Christian Darrisaw, the Minnesota Vikings’ starting left tackle, has had his season abruptly ended by a devastating ACL and MCL tear that requires surgery. Tune in to “Two Old Bloggers” as they join fans in mourning this loss while examining its impact on the team and exploring potential replacements for the crucial position. | Photo by Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty … [Read more...] about Are the Vikings Doomed Without Darrisaw?
NFL Week 8 Discussion
Photo by Vince Mignott/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Lots of action on the docket today Well, we’re not going to be able to watch the Minnesota Vikings on this NFL Sunday. . .we got to do that on Thursday night with a result that we didn’t much care for. However, the rest of the league is marching on, and that can only mean one thing. Yes, it’s time for another RED … [Read more...] about NFL Week 8 Discussion
Vikings Officially Activate T.J. Hockenson, Place Christian Darrisaw on Injured Reserve
Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The definition of bittersweet On this Friday afternoon, we’ve got what might be the ultimate “good news, bad news” for your Minnesota Vikings. Actually, let’s start with the bad news first. As a follow-up to the story about Christian Darrisaw’s injury that we posted earlier, the team has officially placed the star offensive tackle … [Read more...] about Vikings Officially Activate T.J. Hockenson, Place Christian Darrisaw on Injured Reserve
Vikings Links: Can The Vikings Still Make The Playoffs?
Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Yes, there is a lot of talent still on the team! Well, the team has two close losses in a row now and there are a lot of fans who have jumped off the bandwagon. Adversity was sure to come this season and now the team has a chance to respond. I believe they will continue to battle and will, in fact, win more games this season. The … [Read more...] about Vikings Links: Can The Vikings Still Make The Playoffs?
Los Angeles Rams 30, Minnesota Vikings 20: No Answers on Thursday Night Football
Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images It’s a two-game losing streak for the Vikings On Thursday Night Football, the Minnesota Vikings had a chance to get back on the right track against a Los Angeles Rams team that had been bad on both sides of the ball for much of this season. They didn’t. Matthew Stafford, who had three touchdown passes in his first six games coming … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Rams 30, Minnesota Vikings 20: No Answers on Thursday Night Football