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Minnesota Vikings News and Links: We Want Brian Flores To Stay
The Vikings have built up a defense to the likings of Brian Flores and really need to do whatever it takes to keep him. The players acquired have likely involved heavy input from B-Flo. They would need to find a similar kind of coordinator if he left. AI question of today …vikings replacement options for […]
Extending Brian Flores Should Be a Top Priority for the Vikings This Offseason
The one bright spot in a disappointing season for the Minnesota Vikings has been the performance of their defense. Nearly every week the Vikings’ defense has kept them in the game as the offense struggled. As it stands currently, the Vikings defense ranks 10th in points allowed, despite the Vikings’ offense leading the league in […]
Toward the End: Remembering the Beginning of the Hitman Era
Before I start, I want to address my most recent post. Earlier this week, I let the intrusive thoughts win. I opened myself up to getting roasted in the comment section, and you all brought me back. I had a paranoid thought and made the mistake of sharing it on the internet. I want you […]
Jefferson, Reichard Set Records on Christmas Day
A pair of Minnesota Vikings set records on Thursday afternoon in the team’s 23-10 victory over the Detroit Lions. Since it’s time to talk about the positives that came out of the victory, let’s talk a bit about them now. The first one is a record that I think a lot of us expected to […]
Vikings Set Dubious Passing Marks In Victory Over Detroit
The Minnesota Vikings’ passing game was not exactly a work of art in their 23-10 victory over the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day. Anyone who watched the game can assure you of that. The aenimic nature of the offense and the fact that the Vikings won anyway just shows that there are a lot of […]
Vikings Ride Epic Defensive Performance to Christmas Day Win Over Lions
Sometimes, when the offense is struggling, the defense needs to pick them up. On Christmas Day at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Minnesota Vikings’ defense not only picked up the offense, but they also carried them all the way into 2026 with some serious momentum. Minnesota’s defense forced six turnovers from a Detroit Lions’ offense that […]
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings: Third Quarter Recap and Fourth Quarter Discussion
We are on to the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium, and your Minnesota Vikings lead the Detroit Lions by a score of 13-7. The Lions got the football coming out of the locker room, as the Vikings won the coin toss and decided to take the football first. They moved the football out to […]
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings: Second Quarter Recap and Third Quarter Discussion
They’re heading into the locker rooms at halftime at U.S. Bank Stadium, and your Minnesota Vikings are tied with the Detroit Lions, 7-7. The Lions started the second quarter with the football, and their drive ended with their second lost fumble of the game, as Jahmyr Gibbs had the ball stripped away by Eric Wilson, […]
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings: First Quarter Recap and Second Quarter Discussion
We’re through the first quarter of play at U.S. Bank Stadium, and your Minnesota Vikings lead the Detroit Lions by a score of 7-0. (This is going to be an abbreviated version of the usual recap, because I listened to it on the radio while driving home from work. My apologies.) The Vikings took the […]
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings: Key Information and First Quarter Discussion
We’re right around half an hour away from the kickoff of this Christmas Day “Winter Whiteout” matchup between the Detroit Lions and your Minnesota Vikings from U.S. Bank Stadium. Let’s give you everything you need to be caught up on today’s game. Date and Time: Thursday, 25 December 2025, 3:30 PM Central time Location: U.S. […]
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings: Inactive Lists for Both Teams
We’ve got a little less than ninety minutes before things kick off at U.S. Bank Stadium between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings for this afternoon’s Christmas Day matchup. Both teams have posted their inactive lists for this afternoon’s game, so let’s take a look at who will be sitting this one out. Detroit […]
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings: Game Time, Local Broadcast, Radio, and More
IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME IN HOLLIS, QUEENS! And also here at The Daily Norseman and lots of other places as well. On this Christmas Day, some of us. . .and, we hope, some of you as well. . .will be spending some of our time watching our Minnesota Vikings take the field in their “Winter Whiteout” […]
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings: Final Injury Reports
It’s time to have a look at the final injury reports for the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions as they head into their Christmas Day matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium. Here’s the rundown of everyone who’s been given an injury designation by both clubs. Detroit Lions Yes, the Lions decided to list nearly a […]
Catching Up on Vikings Roster Moves
We’ll have the final injury reports for the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions ahead of the Christmas Day matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium, but first, we want to do a quick roundup of some of the roster moves that the purple have made over the past couple of days. Yesterday, the Vikings officially made […]
Norse Code Podcast Episode 596: Maybe That’s a Good Thing (with guest Jeremy Reisman)
*****Download Link Here***** 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 our RSS feed, which should support the RSS reader or podcast organizer of your choice. You can still leave a […]
Watching Lions/Vikings for Non-Netflix Customers
This year’s Christmas Day contest between the Detroit Lions and our Minnesota Vikings from U.S. Bank Stadium is being advertised as a game that is exclusive to Netflix. However, if you are in a couple of locations, there will be local affiliates broadcasting the game in the event that you do not subscribe to the […]
Vikes Views: Who Ya Got? Lions at Vikings
The Detroit Lions come into town on Christmas Day to take on our Minnesota Vikings. This game probably looked a lot juicier at the beginning of the season. Both teams have had disappointing seasons and the Lions are likely to join the Vikings in the land of the eliminated soon.. The Vikings went on the […]
Nice Things Prohibited
The Minnesota Vikings won an ugly 16-13 affair in the swamps of Jersey against the New York Giants to improve to 7-8 on the season. Another injury to J.J. McCarthy overshadowed the victory, this time to his throwing hand. The good news appears to be that there are no broken bones, but his availability for […]
J.J. McCarthy Out Against Lions, Max Brosmer to Start
Right around 48 hours out from their Christmas Day game against the Detroit Lions, we have the answer to who will be starting at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17. . .and it will not be J.J. McCarthy. Head coach Kevin O’Connell announced just moments ago that McCarthy has a hairline fracture in […]
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
A Vikings win is always great! However, the injury to JJ McCarthy really stinks. The team really needs to be able to evaluate his play on the field which has seen ups and downs. The ups have been really nice while the downs can mostly be chalked up to him having very little snaps. The […]
Vikes Views: Vikings of the Week – NY Giants at Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings won their 3rd game in a row, defeating the NY Giants, 16-13. It wasn’t the most exciting game for fans to watch, with only 3.6 yards per play. The Vikings did see some of the veteran stars come alive with Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones having a nice game. The defense was […]
No Vikings Named to Pro Bowl Games Roster
It’s often said that nobody cares about the Pro Bowl, outside of players who have incentives for such things written into their contracts. Based on the announcement that was made just an hour or so ago, fans of the Minnesota Vikings now have even less reason. . .if that’s possible. . .to care about this […]
J.J. McCarthy Injured Again: Durability Concerns Rise After Vikings’ Gritty Win
Is J.J. McCarthy’s season (and future) over after another injury? In this explosive Vikings vs Giants post-game analysis, Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano dive deep into McCarthy’s hand injury, the ongoing drop issues, Max Brosmer’s relief performance, and what it means for Minnesota’s final two games. The Real Forno Show delivers the ultimate Minnesota Vikings […]
Minnesota Vikings Reacts Survey Week 17: Just One Question
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. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Hello, everyone! It’s time, once again, for us to take a check of the pulse of […]
Fearing the Worst for J.J. McCarthy
What is wrong with J.J. McCarthy’s hand? Is it a bruise? Is it a nerve? Is there ligament damage? When a player tears their ACL, there is usually an MRI confirming it the very next day. I know the NFL is all about winning and sometimes it’s a strategy teams employ, not saying whether or […]
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