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Vikings lose to Eagles 24-7, drop to 1-1 heading into Week 3 matchup hosting the Detroit Lions.

4 days ago
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Vikings lose to Eagles 24-7, drop to 1-1 heading into Week 3 matchup hosting the Detroit Lions.

The Vikings continued their disappointing play in Monday Night Football games and against the Eagles, for some reason. Philadelphia was clicking on all cylinders in the first half. Jalen Hurts is starting to look like the real deal after helping lead the Eagles to the playoffs in his rookie season last year. The Eagles took a 24-7 lead into halftime, and the final score did not change as neither team was able to do anything in the second half. QB Cousins dropped to 2-10 in Mo

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The Minnesota Vikings start the season 1-0, following a fantastic 70-3 victory over the Packers!!

Sep 17
2 min

The Minnesota Vikings start the season 1-0, following a fantastic 70-3 victory over the Packers!!

The Vikings were able to out together a great game plan against our rival Packers, and just as Birdman's Blog predicted, the Vikings were able to win easy by a score of 70-3. Here is what the pregame prediction said "...this one will obviously be an easy win for our Vikings, coming away with a dominant 70-3 victory over the Cheeseheads of Wiscansin." Now, the true score was 23-7, but it sure felt like a much more dominant win! What a way to start a new era in Minnesota! Head

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Your MINNESOTA VIKINGS ARE BACK! Kicking off the season hosting the Waste Management Packers.

Sep 9
2 min

Your MINNESOTA VIKINGS ARE BACK! Kicking off the season hosting the Waste Management Packers.

Football season is FINALLY BACK! The Minnesota Vikings made a bunch of changes with their coaching staff and front office. They parted ways with General Manager Rick Spielman after 16 seasons and Mike Zimmer after 8 seasons. It was time for a change at both positions and I feel good about who the Vikings owners decided to bring in! They went much younger with the hiring of Head Coach Kevin O'Connell (37 years old) and General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah (41 years old). O'Conne

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Vikings beat Bears 31-17 in season finale, finishing 8-9 and missing the playoffs.

Jan 26
3 min

Vikings beat Bears 31-17 in season finale, finishing 8-9 and missing the playoffs.

These last couple years saw the Vikings franchise really start to spiral and fall apart. They took a flyer on QB Cousins and that didn't pay off as his contract, amongst other contracts, really prevented the Vikings from continuing to be a balanced squad like we saw in 2017. Switching gears back to the final game, my preview stated "My prediction is the Vikings come out strong right from the opening kickoff and come out with a convincing 27-13 win. This is the type of no pres

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Bears @ Vikings in 1st ever Week 18 matchup, both teams out of playoff contention, playing for pride

Jan 9
2 min

Bears @ Vikings in 1st ever Week 18 matchup, both teams out of playoff contention, playing for pride

Yes, neither the Vikings or the Bears can make the playoffs heading into Week 18, but that doesn't mean it is 'meaningless.' These professional athletes are still making MILLIONS of dollars to go gear up and put on a show. Fans are still wanting to see a fun game. These 2 teams need to go into this game with the mentality to win, get creative, and have some fun in the process. I want to be entertained and don't want to see 2 teams trying to lose just to move up one spot highe

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Vikings lose to the Packers 37-10, get eliminated from the playoffs.

Jan 9
3 min

Vikings lose to the Packers 37-10, get eliminated from the playoffs.

The Minnesota Vikings rolled over, allowed the Packers to secure the #1 seed, and eliminated ourselves from the playoffs. When the coaching staff thought it was a good idea to start QB Sean Mannion, ya just knew this one was over before kickoff. Yes, I predicted a 60-9 victory for the good guys, but that's only because I would NEVER pick a WI team to beat a MN team. I'm not a lunatic. Why would the Vikings start a guy at QB that shouldn't even be in the NFL? The guy is basica

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Vikings (7-8) travel to Lambeau Field to face the Packers (12-3), both teams focusing on winning.

Jan 2
2 min

Vikings (7-8) travel to Lambeau Field to face the Packers (12-3), both teams focusing on winning.

