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Allen’s call of the Minneapolis Miracle demonstrated how the two can work together. When Stefon Diggs turned Case Keenum’s pass into a 61-yard, game-ending touchdown against New Orleans in January 2018, Allen supplied the astonishment and the name that would endure: “It’s a Minneapolis Miracle!”
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have spent five games demonstrating how far an exceptional defense can carry an NFL team. They are now approaching
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have reached their bye week with a 5-0 record, first place in the NFC North and one of
By Howie Hanson EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings have reached their first bye week undefeated, leading the NFC North at 5-0 behind a defense
Prediction: Minnesota's home-field advantage, Jefferson's ability to tilt coverage and Flores' pressure packages should be enough to make the difference in a close opener. Vikings 27, Packers 23
DENVER — Sam Ehlinger threw three touchdown passes, and the Denver Broncos defeated the Minnesota Vikings 34-6 on Friday night in the preseason finale.
The Vikings are too talented at receiver, too well coached and too versatile defensively to dismiss. They are also too uncertain at quarterback, center, safety and defensive-line depth to declare a championship contender. The most reasonable prediction is 10-7.
DULUTH — The Minnesota Monsters have named Willie Howard general manager after signing him to a two-year contract to oversee the arena football franchise’
Willie Howard, the former NFL linebacker recently named the Monsters’ senior consultant, understands that the AF1 carries responsibilities beyond winning. Most of its players are still chasing something. They need film, exposure and an opportunity to demonstrate that they can play professionally.
"Watch what Harrison Smith decides to do. If he thinks the team is a legitimate contender, he will come back to help out. If he does not, he will retire. His appraisals of talent and the Purple's immediate potential are far more informed than all the fans and journalists combined." -- Fred Friedman
The Vikings don’t need comfort. They need a general manager who understands that this roster is not one tweak away. It is several foundational players away. Anyone who doesn’t see that immediately is lying — or worse, believes otherwise.
McCarthy didn’t just remove himself from a game. He removed himself from a moment. And moments like that don’t come back. Not in January. Not in training camp. Not with a clean injury report.
Ham will show up somewhere that needs someone dependable, respected, and comfortable doing the hard work without applause. Which, if we’re being honest, means he’ll still fit right in around here.
Every move is sold as “strategic.” Every mistake is “part of the process.” Every loss is “valuable learning.” It’s a corporate PowerPoint in shoulder pads. This isn’t football anymore. It’s asset management in cleats.
Respect the game? That would mean staying home, keeping the shield where it belongs, and remembering that football is supposed to be a sport, not a traveling carnival. But the owners can’t hear you. They’re too busy counting the money.
