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Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell has hilarious anecdote about getting out of dancing at his wedding

NFL players have numerous prohibited activities in their contracts and Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell

Another Vikings veteran changes positions during offseason

The Minnesota Vikings had a second player change positions during the offseason.

Vikings Will Go 2-1 through the First 3 Weeks

The Minnesota Vikings are not a popular pick to be competitive during the 2024 National Football League season, but they can open with a pretty solid start.

Vikings Continue to Bolster the Defensive Line

The Minnesota Vikings have revamped their defensive group entering the second season with defensive coordinator Brian Flores. While Danielle Hunter’s departure

My Next Chapter on Purple PTSD

This is my first article on Purple PTSD. Still, it is a continuation of my journey rather than a new beginning after roughly 1,600 pieces about my favorite football team on Vikings Territory, the website’s sister site.

J.J. McCarthy’s Development Is a Mixed Bag

Last season, the Minnesota Vikings struggled at the crucial quarterback position for the first time in years. After Kirk Cousins’s injury, head coach Kevin O’Connell was forced to start Jaren Hall, Joshua Dobbs, and Nick Mullens, three guys who don’t possess the talent to start in the NFL.

Questions Answered: Breakout Candidates, Former Viking Reunion, Encouraging Part of Minicamp

The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the June 19th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion.

Folks Roast J.J. McCarthy for Laughable Gaffe

Maybe next time they should just decline. Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and EDGE rusher Dallas Turner threw out first pitches at Tuesday’s Minnesota Twins game — and the result emulated a comedy film.

2 Vikings underrated sleepers who could break out in 2024 NFL season

The start of training camp for the Minnesota Vikings is within sight and the 2024 season will present a myriad of challenges for head coach Kevin O’Connell and his players.

If Sam Darnold revives his career, it may go without award recognition

Sam Darnold's chances of winning the Comeback Player of the Year this season just took a huge hit as the Associated Press has clarified the guidelines for what constitutes a comeback-worthy season.

Do the Minnesota Vikings Have a Tight End 'Problem'?

The “problem” is actually a good thing for the Minnesota Vikings, who currently have six tight ends on the roster, and they all have either proven their worth or have some potential upside in their respective roles.

One Stat Could Control Vikings’ Fate in 2024

When the Minnesota Vikings protect the football under head coach Kevin O’Connell, the team is utterly flawless — with no exaggeration. However, when turnovers flood the box score, Minnesota turns into the worst team in the NFL.

Vikings Should Sign Free Agent Straggler from Last Year’s Roster

The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of personnel in the running back room — five humans as of mid-June. The group includes Aaron Jones, Ty Chandler, Kene Nwangwu, DeWayne McBride, and Myles Gaskin.

Watch: Wildly inaccurate first pitches by J.J. McCarthy, Dallas Turner

Vikings' first-round picks J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner went viral after each threw a first pitch at Tuesday night's Minnesota Twins game. Turner, the edge rusher Minnesota drafted 17th overall out of Alabama, lobbed what looked like a 35 mph pitch that sailed way over Twins assistant coach Tommy Watkins' left shoulder.

Vikings Finally Have Respectable Ranking in One Category

In 2022, the Minnesota Vikings ranked 27th per rushing DVOA. The franchise vowed to improve the mark in 2023. Then, that season arrived, and Minnesota finished — you guessed it — 27th per rushing DVOA.

Not Everyone Is Low on the 2024 Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have the same win total forecast as this time last year — about 7.5. And while some have forecasted Minnesota for a forgettable year — SI.com’s Gilbert Manzano predicted a horrid 3-14 record not long ago — the sentiment is not universal.

Minnesota Vikings Have Two ‘Hidden Gems’ On Their Roster

The Minnesota Vikings are a team that hasn’t had an NFC championship appearance since the Cinderella Case Keenum story. However, the 2024 version of the Vikings is loaded with talent and has been for some years.

One Popular Vikings Hope Should Be Adjusted

Annually, Minnesota Vikings fans daydream about Justin Jefferson’s statistical heights, as the phenom playmaker usually nibbles at NFL records. As of late, a popular theory suggests Jefferson could eventually break the single-season receiving yards mark and/or top 2,000 yards in a season.

Ranking the Top 10 Wide Receivers In NFL History

What makes an all-time great wide receiver? The NFL Hall of Fame has 29 enshrinees, but the league has far more terrific talents throughout history. Some of the best to ever play are still suiting up each week.

Minnesota Vikings Get Brutally Ripped For Poor 2024 NFL Offseason

The Minnesota Vikings are heading into the upcoming 2024 NFL season hoping to get back into playoff contention. While they have big goals, they are in the process of being ripped into by ESPN for a poor offseason.

Minnesota Vikings GM Fires Back At Justin Jefferson Contract Criticism

When looking at the top wide receivers in the NFL, Minnesota Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson is consistently among that group of receivers. While some analysts consider Ja’Marr Chase a better option, or even CeeDee Lamb following his 2023 season, Jefferson is almost always considered a top-three receiver in the league, and for good reason.

Minnesota Vikings Coach Updates QB Competition

Right now, Sam Darnold is slated to be the Minnesota Vikings‘ starting quarterback when training camp for the 2024 season opens up. However, that isn’t exactly how they want things to be long-term.

Vikings To Draft And Fade In 2024

With the Minnesota Vikings in a transitional period heading into the 2024 season, there’s a lot of uncertainty not just from real football but in the land of fantasy football as well.