Minnesota Vikings Archives

Drafting the Remaining Free Agents on the Open Market

June 2, 2022 7 min read

As NFL teams continue their preparations for the new season at OTAs, there are a string of high-profile free agents still without jobs. Many free agents who have the patience to wait until later in the offseason to sign a contract are rewarded by landing with contenders. However, it stands to reason that the teams […]

Ethan Useloff

May 19, 2022 4 min read

NFC North Over/Under Betting Predictions

Following the NFL schedule release, fans and analysts often try to predict which games will be won and lost by each team. Another key aspect of the schedule release involves sportsbooks setting the predicted number of games any given team should win, using the book’s models. Over the next few weeks, each of the eight […]

Brian Friedland

February 17, 2022 3 min read

After a season that saw the Minnesota Vikings play in not one, not two, but 14 games that were decided by eight points or less, Minnesota decided to part ways with head coach Mike Zimmer. This paved the way for Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell to take the reins of this franchise. On […]

Joe BannerFormer NFL Executive

January 11, 2022 6 min read

How Do the Current NFL Head Coach Openings Stack Up?

When evaluating the strengths of each job opening, it’s crucial to look at what will be important to prospective head coaches. By doing that, we can see how these areas will translate to each team’s desirability. First, coaches want an owner that is truly committed to winning, such that it drives everything they do. They […]

Dan Zaksheske

December 20, 2021 8 min read

Monday Night Football Preview: Two Games for One!

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (6-7) AT CLEVELAND BROWNS (7-6), 5:00ET Line: Browns -3, Total: 41 ONE THING THAT EVERY FAN NEEDS TO KNOW Concerning Pattern One thing the Raiders have become known for over the past couple of years is a fast start followed by a slow finish – the opposite of when you want […]

Kevin Ivers

December 14, 2021 2 min read

Fantasy Football: Streaming Defenses and Kickers – Week 15

It’s Playoff Time in all leagues, though some may have started last week. Do you really want to be the one knocked out because you didn’t put effort into choosing your defense and kicker and they did nothing? If not, you’ve come to the right place. Below I will break down your best matchups for […]

Brian Friedland

December 9, 2021 3 min read

Miami Dolphins Quietly Climbing in Week 14 Discipline Index

Even with the Seahawks’ upset of the San Francisco 49ers, an undisciplined performance by Seattle pushed them down a spot, propelling the idle Green Bay Packers back to the top of the 33rd Team’s Discipline Index. Will the Packers be able to continue their disciplined brand of football coming off of a bye week, or […]

Dan Zaksheske

December 9, 2021 5 min read

Thursday Night Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota Vikings

PITTSBURGH STEELERS (6-5-1) AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS (5-7), 8:20ET Line: Vikings -3, Total: 43.5 ONE THING THAT EVERY FAN NEEDS TO KNOW End of ANOTHER Era? A major theme throughout the NFL and STAT Stack this season has been various eras coming to an end. Last week we discussed Ben Roethlisberger, who predictably went out and […]

The 33rd Team

December 8, 2021 4 min read

On the Bubble: Steelers Trending Up, Vikings Trending Down

As the playoff race looms ever-closer, The 33rd Team is taking a look each week at teams on the playoff bubble. Each week across the rest of the regular season, we’ll identify one team on the playoff bubble whose chances are trending up, and one whose playoff hopes are dwindling. Trending Up: Pittsburgh Steelers 3 […]

Paul DomowitchSenior Writer

December 7, 2021 5 min read

Domo’s Week 13 NFL Power Rankings: Cowboys Back in Top 10

After calling it a career after 45 years of sports writing — including 36 Super Bowls covered — former Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Paul Domowitch is bringing his weekly power rankings to the 33rd Team. Here he gives us the skinny on the good news and bad news that each NFL team is dealing with. 1) Cardinals (10-2) Previous: 1 Cardinals 10-2 Last […]

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