Much like the earlier matchup between these 2 teams, the Vikings are still fighting for a playoff spot and the Packers are trying to secure the 1-seed in the playoffs. With the news that QB Cousins has tested positive for Covid, I now haven't been this excited to watch the Vikings since the 2017 NFCCG. We don't have to watch that bozo play QB for the first time in a long time. I, for one, am SHOCKED that the "plexiglass cube" that he was going to contain himself in to prevent

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Rams beat the Vikings, fall to 7-8 with 2 games remaining

Jan 2
1 min

Rams beat the Vikings, fall to 7-8 with 2 games remaining

QB Stafford threw 3 interceptions and the Rams were still able to beat the Vikings, 30-23. The Vikings don't have a leader on offense, so when the defense does well and creates turnovers, it essentially means nothing. The Vikings go 3 & out too often and don't capitalize on opportunities enough for this team to be elite. I saw a lot of blame going around after the loss, just like every loss this season. I have talked about what I think is the main driver for our teams' medioc

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Vikings (7-7) host the Rams (10-4) Week 16 Preview

Dec 26, 2021
1 min

Vikings (7-7) host the Rams (10-4) Week 16 Preview

This is a big game for both teams. The Vikings need to keep winning in order to stay in the lead for the 7th playoff spot and a Rams win would put them in first place in their division. The Vikings will be without Dalvin Cook, but the running game should still be able to play well with Mattison as the lead back. Adam Thielen is set to return to the lineup and I think it is going to be a shootout. This game will come down to the trio of WRs on both sides of the ball: Jefferson

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Vikings squeak by the pathetic Bears squad, 17-9

Dec 26, 2021
1 min

Vikings squeak by the pathetic Bears squad, 17-9

The Bears had 14 players on the Covid reserve list ahead of this game and still managed to keep this a semi-close game. The Vikings got it to a 17-3 lead and kept it that way until the final seconds when Chicago scored a touchdown as the clock hit zero. I know some people were upset that we didn't win by more, but Soldier Field has always been a touch place to play and that was only the 5th Vikings victory in the hostile environment since 2000. I will take a win in Chicago an

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Vikings (6-7) visit Soldier Field to face the Bears (4-9) on Monday Night Football. SKOL! Week 15

Dec 20, 2021
2 min

Vikings (6-7) visit Soldier Field to face the Bears (4-9) on Monday Night Football. SKOL! Week 15

The Minnesota Vikings will travel to Soldier Field the face the depleted Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Hoping to build off of last week's victory over the Steelers, the Vikings will need big game from Dalvin Cook, Justin Jefferson, and KJ Osborn (#2 WR in place of the injured Adam Thielen). The Vikings absolutely have the firepower to beat Chicago twice this season, but I am worried about this one to say the least. It will be the second Primetime game in a row and t

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Dalvin Cook and the Vikings beat the Steelers 36-28, improve to 6-7 on the season!

Dec 20, 2021
2 min

Dalvin Cook and the Vikings beat the Steelers 36-28, improve to 6-7 on the season!

Welcome to the Dalvin Cook SHOW! Dalvin Cook was on another level last Sunday against the Steelers in Primetime. He was able to put up 222 total yards and 2 touchdowns to lead the Vikings past the Steelers in a much needed win to stay in the playoff picture. The QB play and defensive play didn't exactly play well in the second half. With just over 2 minutes left in the 3rd Quarter, Vikings winning 29-0, the Steelers were able to score a Touchdown for their first points of the

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Vikings (5-7) host the Steelers (6-5-1) on Thursday Night Football, Week 14 Preview

Dec 8, 2021
1 min

Vikings (5-7) host the Steelers (6-5-1) on Thursday Night Football, Week 14 Preview

Do I think the Vikings can win this game? Yes, I guess it's possible. Do I think the Vikings are going to beat the Steelers? No. No I don't. The Vikings QB has a terrible record in primetime games and against teams with winning records. The Vikings are also favored coming into this matchup which isn't good since the Steelers have a surprisingly great record under HC Mike Tomlin whenever they are the underdogs. I think the Steelers will win by a score of 27-20, or something..w

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Vikings lose 29-27 embarrassingly to the winless Lions, fall to 5-7

