Entering this season, it was thought that the road to the NFC North title goes through Detroit. That was a very safe take, given how close the Lions came to reaching the Super Bowl. However, the Minnesota Vikings, with their top ranked scoring defense, will have a lot to say about that. The newest reincarnation of the Purple People Eaters defense is giving up just 10 points … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings Defense Looks like Big Trouble for Bears This Season
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VIDEO: Chris Kluwe calls out Vikings on MSNBC
Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe is one of the most outspoken players in the history of the NFL. The avid marriage equality and gay rights advocate has as much a social conscience as anyone to ever play the game. From gun control to civil rights, Kluwe is somebody who almost always has something meaningful to say. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Chris Kluwe calls out Vikings on MSNBC
Joe Webb starting at QB for Vikings, Packers fans rejoicing
Green Bay Packers fans are rejoicing today, because Vikings starting QB Christian Ponder, better known as the husband of ESPN reporter Samantha Steele, well it's Samantha Ponder now, is unavailable. Multiple sources say Joe Webb will start at quarterback. Yikes for Minnesota Vikings fans. … [Read more...] about Joe Webb starting at QB for Vikings, Packers fans rejoicing
Percy Harvin wants Vikings to trade him
The Minnesota Vikings aren't exactly the best NFL when it comes to depth at wide receiver. And further depleting that depth isn't the best way to help a young quarterback in Christian Ponder develop further. But nonetheless Percy Harvin wants out of the twin cities. The Associated Press‘ Jon Krawczynski appears to have first reported this in a tweet. … [Read more...] about Percy Harvin wants Vikings to trade him
Minnesota Vikings: mocking their first two 2012 NFL Draft picks
The Minnesota Vikings are pretty much in rebuilding mode, and what better day to rebuild for the future than NFL Draft day 2012? Let's look at who they might take. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings: mocking their first two 2012 NFL Draft picks
Who do Minnesota Vikings Draft at #3 Overall?
Everyone knows Andrew Luck is going first overall to the Indianapolis Colts. When his name is called on draft day it will be as big a surprise as the day former Menudo member and late '90s pop star Ricky Martin officially came out of the closet. The real draft begins at number two. And gets more interesting at number three and so on. What will the Vikings do? With … [Read more...] about Who do Minnesota Vikings Draft at #3 Overall?
Vikings Begin New Era: Rookie QB Christian Ponder to Start Sunday
With the Chicago Bears destroying the Minnesota Vikings tonight 39-10, the Vikes O got some quality garbage time, and you know what that means- second stringer playing time. Donovonn McNabb got pulled in favor of rookie quarterback Christian Ponder, who made his NFL debut in the second half of Sunday night's loss. Ponder, the 12th overall pick out of Florida State, came … [Read more...] about Vikings Begin New Era: Rookie QB Christian Ponder to Start Sunday
Chicago Bears Fans, Chill out, Vikings Blowout is Not Season Saving
The Chicago Bears have solidified their stranglehold on third place in the NFC North division. They won a big, Sunday night prime time game versus their division rival Minnesota Vikings, in a very dominating fashion. That's the good news. The bad news- it came at the expense of the Vikings, a front-runner in the "Suck for Luck" derby. (Even though they just drafted a QB … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Fans, Chill out, Vikings Blowout is Not Season Saving
Vikings and Chiefs: Battle for the Toilet Bowl
Fans in Kansas City and Minneapolis will have to start attending the games with paper bags over their heads. Both clubs have been examples of extreme futility so far this fall. The two clubs are headed nowhere fast because throughout the history of the NFL, only three percent of teams that have started in this manner (0-3) have reached the playoffs. … [Read more...] about Vikings and Chiefs: Battle for the Toilet Bowl
How Can the Minnesota Vikings Actually Win a Game?
The teams that met from the NFC North on Sunday in Minneapolis seem to be heading in vastly different directions. The Lions are a youthful and exuberant bunch, while the Vikings are a beaten down lackadaisical squad. I have some suggestions for Leslie Frazier on how Minnesota can join their divisional foes in the win column. … [Read more...] about How Can the Minnesota Vikings Actually Win a Game?