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NFL Preseason Week 3: How to Watch Vikings at Broncos
The final game of the 2026 NFL preseason will take place tonight, as the Minnesota Vikings travel to the Mountain time zone to take on the Denver Broncos. If you want to watch the game live, here’s everything you’ll need to know. First off, this one will be getting a late start, with kickoff slated […]
Vikings Preseason Finale: McCarthy’s Future, Roster Battles, and What to Watch
J.J. McCarthy’s ankle, Max Brosmer’s tape, and Friday’s roster auditions in Denver dominate The Real Forno Show as Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano preview Minnesota’s last exhibition. Tyler opened with the only question that still moves the building: will McCarthy play Friday at 8 p.m. CT against the Broncos? He missed Wednesday so the deltoid […]
Norse Code Podcast Episode 609: The Physicality of Christian Ponder
Download Episode Here Arif and James are back to discuss the preseason game against the Ravens and the rumors about possibly cutting J.J. McCarthy. Episode Notes: Follow us on Twitter / Bluesky To listen to more, this is the link to that iTunes feed. If you can’t for whatever reason subscribe via iTunes, subscribe to via […]
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Don’t Throw The Baby Out With The Bath Water!
One more preseason game for players trying to make the roster to make one last impression. The coaches probably know who they are going to release and add to the practice squad already. Maybe one last game will sway them in their tough decisions? Much of the discussion now is about JJ McCarthy and his […]
2026 NFC North Season Forecast: Chicago Bears
The start of the NFL regular season is just around the corner and it’s time for season predictions. I’ll start with the Minnesota Vikings’ division rivals and end with the Vikings season forecast in early September. As I have the last couple years, I’ll go through the key areas that can lead to changes from […]
Vikings Fantasy Football Forecast
It’s that time of year, folks: fantasy football draft season. Over the next two weeks, about 40 million Americans will pretend to be general managers, assembling a roster worthy of winning a championship that so often eludes their favorite team in real life. As fans of the Minnesota Vikings, we know what that’s all about. […]
Jeshaun Jones Suspended for First Three Games of Regular Season
A member of the Minnesota Vikings who is currently fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster has just seen his chances of not being a part of the team’s final cuts increase dramatically. . .for the wrong reasons. The National Football League has informed Vikings’ wide receiver Jeshaun Jones that he will be suspended […]
Vikings Reveal New “Rivalries” Uniforms
The Minnesota Vikings have just revealed their new “Rivalries” uniforms, and while most new uniforms in the modern era are a bit of a disappointment, I’ve gotta tell you. . .they’ve absolutely nailed these. For the first time that I can recall, the design has really leaned into the Norse aesthetic, as you’ll see from […]
Daily Norseman Reacts Survey: Is “Nine” Two or Three?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Vikings fans and fans across the country. Well, it’s time for another SB Nation Reacts survey about our Minnesota Vikings, and this one. . .yet again. . .focuses on our team’s quarterback situation. […]
Breaking Down a Projection of Minnesota’s Final 53 — Who’s In, Who’s Out
The Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster projection is here, and Tyler Forness has J.J. McCarthy OFF the roster. Vikings roster battles, quarterback controversy, and surprise cuts dominate this episode of The Real Forno Show. In the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano broke down the Vikings’ final 53-man roster […]
J.J. McCarthy’s Painful Preseason: Regression, Edge Depth, and Flores’ Future
The Minnesota Vikings’ preseason has gone from bad to painful, with backup quarterback J.J. McCarthy showing regression, edge rusher depth looking dangerously thin, and Brian Flores’ stalled lawsuit keeping him in purple. Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano break it all down on Two Old Bloggers. McCarthy, the highest-drafted quarterback in franchise history, has fans wincing. […]
SB Nation Reacts Results: Hitman Return Unaffected By Adams Injury
We’ve got the results of our SB Nation Reacts poll from last week, and with all the. . .yawn. . .excitement that was generated from Saturday’s preseason game against Baltimore, we’re a bit late in getting them posted here for you. But, post them we shall. We asked you whether or not you thought the […]
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: What Did We Learn From The Ravens Game?
