The Vikings have the lowest odds to win the NFC North—but I’m predicting 12 wins, a division championship, and a trip to the NFC Championship Game. Here’s why Minnesota is being severely underestimated.

The Vikings have the lowest odds to win the NFC North&mdash;but I&rsquo;m predicting 12 wins, a division championship, and a trip to the NFC Championship Game. Here&rsquo;s why Minnesota is being severely underestimated.

#920: The Vikings Are About to Prove the Entire NFC North Wrong

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The Vikings can praise J.J. McCarthy’s upside all they want—but naming him QB3 reveals what they actually believe. This isn’t just a demotion. It may be the clearest evidence yet that Minnesota has already moved on.

The Vikings can praise J.J. McCarthy&rsquo;s upside all they want&mdash;but naming him QB3 reveals what they actually believe. This isn&rsquo;t just a demotion. It may be the clearest evidence yet that Minnesota has already moved on.

#919: The Vikings Just Told JJ McCarthy His Future

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Kyler Murray has one final opportunity to change his NFL legacy—and the Vikings have given him everything he needs. Here’s why Minnesota’s gamble could make Arizona look foolish.

Kyler Murray has one final opportunity to change his NFL legacy&mdash;and the Vikings have given him everything he needs. Here&rsquo;s why Minnesota&rsquo;s gamble could make Arizona look foolish.

#918: Kyler Murray Is About to Make the Vikings Look Brilliant

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Harrison Smith is back—but how the Vikings should use him might sound completely crazy at first. Here’s why Minnesota’s smartest plan for the veteran safety may also be its most unexpected.

Harrison Smith is back&mdash;but how the Vikings should use him might sound completely crazy at first. Here&rsquo;s why Minnesota&rsquo;s smartest plan for the veteran safety may also be its most unexpected.

#917: The Vikings’ Smartest Harrison Smith Plan Makes No Sense—At First

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The Vikings signed Kyle Van Noy at the perfect time—but did they just solve a major defensive concern? Why this move makes sense, what it could change, and why Minnesota’s handling of Jamal Adams still has me fired up.

The Vikings signed Kyle Van Noy at the perfect time&mdash;but did they just solve a major defensive concern? Why this move makes sense, what it could change, and why Minnesota&rsquo;s handling of Jamal Adams still has me fired up.

#916: The Vikings May Have Just Solved Their Biggest Defensive Problem

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The conflicting J.J. McCarthy injury reports raise a bigger question: what’s really happening between him and the Vikings? I break down why I trust Alec Lewis’s reporting, what I think is driving the competing narratives, and why this relationship may be beyond repair.

The conflicting J.J. McCarthy injury reports raise a bigger question: what&rsquo;s really happening between him and the Vikings? I break down why I trust Alec Lewis&rsquo;s reporting, what I think is driving the competing narratives, and why this relationship may be beyond repair.

#915: The JJ McCarthy–Vikings Drama Just Took a Suspicious Turn

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The Vikings kept four quarterbacks while leaving major holes elsewhere on their roster—and it feels like the setup for another move. Could J.J. McCarthy be involved? Plus, the concerns surrounding Minnesota’s inexperienced center and holder, and why Jacob Thomas is one of the NFL’s best underdog stories.

The Vikings kept four quarterbacks while leaving major holes elsewhere on their roster&mdash;and it feels like the setup for another move. Could J.J. McCarthy be involved? Plus, the concerns surrounding Minnesota&rsquo;s inexperienced center and holder, and why Jacob Thomas is one of the NFL&rsquo;s best underdog stories.

#914: Something Is Really Strange About the Vikings’ 53-Man Roster

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The Timberwolves aggressively pursued Jonathan Kuminga to fill their biggest need—but why was such a young, explosive talent still available? This signing could become an incredible bargain, but Kuminga’s expectations may determine whether he becomes Minnesota’s missing piece or its next major headache.

The Timberwolves aggressively pursued Jonathan Kuminga to fill their biggest need&mdash;but why was such a young, explosive talent still available? This signing could become an incredible bargain, but Kuminga&rsquo;s expectations may determine whether he becomes Minnesota&rsquo;s missing piece or its next major headache.

#913: The Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga Gamble Has One Major Catch

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Justin Jefferson finally revealed how ugly last season became behind the scenes. We break down what his comments tell us about JJ McCarthy, why Kyler Murray could completely revive Jefferson’s production and how Minnesota’s improved running game could help him reclaim the title of best wide receiver in football.

Justin Jefferson finally revealed how ugly last season became behind the scenes. We break down what his comments tell us about JJ McCarthy, why Kyler Murray could completely revive Jefferson&rsquo;s production and how Minnesota&rsquo;s improved running game could help him reclaim the title of best wide receiver in football.

#912: Justin Jefferson Just Revealed How Bad It Really Got With JJ McCarthy

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Things keep getting worse for J.J. McCarthy. Another inaccurate performance, another injury, and Carson Wentz somehow looked better despite receiving fewer practice reps. Is the Vikings’ QB2 “competition” already over—and what does this mean for McCarthy’s future and trade value?

Things keep getting worse for J.J. McCarthy. Another inaccurate performance, another injury, and Carson Wentz somehow looked better despite receiving fewer practice reps. Is the Vikings&rsquo; QB2 &ldquo;competition&rdquo; already over&mdash;and what does this mean for McCarthy&rsquo;s future and trade value?

#911: Things Just Keep Getting WORSE for JJ McCarthy

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Strong opinions. All Sports. All Out Brawl.

Strong opinions. All Sports. All Out Brawl.
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