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Vikings considering Daniel Jones

Who’s the backup quarterback for the Vikings? Could it be Daniel Jones?

A couple of days after the Vikings signed quarterback Daniel Jones to the active roster, they left the door open for him potentially moving up on the depth chart. Notably, head coach Kevin O’Connell did not commit to quarterback Nick Mullens as the backup on Thursday afternoon at TCO Performance Center when the topic came up during his weekly press conference.

Athlon Sports on MSN · 3h

Kevin O'Connell Makes Vikings Quarterback Announcement After Daniel Jones Move

The Minnesota Vikings will close out the Wild Card round of the 2025 NFL Playoffs on Monday night when they take on the Los Angeles Rams. Sam Darnold will be leading his team to battle after his breakout campaign, but recent comments from Kevin O'Connell indicate the team may have a new backup quarterback in Daniel Jones.

ESPN on MSN · 4h

Vikings considering Daniel Jones as backup QB in playoffs

The Minnesota Vikings are considering a significant shakeup to their quarterback depth chart, one that would put newcomer Daniel Jones in position to play if starter Sam Darnold is injured or ineffective in the playoffs.

Vikings, Sam Darnold

Hosted on MSN · 3h

Analysis: Sam Darnold isn’t the only Vikings veteran who needs to step it up vs. the Rams

Pardon us. Coming through. Sorry to interrupt the pitch-fork party’s tarring and feathering of the quarterback y’all loved five days ago when he was 14-2 but … This, believe it or not, is a story about someone other than Sam Darnold who needs to play better against the Rams in the playoffs on Monday night.

Twin Cities Pioneer Press on MSN · 2d

Dane Mizutani: Sam Darnold’s story with the Vikings isn’t over

As the Vikings immediately started the process of turning the page following a 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions, Kevin O’Connell made his way toward the 50-yard line to shake hands with his counterpart Dan Campbell.

The New York Times · 3d

Sam Darnold will have to bounce back quickly for Vikings to have a chance in the playoffs

Darnold played poorly on Sunday night against the Lions. His resilience will determine the Vikings' postseason fate in the coming weeks.

Vikings, Los Angeles Rams

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 7h

NFL Wild-Card Weekend Picks From the MMQB Staff: Vikings Road Favorites Against Rams

Our writers and editors pick winners in the first six playoff games, including an AFC North rivalry game and a rematch of Eagles-Packers from Brazil in Week 1.

Yardbarker · 2h

How the Vikings can stop Jared Verse and Puka Nacua among burning questions for Wild Card vs. Rams

The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. Where that game is set to be played is still up in the air, as the wildfires in Los Angeles could end up moving the game to Glendale,

Associated Press · 1d

Get tickets to the Vikings vs. Rams Wild Card Round on Monday, Jan. 13

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Vikings' struggles to run the ball in the red zone remain concerning

Getting no yards before contact on nearly three quarters of your rushing attempts in the low red zone is pretty brutal.

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The Lions’ historic crown, and fallout for Vikings, Kevin O’Connell: Sando’s Pick Six

While the Lions won the NFL's best division since the merger, the Vikings' road got a whole lot tougher. Should the NFL ...

Two Vikings didn't miss a snap during the the 2024 season

There were two Vikings who played every snap during the 2024 season, joining only seven other players across the league to do ...

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Will Rams-Vikings be played amidst the Los Angeles fires? Here's what we know

The Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings are set to play in the NFL Wild Card round on Monday, January 13, but deadly ...

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Podcast: La Velle E. Neal III on the Vikings’ chances and Wild players stepping up

Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins the show for the weekly Daily Delivery Debate segment. In focus: The ...

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How the Vikings Cashed In With Defensive Free Agents

This season didn’t begin for the Minnesota Vikings in September. It began in January. Last January. At a children’s playdate ...

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If Brian Flores is going to leave the Vikings, it needs to be the right situation

As the Vikings prepare for a playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in Inglewood, Calif., their defensive ...

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Vikings appreciate Cam Akers as a backup running back so much they traded for him twice

The Minnesota Vikings have a strong sense of appreciation for Cam Akers. Coach Kevin O'Connell's fondness runs deep, back to ...

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