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Five dark horses for 2019 NFL Pro Bowl

December 7, 2019 Luke Conboy 0

Voting is in full swing for the 2020 Pro Bowl. MVP contenders Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson will undoubtedly receive their invitations. Aside from the fanfare this pair are creating, there are some less spoken of names out there that deserve consideration.

Film Study: Kirk Cousins is elite

November 28, 2019 Matthew Bowen 1

The narrative that Kirk Cousins is not a very good quarterback is one that needs to stop. After last season's somewhat disappointing campaign for the Minnesota Vikings, which saw Cousins throw for 4298 yards, 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, the 'talking-heads' and media personalities sentenced Cousins to a career of mediocrity and 'choking'.

Vikings are a threat to Green Bay, and more takeaways from SNF

November 12, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

The Minnesota Vikings had no alternative to a win on Sunday Night Football at AT&T Stadium, and what they did was make a statement. With their 28-24 win over the Cowboys, the 7-3 Vikings are not only closer to solidifying their wild card spot, but they might be an even bigger threat to the NFC North leaders Green Bay Packers.

Five teams Trent Williams could be playing for after the trade deadline

October 27, 2019 Matthew Bowen 0

With the NFL trade deadline rapidly approaching, time is running out for some of the premier NFL talent on the trade block to move on to pasture's new. At the forefront is Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams.

Three teams that should trade for Minnesota Vikings star Stefon Diggs

October 3, 2019 Matthew Bowen 1

In the NFL, more often than not, when it rains - it pours. This is true for the Minnesota Vikings who currently boast the league's best rushing attack but the same can't be said for the team's air attack. Kirk Cousins struggles have continued through to this season which has caused a huge amount of frustration for Vikings fans and Viking players alike. More specifically the Vikings dynamic receiving duo of Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs.

Strong Packers defence looks to stop the Vikings’ efficient offence

September 13, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

The Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers meet this Sunday in a showdown between 1-0 teams that, based on the squads’ performances in Week 1, could prove to be among the games that will decide the 2019 NFC North champion. The Wisconsin-based team gained an advantage in the divisional games, beating the Chicago Bears, 10-7, in the opening Thursday.

NFC North is set to be the NFL’s most competitive division

July 23, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The NFC North looks set to be the tightest division in the NFL in 2019. The Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings all have serious – and realistic – playoff ambitions, while the Detroit Lions are still in contention, having picked up six wins in 2018.

Minnesota Vikings season preview: Cousins can lead playoff push

July 21, 2019 Adam Wright-Johnson 1

It seems a long time since the Minneapolis Miracle now, doesn't it? But since Stefon Diggs reeled in one of the most memorable plays in football history, the Vikings have been a bit of a mystery.

Detroit Lions to Minnesota Vikings: Analysing the 2019 NFL Draft

April 30, 2019 Mark Gill 0

The 2019 NFL Draft has come and gone with some teams transforming their rosters through shrewd picks and draft night trades. Who had the most success?

NFL Mock Draft 2019: Our writers share their first-round selections

April 24, 2019 Jamie Parker 0

Kyler Murray drops outside the top three in our NFL mock draft as defensive players lead the way.

Vikings must overhaul offence in draft if they are to contend for Super Bowl

April 21, 2019 Mark Gill 0

Minnesota Vikings faltered on offence last season despite adding Kirk Cousins. They must address that in the 2019 NFL draft.

NFC North: One reason to be cheerful, one reason to be fearful

February 20, 2019 Mark Gill 0

Chicago Bears stunned the NFC North last season. The Packers, Vikings and Lions will be looking to fightback in the 2019 campaign, making this a crucial offseason.

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NFL Week 17 Preview: The regular season comes to a close

December 28, 2018 Josh Challies 0

The final weekend of the NFL regular season is on the horizon, bringing an end to the battle for a spot in the playoffs or a better position in the draft. All will be decided this weekend but there is still plenty that is up in the air.… Read more

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NFL Week 17 Playoff Permutations: Three spots waiting to be secured

December 27, 2018 Josh Challies 0

We are heading into the final weekend of the regular season in the NFL and there is still plenty to be decided, with the biggest scenarios still up in the air concerning the final three positions in the playoffs.

The AFC has been extremely tight all year and four teams are heading into the weekend battling it out for the two remaining positions, while in the NFC the Vikings and the Eagles are the two teams looking to land the final spot.… Read more

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NFL Week 16 Preview: Plenty to decide on penultimate weekend

December 20, 2018 Josh Challies 0

The NFL’s regular season is just weeks away from drawing to a close and there is still plenty to be decided over the next two weeks, with conference titles, playoff spots and the draft order for 2019 still up in the air as we head into the penultimate weekend.… Read more