’s First Start Was Over Before He Knew It
By Tom Schreier - Dec 3, 2025
After Sunday’s game in Seattle, Kevin O’Connell said Max Brosmer was playing way too fast. Perhaps his ability to quickly process had kicked into overdrive. Or maybe […]
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Adam Thielen Was Stopgap For A Viking Ship Without Life Rafts
By Tom Schreier - Dec 2, 2025
Remember the joy Adam Thielen’s daughter experienced when he told her their family was heading home? Adam Thielen is from Minnesota, played at Minnesota State, and spent […]
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Dallas Turner Is Getting Good As Minnesota’s Season Falls Apart
By Tom Schreier - Dec 1, 2025
Dallas Turner’s strip-sack late in the second quarter could have been a game-changing play early in the Minnesota Vikings’ 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Another Dallas […]
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The Vikings’ Path To QB Hell Was Paved With Good Intentions
By Tom Schreier - Nov 30, 2025
The lasting image from the Minnesota Vikings’ 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks is Justin Jefferson seated alone on the bench, towel over his head, staring blankly […]
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Max Brosmer Stands Behind Door 2
By Tom Schreier - Nov 26, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings signed Brett Rypien off the Chicago Bears’ roster a year ago and traded for Sam Howell in the offseason. Meanwhile, they invested almost nothing […]