Vikings Postgame Report

Welcome to the Week 17 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.  The Vikings lost their home finale to the Green Bay Packers 33-10 on New Year's Eve at U.S. Bank Stadium.  The Packers passing game did the most damage, with Jordan Love throwing for 256 passing yards, 3 touchdowns passing, and 1 rushing touchdown.   On the other side of the ball, both Nick Mullens and rookie Jaren Hall combined for 144 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.  Ty Chandler led the team with 64 total yards and tight end Johnny Mundt scored the lone touchdown for the Vikings.   The Vikings wrap up their 2023 regular season next Sunday at Detroit with a noon kickoff at Ford Field.    Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the loss, including: switching quarterbacks at halftime, the successes had by the Packers offense, the Vikings current playoff implications, and preview the regular season finale next week in Detroit. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell spoke to the media at the postgame press conference.  All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 17 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

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Welcome to the Week 16 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.  The Vikings lose a tough one to the Lions 30-24 on Christmas Eve at U.S. Bank Stadium.  The Lions running backs did the most damage, accumulating 177 total yards of offense and three touchdowns.  The Vikings had opportunities, but the turnovers proved to be too much to overcome.  Quarterback Nick Mullens threw 22-of-36 passing for 411 yards, two touchdowns, and 4 interceptions.   Both K.J. Osborn and Justin Jefferson caught the two touchdown passes, with Jefferson led the receivers with 6 receptions for 141 yards and a score.  Defensively, Patrick Jones II tallied the lone sack for the Vikings and Josh Metellus led the team with 10 tackles.  The Vikings shift their sights to the Packers on New Years Eve for the final home game of the regular season.   Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the loss, including: the Lions winning their first division title in 30 years, the difference in the turnover battle, the Lions ability to stifle the Vikings rushing attack, and the impact of key injuries this season.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Nick Mullens both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference.  All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 16 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

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Welcome to the Week 14 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.  It was a defensive slugfest in Las Vegas as the Vikings pulled off the 3-0 victory.  Both defenses played incredibly, only giving up a combined 433 total yards to their opponents offenses.  The Vikings were able to flip the turnover battle this week, finishing +3, including a huge interception by linebacker Ivan Pace jr. deep into the 4th Quarter.  Pace also recorded a sack on the day and led the team with 13 tackles.   The three other sacks by the Vikings were recorded by D.J. Wonnum, Harrison Phillips, and Troy Dye.  Mekhi Blackmon and Jay Ward rounded out the big defensive stats for Minnesota by each recovering a fumble.  Offensively, Quarterback Josh Dobbs started the game, but Nick Mullens came in late in the 4th Quarter to lead the game winning drive.  Dobbs finished with 63 yards passing on 10 completions, while Mullens added 83 passing yards on 9 completions.   Kicker Greg Joseph was big when they needed it most, as he hit the game winning 36-yard score with 1:57 left in the game. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the game, including: the incredible defensive performance, the spark provided by Nick Mullens, and the key plays supplied by the Special Teams unit. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Nick Mullens both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference.  All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 14 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

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Welcome to the Week 12 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.  It was a tight game throughout the night, but the Bears leave U.S. Bank Stadium with the victory tonight by a score of 12-10.    Both teams traded field goals throughout the game, but the Vikings were able to take the lead when Joshua Dobbs hit T.J. Hockenson for a 17-yard touchdown late in the 4th Quarter.  The Bears were able to drive down the field after the following kickoff and iced the game with a 30-yard field goal of their own.  Bears kicker Cairo Santos went 4-of-5 and was the difference in the game.  The Vikings finished the game -2 in the turnover battle and their record dropped to 6-6.  Quarterback Joshua Dobbs finished the game 22-of-32 for 185 yards passing, threw for a touchdown, and had 4 interceptions.  Alexander Mattison was the leading Vikings back for the night, rushing for 52 yards.  T.J. Hockenson led the receiving game with 5 receptions for 50 yards and a score.  Defensively, Anthony Barr and Sheldon Day recovered 2 fumbles, Ivan Pace Jr. recorded his first NFL sack, Danielle Hunter added another sack-and-a-half, and Safety Josh Metellus added the other half sack.  Vikings kicker Greg Joseph scored twice by adding a field goal and an extra point.   The Vikings now welcome the bye week and will take the extra time to prepare for the upcoming game in Las Vegas versus the Raiders.  Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the loss, including: the importance of the turnover battle, the Justin Jefferson factor, the effectiveness of defensive pressure by the Bears, and the current playoff picture with 5 games to go.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Josh Dobbs both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference.  All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 12 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

