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The Minnesota Vikings are next up on the Detroit Lions’ schedule, and they are currently fighting through some adversity. They’ve lost three of their last four games, have a laundry list of injuries—particularly on their offensive line, where they’ve been missing both starting tackles and their starting center for much of the season. But there […]
It’s been a pretty darn good Sunday for the Detroit Lions. Not only are the players resting up and healing from their injuries prior to their Week 9 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. But as they watched the action from home, they saw some NFC contenders fall to their opponents—creating some room for the Lions […]
The Detroit Lions (5-2) and Minnesota Vikings (3-4) will square off in Week 9, with both teams coming off extended breaks. The Lions are riding high after a Week 7 win on “Monday Night Football,” convincingly taking down a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that was previously sitting atop the NFC. Meanwhile, the Vikings are limping […]
The Vikings’ season is at a crossroads—can Kevin O’Connell turn things around? In this episode of “Two Old Bloggers,” hosts Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano break down the Minnesota Vikings’ crushing Thursday night loss, question the coaching decisions, and debate the team’s future. If you’re searching for Vikings analysis, hot takes, and a look at […]
The Detroit Lions are on their bye week, and it has already started off exceedingly well. One of their division rivals, the Minnesota Vikings, got absolutely embarrassed on Thursday night, falling 37-10 to the Chargers in the second-worst loss of Minnesota’s Kevin O’Connell era. Now it’s time to look forward to the rest of the […]
Well, the Minnesota Vikings may have embarassed themselves on national television in Week 8 of NFL action, but we’re still here making our picks. Yes, our collective of learned pro football blowhards have submitted their picks for this week, so let’s take a look at who we’re picking. First, here’s our look at how everyone […]
That was a good old fashioned butt whuppin! Ain’t no two ways about that. I have always felt that a team will get it’s arse handed to it at least once a year. This felt like that game. I could see how folks would feel that it could happen again especially against the Lions. The […]
Opening blurb. 1.) 1979, Bears @ Vikings: Walter Payton makes history (again) On a cold and blustery October afternoon, the 3–4 Chicago Bears squared off against the 3–4 Minnesota Vikings. In a back-and-forth battle, the Bears jumped out to an early 14–3 lead, highlighted by a 54-yard touchdown strike from Walter Payton to Brian Baschnagel, […]
The Minnesota Vikings got curb stomped by an otherwise unremarkable Los Angeles Chargers team in prime time, a game in which the Vikings looked entirely unprepared and appeared to have checked out early. It was a complete embarrassment for the franchise and the type of performance that casts a shadow over the future of the […]
The Chargers got excellent news following Thursday’s win over the Vikings as safety Derwin James — who left the contest early with an ankle injury — was diagnosed with a low ankle sprain. He’s expected to undergo an MRI on Friday and could very well miss little to know time depending on what they find. […]
The Chargers beat the Vikings with a full team effort, including some notable performances by the youngsters on the roster. After being a non-factor for most of his rookie season, defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe sacked Carson Wentz twice, doubling his sack total on the year in one game. Rookie seventh-round safety R.J. Mickens also picked […]
Help me pick my lunch. Or learn what’s wrong with Minnesota. Or something. MNW’s Lightly-Plagiarized Trivia Anyway. I am having lunch with WSR and a band of associated Minnesota miscreants today. (The other three are all Iowa fans, actually. We in Minnesota really need to end our acceptance of refugee resettlement. I’m tired of all […]
The Los Angeles Chargers are back in the win column with a 37-10 victory against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8’s edition of Thursday Night Football. In the win, quarterback Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns — one each to tight end Oronde Gadsden II, wide receiver Ladd McConkey and rookie wideout Tre’ Harris. Kimani […]
Justin Herbert and the Chargers came out Thursday night needing to prove to themselves that the recent four-game stretch was not a true showing of who they are as a team. The 1-3 record following a 3-0 start was filled with uncharacteristic mistakes and bad play that led them to dropping games they shouldn’t have. […]
Justin Herbert and the Chargers came out Thursday night needing to prove to themselves that the recent four-game stretch was not a true showing of who they are as a team. The 1-3 record following a 3-0 start was filled with uncharacteristic mistakes and bad play that led them to dropping games they shouldn’t have. […]
A few minutes into this week’s Thursday Night Football contest in Los Angeles, it looked like the Minnesota Vikings were ready to give the Los Angeles Chargers a run for their money. That was pretty short-lived. Minnesota’s defense had no answers for Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ offense, and Minnesota’s offense allowed Carson Wentz to […]
I’m not going to bother asking you to put your fours up, because it’s not worth your energy at this point. We’re heading to the fourth quarter of Thursday Night Football, and the Minnesota Vikings are getting blown out by the Los Angeles Chargers by a score of 24-10. (Sure, that’s not technically a blowout, […]
They’re heading into the locker rooms at halftime at SoFi Stadium, and your Minnesota Vikings are getting thumped by the Los Angeles Chargers to the tune of 21-3 on Thursday Night Football. The Chargers had the ball to start the second quarter, and they wasted little time adding to their lead as they got a […]
We’ve made it through the first quarter of play at SoFi Stadium, and your Minnesota Vikings trail the Los Angeles Chargers by a score of 7-0, and the home team is in position for more. The Vikings got the football first after the Chargers won the opening coin toss and chose to defer to the […]
The 4-3 Los Angeles Chargers host the 3-3 Minnesota Vikings. Jim Harbaugh’s squad got off to a hot start, but has a -12 point differential through seven games. Meanwhile, Kevin O’Connell is +20 with JJ McCarthy and Carson Wentz under center. The difference in strength of schedule should play a role in tonight’s game. Minnesota […]
Let’s get to, Rumblers! Week 8 is upon us, kicking off this evening with an interconference matchup between the 4-3 Los Angeles Chargers and 3-3 Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, quarterback Justin Herbert and his lot look to defend their co-owned turf against backup quarterback Carson Wentz and the skol cry. When it comes to Buffalo Bills […]
The Los Angeles Chargers host the Minnesota Vikings tonight in the City of Angels. These teams have not been as consistent as they had hoped, but are still in contention . Will Los Angeles rebound from their home loss last week? Can Minnesota also rebound from last week’s loss? Let’s tune in to find out! Minnesota Vikings at […]
Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season begins tonight with an inter-conference matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and Minnesota Vikings. The Bolts have gone 1-3 since their 3-0 start, so, we’ll see if they can rebound or the struggles continue. The Vikings, meanwhile, are coming off a Week 7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. […]
Week 8 starts tonight with Minnesota Vikings traveling to LA to take on the Chargers. The Vikings are going with Wentz at QB. Some are hoping it’s Addison by subtraction, but at least one JJ is playing. The Chargers’ Justin Herbert will be Keenan to throw the ball. At running back they’re using their Vidal […]
Week 8 kicks off with the Vikings and the Chargers. This is an open thread for game chat.