Dec 8, 2021
3 min

Vikings lose 29-27 embarrassingly to the winless Lions, fall to 5-7

First off, congratulations to the Detroit Lions on winning their first game of the season and improving to 1-10-1 on the season. The Minnesota Vikings (now 5-7), on the other hand, what the hell?! There is just no leadership on this team anymore. I had said in 2018 when the Vikings announced a 3-year, fully guaranteed deal to QB Cousins that we would never get back to where we were in 2017, that we would make the playoffs once during Cousins' 3 year deal, and the team would s

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Vikings (5-6) travel to Detroit to face the Lions (0-10-1) Week 13 Preview

Dec 4, 2021
2 min

Vikings (5-6) travel to Detroit to face the Lions (0-10-1) Week 13 Preview

The Minnesota Vikings had fought back to 5-5 before dropping a close game to the 49ers last weekend. I don't think last week's loss was that bad of a loss, but I did have an issue with the Vikings choosing to go for 2 point conversions on 2 separate occasions. I believe that teams should take the points when they can get them whenever the game is in the first 3 quarters. The Lions should be a much easier test and a game that should get the Vikings back in the win column. They

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Vikings lose 34-26 to the 49ers, drop to 5-6. Playoff hopes still easily in sight.

Dec 4, 2021
2 min

Vikings lose 34-26 to the 49ers, drop to 5-6. Playoff hopes still easily in sight.

This was a fairly easy game to predict as the 49ers are just better than the Vikings right now, mainly due to injuries coming into this game. Had this been in Minnesota, I think it would have been a slightly closer ending with the same result. Here was what I said in my prediction, "...the 49ers are coming into this game as 3.5 favorites and I think they will beat the Vikings 31-27 in a game that will be decided by the final couple of drives, yet again (I do think the Vikings

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Vikings (5-5) travel to San Francisco to face the 49ers (5-5) Week 12 Preview

Nov 28, 2021
2 min

Vikings (5-5) travel to San Francisco to face the 49ers (5-5) Week 12 Preview

The Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers are both coming off 2 straight wins, both climbing back to 5-5 records. Minnesota is currently the 6th seed in the playoff picture and San Fran is the 7th seed. Winner of this matchup will be put in a really nice position for the remainder of the season. This game is likely going to be close and finish as a one score game. The 49ers have looked like a complete team the last 2 weeks. They lean heavy on their run game (having gone o

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Fans hold their breathe as the Vikings defeat the Packers on a game winning field goal, 34-31!

Nov 27, 2021
2 min

Fans hold their breathe as the Vikings defeat the Packers on a game winning field goal, 34-31!

It's always a great day when Minnesota teams are able to beat Wisconsin teams. The rivalry between the Vikings and Packers is no exception. It's now clear that the Packers SUCK! In my preview I had predicted a close game resulting in a 27-24 victory for the Vikings. It ended coming down to a game-winning field goal and a 34-31 victory for the Vikings! The Vikings have now fought their way back to 5-5 and Wisconsin cheese is still fricking disgusting. Here are some of the stat

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Vikings (4-5) host the Green Bay Packers (8-2) Week 11 Preview

Nov 20, 2021
2 min

Vikings (4-5) host the Green Bay Packers (8-2) Week 11 Preview

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a great win over the LA Chargers and are hoping to carry that momentum into this matchup against their biggest rival, the Green Bay Packers. Despite the overall records, the Vikings are 1-0 in the division and the Packers are 2-0. This game will be a huge tone setter as we get closer to the playoffs. The Vikings are trying to claw back after a number of close losses in the first half of the season and trying to put themselves into likely a

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Vikings bounce back with a 27-20 victory over the Chargers to improve to 4-5 on the season!

Nov 18, 2021
2 min

Vikings bounce back with a 27-20 victory over the Chargers to improve to 4-5 on the season!

After falling to 3-5, the Vikings desperately needing a win, were able to get back into the win column with a 27-20 victory over the LA Chargers. In my preview I had said, "It will still be a close game and likely come down to the final few drives of the game, eventually leading to a 31-28 victory for the Vikings." Close on my prediction again! The Vikings were missing 6 starters due to Covid and injuries but were finally able to play aggressive and keep a lead much of the ga

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Vikings lose to Eagles 24-7, drop to 1-1 heading into Week 3 matchup hosting the Detroit Lions.

Gophers crush Colorado 49-7, improve to 3-0 as they head to Michigan State for Week 4.

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