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Welcome to the Week 10 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.  The Vikings got out to an early lead in the 1st Half, jumping out 24-3 and never looked back.  Quarterback Joshua Dobbs came out hot in his first start as a Viking and finished the game 23-of-34 for 268 yards and 1 Touchdown passing and added another 44 yards on the ground with a score.   Ty Chandler led the running game with 15 carries for 45 yards and his first rushing touchdown of his NFL career.  As for receiving, T.J. Hockenson had a huge day pulling in 11 receptions for 134 yards and a receiving touchdown.  The Defense became opportunistic in the second half after backup quarterback Jameis Winston came in for injured Saints quarterback Derek Carr.  D.J. Wonnum, Danielle Hunter and Jonathan Bullard all recorded sacks in the game, while Byron Murphy Jr and Mekhi Blackmon both grabbed interceptions in the 4th quarter.  In the end, the Vikings were able to protect the lead and improve to 6-4.  Next week, the Vikings will head to the Mile High City to take on Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos.   Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the win, including: another gutsy effort for a 5th straight win, Dobbs athleticism in his second Vikings game, the continued unorthodox defensive pressures, and everyone pitching in to make key plays.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Josh Dobbs both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference.  All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 10 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

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Welcome to the Week 9 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.  The Vikings won a thrilling comeback victory 31-28, down in Atlanta.  The Vikings saw a host of personnel substitutions take place in the game, including at the quarterback position.  Rookie quarterback Jaren Hall started the game and played well until an injury at the goal line in the 1st Quarter sidelined him for the rest of the contest.  Newly acquired quarterback Josh Dobbs stepped in for the rest of the game and led a go-ahead drive in the final 2 minutes of the game to secure the victory.  Dobbs finished the game 20-of-30 passing for 158 yards and two touchdowns, plus he added another 66 yards rushing and a score on the ground.  Running back Alexander Mattison and receiver Brandon Powell caught the two passing scores, while tight end T.J. Hockenson led the receiving corps with 7 receptions for 69 yards.  Defensively, the crew was opportunistic.   Cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. snagged an interception and Safety Josh Metellus pounced on a fumble, with both turnovers leading to the offense adding an additional 10 points.  Linebacker Jordan Hicks led the team with 11 tackles and recorded the lone Vikings sack for the game.  Kicker Greg Joseph was perfect on the day, kicking three field goals and two extra points.  The Vikings will now come home and finish out their NFC South schedule against the Saints next Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.  Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the win, including: Josh Dobbs illusiveness, the defensive aggression against Heinicke, the adjustments made by the Vikings coaching staff, and the collective belief by the players in this locker room.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Josh Dobbs both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference.  All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 9 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

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Welcome to Week 8 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.  The Vikings won on a cool, fall day at Lambeau Field, 24-10.  Offensively, with 284 total passing yards, the Vikings continued their offensive air assault, with K.J. Osborn, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson taking the lead, and Kirk Cousins at the helm. Kirk threw to 8 different receivers for 274 yards, and 2 touchdowns before going out with an injury early in the 4th quarter.  Rookie Jordan Addison, hauled in 7 receptions for 82 yards and one touchdown increasing his season total to 7 touchdowns on the year.  Cam Akers scores his first rushing touchdown as a Minnesota Viking with a 6-yard run into the endzone late in the 1st Quarter. The running game brought in a combined 78 yards of total production.  Defensively, D.J. Wonnum notches two sacks in the game, along with one tackle for a loss.  Josh Metellus makes a significant impact by securing an interception at the beginning of the second half and returning it for 43 yards before being brought down.  Kicker Greg Joseph went 1-of-3 in field goals, hitting a 47-yarder in the 2nd Quarter.  In the end, the Vikings' offensive prowess in the passing game remained highly effective, propelling them to a triumph over the Green Bay Packers.  Now, attention is focused on Kirk Cousins' injury status and the how that will affect the game plan next week.  The Vikings will move on to face the Falcons down at Mercedez-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, their third NFC South opponent of the season.  Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the win highlighting Cam Aikers' rushing touchdown and the outstanding performances by wide receivers K.J. Osborn, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Jaren Hall both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference.  All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 8 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

