Vikings’ season of rising expectations plummets to an end with a 27-9 playoff loss to the Rams
The Vikings huddled behind the closed doors of State Farm Stadium’s auxiliary locker room for nearly a half-hour after their 27-9 loss to the Rams on Monday night, before principal owner Zygi Wilf emerged with a blank expression and players packed for the long flight home.
Vikings' thrilling season comes to lifeless end in blowout loss to Rams
It's fairly stunning how quickly and painfully the jubilant vibes of a 14-win season and nine-game winning streak can come crashing down in just nine days.
Joe Buck mocks Vikings at end of playoff debacle vs. Rams
If the fat lady had sung, Joe Buck certainly didn’t hear her. A frustrated Vikings team looked lethargic, dismayed and shocked as they slowly went to the line of scrimmage and were still running the ball Monday while trailing the Rams by 18 with 6:24 remaining.
Podcast: Breaking down the Vikings’ playoff debacle and end of season
Host Michael Rand starts with the other games Monday, including a more competitive Gophers men’s basketball loss and a good enough Timberwolves win. Rand quickly gets to the Vikings, of course, and the ugly end to a great season.
What's next for Vikings? Key free agents, draft needs, moves to make after playoff loss
Left tackle Cam Robinson filled in nicely after the Vikings tackle Christian Darrisaw suffered a season-ending knee injury. Darrisaw will presumably get his starting left tackle job back when he returns next year. Robinson will likely be one of the top tackles in free agency.
5 takeaways from the Vikings' Wild Card loss to the Rams
The Minnesota Vikings cruised to a 14-2 start to the 2024 season. Their only losses came in October when they lost to the D
Kevin O'Connell reacts to Vikings' ugly loss, sudden end of special season
It was an ugly end to the season for everyone, but specifically for a quarterback who did so many good things all season long ...
Where will the Vikings be drafting in the 2025 NFL Draft?
The Vikings’ focus now shifts to the offseason, where the team will utilize free agency, specifically the NFL Draft.
Vikings Coach Drops 4-Word Message on Sam Darnold After Season’s End
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell defended quarterback Sam Darnold but made a blunt admission after a season-ending loss ot the ...
Vikings Ink Deal With Former Bears QB After Disappointing End to Playoffs
In the meantime, however, the Vikings have taken a step to solidify the backend of the position group. Backup QB Nick Mullens ...
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 ...
Vikings' 14-win season comes to sudden end
Rams defensive tackle Braden Fiske (55) and Michael Hoecht (97) sack Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during ...
Kevin O'Connell Hedges on Vikings' Outlook at QB Heading Into 2025
Last summer, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell gave J.J. McCarthy a ringing endorsement as the team's quarterback of ...
Kevin O'Connell Wants Vikings Contract Extension After Dismissing NFL Trade Rumors
Kevin O'Connell once again asserted that he wants to remain with the Minnesota Vikings for the long term, telling reporters ...