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Sam Darnold tries to evade a defender

Referee explains huge mistake that cost Vikings in loss to Rams

The Minnesota Vikings were on the wrong end of a huge missed call late in their game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, and the referee who was closest to the play had a very simple explanation for what happened. The Vikings were …

Sam Darnold getting his facemask held

Vikings get screwed by blatant missed facemask call in loss to Rams

The Minnesota Vikings were on the receiving end Thursday of arguably the single worst missed call of the NFL season. Minnesota suffered their second loss of the season to the Los Angeles Rams on “Thursday Night Football,” falling by the …

Matthew Stafford looks on

Report says there is ‘zero truth’ to Matthew Stafford trade rumor

A wild trade rumor regarding Matthew Stafford circulated online Tuesday, but the rumor is as bogus as it seemed. The rumor, which was started and spread through an unreliable, attention-seeking source, stated that the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota …

Cam Akers on the practice field

Cam Akers gets traded to top NFC contender

Cam Akers has completed his 360-degree turn. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Tuesday that the Houston Texans have traded the running back Akers to the Minnesota Vikings. Akers and a 2026 conditional seventh-round pick are going to Minnesota …

Sam Darnold looks ahead

Extent of Sam Darnold’s knee injury revealed

The Minnesota Vikings were given a scare on Sunday when Sam Darnold suffered a knee injury, but fortunately the quarterback is not dealing with anything serious. Darnold was hit low by defensive end Danielle Hunter during the third quarter of the …

An NFL official

NFL official praised for his unreal move on Justin Jefferson long TD

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson on Sunday arguably made the most electrifying play of Week 2. But the referee tracking the play deserves at least an honorable mention. The Vikings led the San Francisco 49ers 3-0 early in the second …

Justin Jefferson without a helmet

Details of Justin Jefferson’s leg injury revealed

Justin Jefferson suffered a leg injury during the Minnesota Vikings’ game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, but the issue does not sound overly serious. Jefferson left the field in the third quarter of the Vikings’ 23-17 win over …

A Minnesota Vikings helmet on the field

Vikings sign former Defensive Player of the Year

The Minnesota Vikings have made a big addition to their defense. Veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore has signed a 1-year, $10 million contract with the Vikings, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. The #Vikings are making a major free agent acquisition …

JJ McCarthy on the practice field

JJ McCarthy to miss entire rookie season due to injury

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy underwent surgery on Wednesday to address his knee injury, and the rookie is now being ruled out for the entire 2024 season. McCarthy underwent a full meniscus repair, according to multiple reports. As a …

A Minnesota Vikings helmet on the field

Vikings have been on a brutal run of bad luck

It has not been a good time to be a Minnesota Vikings fan. On Tuesday, news broke that rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy had suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee. McCarthy, whom the Vikings selected with the 10th overall pick in April, does not …

JJ McCarthy on the practice field

JJ McCarthy shares message on social media after injury news

Minnesota Vikings rookie JJ McCarthy shared an uplifting message on social media after news surfaced that he will undergo surgery. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell announced on Tuesday that McCarthy has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in …

JJ McCarthy talks with the media

JJ McCarthy suffers significant knee injury

The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback competition appears to be over by default. JJ McCarthy recently suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee, the Vikings announced on Tuesday. The rookie had experienced knee soreness over the weekend and …

Khyree Jackson in pads

Vikings rookie had the most heartfelt tribute for Khyree Jackson

Minnesota Vikings rookie Dallas Turner remains committed to keeping his bond with Khyree Jackson alive. Jackson, whom the Vikings picked in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, died in a car accident earlier this month. Turner was drafted by the …

A Minnesota Vikings helmet on the field

Vikings defender suffers torn ACL during first practice of training camp

The injury bug appears to have gotten the Minnesota Vikings in record time. Kevin Seifert of ESPN reported Wednesday that Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL during the opening practice of training camp. Blackmon apparently …

Khyree Jackson in pads

Vikings have classy gesture for Khyree Jackson’s family

Minnesota Vikings rookie Kyhree Jackson died in a car accident earlier this month, and the team is doing what they can do help his family through the tragedy. The Vikings announced on Monday that they are covering a “significant portion” …

Sam Darnold looks ahead

Could Sam Darnold start at QB for Vikings over JJ McCarthy?

Even though he was a first-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings, JJ McCarthy still might not be the NFC North team’s starting quarterback this fall. McCarthy just signed his rookie deal with the Vikings during the week. But the Michigan product …

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