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Welcome to Week 7 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings won a hard-fought battle versus the 49ers on Monday Night, 22-17. Offensively, the Vikings were attacking through the air with Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson leading the pack. Quarterback Kirk Cousins was dealing. Kirk threw to 9 different receivers for 378 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 INT. Rookie Jordan Addison had a breakout night, hauling in 7 receptions for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns. Those 2 touchdowns increased his season total to 6 and tied a Vikings rookie record (Randy Moss) for most touchdowns in the first 7 games of his career. The running game also kept the clock running, combining for 74 yards critical yards. Defensively, Cam Bynum had 2 timely interceptions, including the game sealing grab with 33-seconds left in the game. He also led the team with 9 total tackles and 2 pass deflections. Kicker Greg Joseph went 3-of-4 in field goals, hitting a 54-yarder in the Third Quarter and scored 10 points overall. In the end, the Vikings played an aggressive style that helped earn them the victory.  The Vikings now move on to face the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field next Sunday in a critical NFC North matchup. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the win, including: the Vikings stepping up in the underdog role, Hockenson and Addison's stellar night, Vikings confidence growing on Defense, building on the offensive line's momentum, and the exciting prospects moving forward.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Kirk Cousins both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference. All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 7 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

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Welcome to Week 6 of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings fought through adversity and earned a 19-13 win in The Windy City. The Vikings Defense stepped up and made the Bears uncomfortable all day, including five sacks, two interceptions, and a scoop-and-score from linebacker Jordan Hicks. Linebacker Jordan Hicks had a banner day with ten total tackles, an interception on Justin Fields, and a 42-yard scoop and score. Fields went out with an injury and both Bears quarterbacks, Justin Fields and Tyson Bagent, only threw for 113 combined passing yards in the game. Danielle Hunter notched another two sacks, increasing his season total to eight. Josh Metellus, Harrison Phillips, and D.J. Wonnum earned the other three. Offensively, it was tough sledding all day. The Vikings only amassed 220 combined yards and Cousins hit rookie Jordan Addison for the only offensive touchdown of the day, his fourth on the season. Kicker Greg Joseph scored the other points, hitting two field goals in the first half from 50+ yards to get the Vikings on the board. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the game from Soldier Field, including: the Defense stepping up to carry the day, the difficulty of playing a backup quarterback, D.J. Wonnum versus the Bears, the importance of getting the running game going, and Kirk Cousins day overall. Plus, head coach Kevin O'Connell and quarterback Kirk Cousins both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference. All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 5 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

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Welcome to Week 5 of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings fought to the end but drop to 1-4 with a 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Vikings were playing catchup from the beginning of the game but went into Halftime tied 13-13. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a couple of touchdowns in the 3rd Quarter, which proved to be the difference in the game. quarterback Kirk Cousins kept the Vikings alive, finishing the game 29 of 47 for 289 passing yards and 2 touchdowns. Wide receiver Jordan Addison caught the second touchdown of his career and running back Alexander Mattison added the other.  Defensively, the tandem of Danielle Hunter and Marcus Davenport were able to get to Mahomes a couple of times in the game.  Veterans Harrison Smith and Jordan Hicks combined for 20 tackles in the game and were all over the field. The Vikings will now prepare for another road game, this time in the Windy City versus the Chicago Bears. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the game, including: the illusiveness of Patrick Mahomes, the missed opportunities on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, the noticeable efforts by Jordan Hicks and Ivan Pace Jr., and the Chiefs gameplan against Justin Jefferson. Plus, head coach Kevin O'Connell and quarterback Kirk Cousins both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference. All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 5 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.

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