The game vs the Ravens was less than inspiring. It was tough to watch the offense not be able to do anything. The Ravens look like the found a decent young QB in Joe Fagnano He went 15-of-20 for 123 passing yards and a touchdown, with no turnovers and a passer rating of 106.9. Their […]
Vikings Post Ravens 53-Man Roster Projection
Now that the Minnesota Vikings have completed joint practices and their preseason game with the Baltimore Ravens, rather than do a stock market report, with the bulk of the opportunities for players to impress their virtues on the coaching staff have come and gone, and with only one preseason game and a few more practices […]
Baltimore Ravens 13, Minnesota Vikings 3: A Game Definitely Was Played
On Saturday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Minnesota Vikings’ defense, even the second-string, looked like it was in midseason form. Given what the offense looked like for most of the day, they’d better hope that carries over to the regular season. The Minnesota offense, which played three different quarterbacks on the afternoon, managed just […]
Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings: Preseason Game 2 Discussion
We are just about ready to kick off the second game of the 2026 preseason for our Minnesota Vikings, as they prepare to host the Baltimore Ravens in their lone home preparatory contest of the season. Let’s get you caught up on all the information you need to be ready for this one. Date and […]
Minnesota Vikings roster by jersey number, last name
The old saying used to be that you can’t tell the players without a program. Obviously, we don’t do paper programs anymore, but we can do the next best thing and provide you with an electronic means of giving you a way to quickly locate who’s who when it comes to the Minnesota Vikings roster […]
NFL Preseason Week 2: How to Watch Ravens at Vikings
We’re a little over 24 hours away from the second preseason game of the year for the Minnesota Vikings, and the only game of the preseason that will take place at U.S. Bank Stadium. The purple have hosted the Baltimore Ravens for two days of joint practices to conclude training camp for this season, and […]
Vikings Sweep Ravens in Joint Practices: Dallas Turner Primed for Breakout
The Minnesota Vikings dominated all eight situational drills against the Baltimore Ravens in joint practices, and Dallas Turner is primed for a massive breakout. Vikings training camp, joint practices, preseason, Brian Flores defense, J.J. McCarthy — that define this episode of The Real Forno Show, where Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano broke down every takeaway […]
Vikings-Ravens Joint Practice: Day Two Report
The Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens completed the second day of joint practices today, ahead of their preseason game on Saturday. The weather was cloudy with some raindrops at times and cooler than yesterday. There were once again some former Vikings in attendance- Randy Moss again and Matt Birk- who played for the Ravens as […]
Norse Code Podcast Episode 608: Adam Vinatieri is a Hall of Famer
Download Link Here Arif and James are back to discuss the preseason game against the Giants, the joint practice against the Ravens, and panic attacks. Episode Notes: Follow us on Twitter / Bluesky To listen to more, this is the link to that iTunes feed. If you can’t for whatever reason subscribe via iTunes, subscribe […]
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: We Talkin Bout Practice!
Yesterdays practice had some highs and lows for the offense which is normal. When Darnold was here his first year the joint practices with the Browns did not go too well either. The second day was better for Darnold and the offense. JJ had it rough last year on the first day vs the Patriots […]
Vikings-Ravens Joint Practice: Day One Report
The Baltimore Ravens descended upon TCO Performance Center for the first of two joint practices with the host Minnesota Vikings on a beautiful summer August day with a big crowd with double the media coverage and attendance by some former Vikings including Adam Thielen and Randy Moss. The day started with a Kevin O’Connell press […]
If Harrison Smith returns to the Vikings, what’s fair to expect?
One week ago, you’d have been hard-pressed to find a Minnesota Vikings fan who wasn’t in favor of Harrison Smith returning to the team for a 15th season. Now, after Jamal Adams’ season-ending non-contact injury on the shoddy turf at MetLife Stadium this past weekend, that collective whimper has been upgraded to a shriek. The […]
Report: Kyler Murray Will Not Play Against Ravens on Saturday
In the Minnesota Vikings’ preseason opener against the New York Giants this past Saturday, Kyler Murray threw three passes, completing two of them for ten yards. Apparently. . .that’s enough. According to reports, Murray is not expected to play in Saturday’s second preseason game, when the Vikings host the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium. […]
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