Minnesota Vikings

(14-3)

2nd in NFC North

Sam Darnold's free-agent options: Which teams make the most sense and why?

The Vikings could bring back the 27-year-old, but other teams will likely be interested, too. Here's who could be in the market for the QB.

Alec Lewis271

What if Bears took Jayden Daniels? If Saquon stayed in NY? An alternate look at 2024 NFL season

James Boyd and Austin Mock101

Backup QB, high school coach, neighborhood hero: Teddy Bridgewater embraces all of his roles

Dan Pompei89

Vikings' 10-step offseason plan: Roster cuts, free-agent signings and a draft strategy

Alec Lewis188

2025 NFL Mock Draft: How many QBs in Rounds 1-2? Could Abdul Carter be Titans’ top pick?

Nick Baumgardner and Scott Dochterman445

Reaching the Super Bowl is hard. This quiz on the AFC and NFC contenders is tough, too

How ready are you for Commanders-Eagles and Bills-Chiefs on Sunday? Take our quiz to find out.

Oskar Garcia and Bob Harkins155

Vikings free-agent targets: 10 offensive linemen and defenders who'd make sense

The Vikings need help on the interior offensive and defensive lines and in the defensive backfield. Can they find it in free agency?

Alec Lewis133

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Driver charged in car crash that killed Vikings' Khyree Jackson, two others

Cori Clingman was arrested Thursday and indicted on 13 counts, including negligent manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol.

Alec Lewis48

Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley named NFL MVP finalists: Full lists for each award

Jackson, Barkley and Allen are joined by Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow on the list.

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Why Kevin O'Connell's extension with the Vikings was an absolute no-brainer

The Vikings were never going to trade O'Connell, who led the team to a 14-3 record and within one win of the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

Alec Lewis171

Vikings, Kevin O'Connell agree to extension: Why now? What comes next?

O'Connell, 39, lands a contract extension after guiding Vikings to 14-3 record with Sam Darnold at quarterback.

Alec Lewis144

Sam Darnold's trade value, Dallas Turner's future, the O-line and more: Vikings mailbag

Would Minnesota get the most value by franchise-tagging its quarterback? Who actually makes the final decisions on draft night?

Alec Lewis153

Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? For Vikings, it's about what gives them 'best chance to win'

Should the Vikings pay Darnold after his (mostly) excellent season? Or should they go with McCarthy and spend that money at other positions?

Alec Lewis202

J.J. McCarthy returns to on-field training: What it means for Vikings' QB room

After a 2024 season lost to injury, Vikings quarterback appears to be on track to be in the mix in 2025.

Alec Lewis198

Brian Flores' coaching future has major implications for Vikings' defensive plans

Will he stay or will he go? Flores potentially getting a head-coaching job could change the trajectory of Minnesota's future on defense.

Alec Lewis99

Vikings' collapse vs. Lions, Rams makes need for interior O-line help frustratingly clear

The Vikings offensive line struggled in pass and run blocking against the Rams, allowing nine sacks and struggling to open holes.

Alec Lewis206

Questions about Sam Darnold, Matthew Stafford's forward pass & the next Cowboys coach

A brief look at the biggest questions from the Rams victory, plus the head coaching search in Dallas.

Jacob Robinson160

Vikings' surprising season comes to crashing halt, setting up offseason of uncertainty

The futures of Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold are among the many things Minnesota must work out after its first-round playoff exit.

Michael Silver370

The Vikings' epic collapse, plus a CGI tennis oddity

The Pulse Newsletter📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Hire a coach today. While You Were Sleeping: Minnesota squanders a dream There is a finality to playoff games that is simply captivating. The NFL season started in September, and the Rams and Vikings put together wildly different resumes, but none of it mattered in last night’s game. Because Minnesota, the team with the better body of work, got absolutely rocked. Two quick takeaways: First, kudos to the Rams, a team that started 1-4...

Chris Branch46

Sam Darnold coming up short in loss to Rams has major implications for Vikings' future at QB

After his best season as a pro, Darnold was off his game for a second straight week. How will it impact Minnesota's offseason plans?

Alec Lewis551

Rams down Vikings in wild-card game, set up date with Eagles: Key takeaways

The contest was relocated from the Rams' home venue at SoFi Stadium to State Farm Stadium in Arizona due to the L.A. wildfires.

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How Arizona prepped for Vikings-Rams NFL playoff game in just 5 days

The NFL and the Cardinals have worked hard to make Monday look and sound like a Rams home game, after wildfires forced a venue change.

Doug Haller239

Khyree Jackson's grieving family finding inspiration in Vikings' special season

The Vikings have rallied around the family of Jackson, who was killed in a car crash last summer. “It just feels so genuine,” his mom says.

Alec Lewis85

Vikings vs. Rams: How to watch, odds, expert picks for final wild-card playoff game

Wild-card weekend ends with an enticing rematch between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings.

Scott Phillips29

NFL divisional-round schedule: TV times, channels set with Ravens-Bills, more on tap

Only one more wild-card game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams remains.

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