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Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald offer their thoughts from the most recent Vikings loss. The Daily Norseman and the Climbing The Pocket Network have joined forces to create a one-stop shop for Vikings podcasts delivered to your eardrums daily. This collection of shows promises to deliver the top independent voices covering the Vikings from every … [Read more...] about Unbelievable! – Is it Time to Start Over?

Minnesota struggled to get anything going against an Atlanta team that had yet to win heading into the matchup. In a game between two of the worst teams in the league, the Vikings were easily outplayed and overmatched. Julio Jones returned from an injury and had a big day against the young, new-look Vikings secondary. In Dalvin Cook’s absence, the run game failed to spark … [Read more...] about The good, the bad and the ugly from the Vikings' Week 6 loss to the Falcons

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer was assessing his team’s 40-23, Week 6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons with reporters on Monday when the coach stopped talking and paused for several seconds, seemingly done answering the latest question. Zimmer then started back up, without being prompted by a question, to reflect more on how his team fell flat after making … [Read more...] about Vikings Coach Mike Zimmer Left To Ponder Where To Turn In 1-5 Season

The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of problems to fix during their bye week. Things haven’t gone well for the Minnesota Vikings during the 2020 season so far. There was plenty of hope that Mike Zimmer’s team could reach the playoffs again this year despite losing some prominent veterans in free agency. But what’s transpired during […] 4 problems the Vikings need to fix during … [Read more...] about 4 problems the Vikings need to fix during their bye week

Kyle Rudolph wants to remain with the Minnesota Vikings. Things haven’t exactly gone according to plan for the Minnesota Vikings this season. After six games, the Vikings are 1-5, and any hopes they had of making the playoffs are pretty much non-existent. When teams in the NFL get off to bad starts like Minnesota has, […] There’s at least one player who isn’t looking to get out … [Read more...] about There’s at least one player who isn’t looking to get out of Minnesota

Which Minnesota Vikings players stood out the most in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons? To say Week 6 was a disappointment for Minnesota Vikings fans would be an understatement. The team took on a winless Atlanta Falcons team and got absolutely destroyed at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. Many experts and fans are still […] Minnesota Vikings MVPs: Week 6 vs. Atlanta Falcons - … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings MVPs: Week 6 vs. Atlanta Falcons

Justin Jefferson’s emergence has pretty much been the antithesis of the Vikings’ season. While the 21-year-old receiver is putting together a rookie season reminiscent of Randy Moss, the Vikings have been among the NFL’s worst teams, finalizing a 1-5 start with Sunday’s 40-23 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. That’s what Jefferson is thinking about as the … [Read more...] about Vikings rookie Justin Jefferson on 1-5 start: ‘I just want our swagger back’

The clock in quarterback Kirk Cousins' head can't tick for long behind this Vikings offensive line. But blocking was no excuse for how poorly Cousins played against a Falcons defense that has allowed more passing touchdowns than any NFL team. Three interceptions in the first half is a first in Cousins' nine-year NFL career. He's never sunk a team's chances so quickly. And while … [Read more...] about Film review: Locked onto receivers, Kirk Cousins can't adjust quickly enough for Vikings

The Vikings' 30th-ranked passing defense will be a primary focus for coaches during the bye week. But that's not the only issue facing the 1-5 Vikings. … [Read more...] about After loss to Falcons, Vikings' bye week to-do list is long