8 Midseason Observations on the Minnesota Vikings

Now that the Vikings have eight of their 16 games behind them and boast a 6-2 record, I have an equal number of takeaways to share regarding the first half of the season… 1. Mike Zimmer is what the Vikings needed. I know I’m echoing the masses when I say that Zimmer has been absolutely necessary for…

Vikings Week 3 Preview: Offensive Match Up

The Vikings got back to .500 after defeating the Lions in their home opener, and the general morale of the coaching staff and team seems (understandably) much higher than it did following Week 1. Both teams are 1-1, and while the Vikings will be playing their second consecutive home game, this will be the Chargers’…

Vikings vs. 49ers: Offensive Match Up

The Vikings will kick off the 2015 regular season in San Francisco, facing the 49ers for Monday Night Football. With Adrian Peterson returning to the field after missing almost all of last season and Teddy Bridgewater heading into his full second year at the helm, the Vikings have several things to feel optimistic about. Almost…

Chandler Harnish Joins Vikings, Ready to Contribute

“Hey—are you ready to play some football?” This was the phone call quarterback Chandler Harnish received from his agent Sunday night. By Monday morning, he was in Minnesota to join the Vikings practice squad. Harnish does have one Minnesota connection–he played under current Gophers coach Jerry Kill at Northern Illinois–but he has spent his NFL…