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The 2024 season was somewhat of a magical one for the Minnesota Vikings, but no one will forget the horrific note the season started on. Before the pre-season even began, the Vikings got news no one ever expects or is prepared to hear. Their fourth-round draft pick, cornerback Khyree Jackson, had been killed in a car accident. Today, word has come down from Prince George’s … [Read more...] about Alleged culprit of crash that killed Khyree Jackson indicted on 13 counts

The 2024 season for the Minnesota Vikings was surprisingly successful, even if it ended on a sour note. At the start of the season, most analysts and football fans wouldn’t have predicted a 14-win season and playoff berth for the Vikings. Still, that sour note lets the team and fans know that there’s still a lot of work to be done if the Vikings want to win a Super Bowl. That … [Read more...] about National Champion defensive player named NFL Draft fit for Vikings by PFF

The Minnesota Vikings did a lot in the 2024 NFL Draft to secure the future of their franchise and continue building a solid foundation. Namely, they drafted their presumed future franchise quarterback J.J. McCarthy, with the 10th pick in the first round. But one pick in the first wasn’t enough for them, as they traded their second, third, and fourth-round picks in 2025 to come … [Read more...] about Are the Vikings projected to get any compensatory picks in the 2025 NFL Draft?

The running game in Minnesota has been lackluster for the past two seasons. Last year, running backs Alexander Mattison and Cam Akers had their moments, but overall failed to fill the shoes left behind by former running back Dalvin Cook. This season, the running game got a little bit better with the introduction of former Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones. Jones had … [Read more...] about Vikings RB Aaron Jones named ideal fit for new team in 2025

Kevin O’Connell is having quite the week for himself and the Minnesota Vikings. While he would rather be creating a game plan to compete against either the Eagles or Commanders in the NFC Championship, the second-best thing is happening for him. On Thursday, the Pro Football Writers Association announced that Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell was their coach of the year. The … [Read more...] about Kevin O’Connell named 2024 NFL Coach of the Year by PFWA