The Green Bay Packers are on a mission to secure a fourth consecutive NFC North title, and their ninth division crown since 2011. The always-popular Packers are the betting favorite to win the NFC North at -190 odds, followed by the Minnesota Vikings at +265 odds as their closest competitor […]
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Trade Rumors: Carolina Panthers Called the Minnesota Vikings About Kirk Cousins
The Carolina Panthers called the Minnesota Vikings to see what it would take to acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins in a trade. Do not get too excited because the Vikings indicated they have no desire to trade Cousins, especially to the Panthers. The Vikings could trade Cousins if the Panthers provide […]
Minnesota Vikings Hire LA Rams’ OC Kevin O’Connell as Next Head Coach
Kevin O’Connell won a Super Bowl on Sunday as the offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams, but on Wednesday was introduced as the next head coach of the Minnesota Vikings. O’Connell, 36, is the son of an FBI agent and a standout quarterback from San Diego State. He was […]
Head Coach Mike Zimmer and GM Rick Spielman Sacked by Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings had one of the worst defenses in the NFL this season, finishing the year at 8-9, and prompting the team to fire head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman on Monday morning. Zimmer was one of three causalities on Black Monday, which saw three head […]
NFL Week 16 Home Dogs: Titans, Panthers, Texans, Vikings
With the holiday weekend almost upon us, there are just three weeks remaining in the season and 27 teams still fighting to qualify for the postseason. Week 16 home dogs in the NFL include the Tennessee Titans, Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, and the Las Vegas Raiders. The New […]
Vikings RB Dalvin Cook Out Indefinitely with Dislocated Shoulder
The Minnesota Vikings will miss their primary offensive weapon for an undetermined amount of time after Dalvin Cook suffered a painful shoulder injury against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Vikings backup running back Alexander Mattison will replace Cook in the starting lineup. Cook went down in the third quarter […]
Week 5 Survivor Picks: Bucs, Pats, Vikings, Cowboys, Ravens
Congrats on navigating the first month of the football season and avoiding an early bustout. We pinpointed five potential Survivor Pool picks in Week 5 including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if you haven’t used the Bucs yet, along with the New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, and Baltimore Ravens. […]
Week 4 Home Dog Alert: Jets, Eagles, Patriots, Vikings, Falcons
We have five home dogs in NFL Week 4 action, including the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, and Atlanta Falcons. It’s not surprising that, for the second time in three weeks, the LOL Jets are home dogs once again. The Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay […]
Home Dog Alert: Texans, Lions, Jaguars, Vikings, Rams in Week 3
Week 3 of the NFL season has only five home dogs, including the Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams, and the Houston Texans hosting the undefeated Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football. The Rams host the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Bucs in OG’s Game of the […]
NFC North Odds: Last Dance for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in Cheeseland?
Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers looked like they were headed for a standoff and hold-out, but both parties agreed to put aside their differences in Cheeseland. As a result, the Packers are -160 odds to win the NFC North in Rodgers’ final season in Green Bay before he’s […]
NFL Week 16 Quickie Betting Preview: Vikings/Saints Christmas Football, NFC Least Sprint, Bubble Fight
Week 16 marks the penultimate week of the NFL season, including a rare Christmas Day football game and a Saturday triple-header. The Minnesota Vikings visit the Big Easy for a Christmas afternoon matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Plus, the Miami Dolphins attempt to fend off the Baltimore Ravens for […]
NFC Playoff Hunt: Arizona and Minnesota Fighting for Wild Card
The Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Bucs, and Minnesota Vikings currently occupy the three wild-card spots on the NFC side of the NFL playoff bracket. The Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, and Washington Football Team are currently on the NFC wild-card bubble with four weeks remaining. The New Orleans […]
NFL Week 9 COVID-19 Update: Matt Stafford to Start, Baker Mayfield Placed on Reserve
Detroit quarterback Matt Stafford is set to return under center Sunday after a second trip to the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list has ended. The Detroit Lions said Sunday Stafford was activated after being placed on the list Wednesday. The Lions will travel to face the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC North […]
Broncos and Vikings Announce Key Players in COVID-19 Isolation Sunday
According to team reports, one Denver Broncos player and one Minnesota Vikings player tested positive for COVID-19 late in the week and are scratched from play on Sunday. Denver guard Graham Glasgow, a priority acquisition for the Broncos in the offseason, tested positive midweek. And Minnesota starting linebacker Todd Davis, […]
NFC North Odds: Packers Hold Off Vikes, Bears for Back-to-Back Crowns?
Packers, Vikings, and Bears … oh my. According to a recent update by the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas, the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings are 7/4 odds co-favorites to win the NFC North division in 2020. With that in mind, the question becomes, which starting quarterback do you […]
Minnesota Vikings Trade WR Stefon Diggs to Buffalo Bills for 4 Draft Picks
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to trade disgruntled WR Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills for four draft picks, including a first-rounder in 2020. Welcome to the Bills Mafia, Mr. Diggs. The Bills will spend a significant amount of draft capital on a top-tier wideout. In 2020, the Bills give up […]
Big D Leads San Francisco Over Minnesota, Niners Advance to NFC Title Game
The San Francisco 49ers (14-3) defeated the Minnesota Vikings 27-10 in the NFC Divisional round and their swarming defense pitched a shutout in the second half. The Niners advance to the NFC Championship game and will play the winner of Green Bay and Seattle. The Vikings (10-7) kept the game […]