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Photo by David Berding/Getty Images How far did the Lions loss drop the Vikings? The Minnesota Vikings are coming off their first loss of the season, a hard-fought nailbiter at home last Sunday, 31-29. Up next are the Los Angeles Rams, a team that scarcely resembles the one Kevin O’Connell left when he was hired as the head man with the Vikings. It’s a Thursday night … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings in the Power Rankings — Entering Week 8

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Don’t jump off the wagon now! That was a disappointing loss this past week because the team had a chance to seal it away and could not come up with one first down due to poor play calling and poor QB execution. Sam Darnold has been playing really well but when you need a play, he has to make it if they are truly going to compete for a … [Read more...] about Vikings Links: Can The Vikings Get Back On Track This Week?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Arif and James go over the loss to the Lions and how fans should feel. We cover the awful two minute defense, Goff’s great day, and calmly attempting a comeback vs. whatever the Bucs did on Monday night.  *****Download Link Here***** Episode Notes: My post-game piece on the Lions-Vikings matchup, largely quick (for me) takeaways … [Read more...] about Norse Code Podcast Episode 530: Fat Cats Get Slaughtered

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images But they fought like heck On Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium against the Detroit Lions, the Minnesota Vikings faced as much adversity as they had faced all season. They almost overcame it, but they didn’t quite get there. Jake Bates’ 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds remaining made the difference as the Vikings lost for the … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions 31, Minnesota Vikings 29: Vikings Lose First Game of the Season

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Let’s talk about what we just watched! The Week 7 contest between our Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions is over, and that can only mean one thing: It’s time for the best damn post-game show for Vikings football anywhere, as it’s time for another episode of Vikings Report Rewind LIVE! Yours truly will join our friends Drew … [Read more...] about Vikings Report Rewind LIVE: Lions at Vikings