After coming so close for so many years, Jared Allen can finally jump on his horse and ride to Canton. The Vikings legendary pass rusher finally heard his name on Thursday be officially tied to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The result of voting this year has Jared Allen set to be enshrined in Canton, Ohio as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Allen played a total of 12 … [Read more...] about Vikings legend Jared Allen named to Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Kevin O’Connell sheds light on Sam Darnold situation after NFL Honors
Kevin O’Connell won the NFL’s Coach Of the Year award on Thursday. The win was unsurprising, as O’Connell and the Vikings exceeded preseason expectations by going 14-3. The preseason projections were low because the Vikings had to replace Kirk Cousins and start either rookie J.J. McCarthy or Sam Darnold. Although McCarthy missed the season with a meniscus tear, Darnold had the … [Read more...] about Kevin O’Connell sheds light on Sam Darnold situation after NFL Honors
Brian Flores finishes second in Assistant Coach Of the Year voting
Kevin O’Connell won the NFL’s Coach Of the Year award on Thursday night. Although Brian Flores was eligible for Assistant Coach Of the Year, he never had a chance of winning the award. Flores finished second in voting, but the gap between him and Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson wasn’t too wide. Voting was conducted on a 10-5-3-2-1 basis, meaning a first-place vote … [Read more...] about Brian Flores finishes second in Assistant Coach Of the Year voting
Where did Sam Darnold finish in Comeback Player of the Year voting?
Sam Darnold had the best season of his career in 2024, throwing for 4,319 and 35 touchdowns while leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-3 record. Speculation continues to swirl as to whether the Vikings will bring him back in 2025 or if they will move on to 2024 rookie J.J. McCarthy. But Darnold’s performance made him eligible for NFL Comeback Player Of the Year award on … [Read more...] about Where did Sam Darnold finish in Comeback Player of the Year voting?
Which Vikings earned Defensive Player of the Year votes?
The Minnesota Vikings’ defense made significant strides in 2024, ranking third in EPA per play and fifth in points allowed. They also led the league with 33 takeaways, 24 of which were interceptions. Much of the success could be attributed to edge defenders Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard, key free-agent signings last March. Greenard led the team with 12 sacks, four … [Read more...] about Which Vikings earned Defensive Player of the Year votes?