Locked On Vikings Hit - Quick Takes on the Minnesota Vikings
Your daily hit of Minnesota Vikings news, trade rumors, game reactions, and sharp takes on everything happening with your team, all in five minutes or less. Done before your coffee is. New hits drop throughout the day, every day, all year long. Your Team. Every Day.
WHAT WE LEARNED: Surprising Playing Time Decisions We Saw From the Minnesota #Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings finally executed their regular season plan, and we got to see how they intend to use certain players. Sam Ekstrom breaks down the rotations on both offense and defense.
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MURRAY OUT, WENTZ IN: QB Play Left Lots to Be Desired For Minnesota Vikings in Week 1
Despite the Minnesota Vikings' Week 1 win, both QBs that played left a lot on the table. Plus, Sam Ekstrom shouts out the Vikings' front seven for an excellent debut behind Brian Flores' blitz-heavy gameplan.
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BLITZ BARRAGE: Brian Flores Blitzed Jordan Love 90 PERCENT OF THE TIME
Minnesota Vikings DC Brian Flores sent extra pressure on almost 90 percent of snaps as Jordan Love got flustered late in Minnesota's 39-22 win.
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DOUBLE-DIGIT WINS: Making My Official Minnesota Vikings Record Prediction
Sam Ekstrom wraps up his pre-season predictions with an argument for Kyler Murray's Comeback Player of the Year candidacy, followed by his Vikings win total projection.
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UGH: J.J. McCarthy is NOT Coming Back From This Latest Demotion
J.J. McCarthy is officially the QB3, a place from which he's unlikely to recover, and the demotion doesn't improve the optics on Kyler Murray either. Plus, Harrison Smith is back on the Vikings and spoke to reporters about his return.
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Projecting Justin Jefferson's EXACT Stat Line For 2026
Sam Ekstrom predicts Justin Jefferson's exact stats for 2026, plus tells you why Charles Demmings will take over as the starter as his pre-season predictions continue.
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PREDICTION: Donovan Jackson Will Be the BEST Minnesota Vikings O-Lineman This Year!
Sam Ekstrom continues his prediction series with predictions about T.J. Hockenson and Donovan Jackson heading into 2026.
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EXPLOIT THESE GUYS: Vikings Will Take Advantage of These Two Raw Packers Starters
The Minnesota Vikings could get some favorable matchups against rookie CB Brandon Cisse and first-time starting RG Jacob Monk.
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KEY MATCHUPS: Tucker Kraft and Devonte Wyatt Are CRITICAL to Stop on Sunday
Sam Ekstrom gives two players to watch closely for the Green Bay Packers on Sunday: Tucker Kraft off a knee injury, and Devonte Wyatt off a contract extension.
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BIG PREDICTIONS: Myles Price Pulls a Cordarrelle Patterson | Will Reichard Makes From 65+
Continuing with preseason predictions, Sam Ekstrom believes Myles Price is going to do something special this year, while Will Reichard will break his own Vikings FG distance record.
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HOT TAKE: Dallas Turner Will Make the Pro Bowl in 2026
Sam Ekstrom makes two big predictions on the Minnesota Vikings, including a Dallas Turner Pro Bowl season and when Harrison Smith makes his return.
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SURPRISE: This Rookie Draft Pick Might Play the Most in Week 1 For the Minnesota Vikings
Sam Ekstrom has a surprising thought as to which rookie draft pick will get the most snaps in Week 1 vs the Green Bay Packers.
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VINDICATION? Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's Draft Picks Are Suddenly Ready to Contribute!
Now that he's been fired, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah could see half a dozen of his draft picks take the next step with big promotions on the Vikings roster.
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BRANDEL GAMBLE: Why the Blake Brandel at Center WILL Pay Off For the Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are counting on Blake Brandel's ability to learn the center position. Sam Ekstrom lays out the concerns, but also the signs he believes point to a strong Brandel season.
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BACKING IT UP: Eric Wilson Has New Pressure After Signing Bigger Offseason Deal
Eric Wilson was one of the best stories on the Minnesota Vikings last year, but now that he's a highly-paid starter will he back up the contract at age 32?
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INTERESTING CUTS: Minnesota Vikings Had a Clear Strategy With Max Brosmer and Dillon Bell Moves
The Minnesota Vikings brought in two offensive linemen and waived Max Brosmer and Dillon Bell the day after cuts. Sam Ekstrom explains the logic in the moves.
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TRADE PENDING? The Minnesota Vikings Should Trade J.J. McCarthy to the L.A. Chargers
The Minnesota Vikings seem to be on the verge of dealing J.J. McCarthy despite him making the initial 53-man roster, and the Los Angeles Chargers would be a sensible trade partner for the young QB.
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SURPRISES: These Two Minnesota Vikings Decisions Caught Me Off Guard!
The Minnesota Vikings finalized their initial 53-man roster, and there were two position battle results that surprised Sam Ekstrom! Running back Demond Claiborne won the battle over Zavier Scott, and Brett Thorson won the punting competition against veteran Johnny Hekker.
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SWAN SONG: T.J. Hockenson is Playing His Final Year With the Vikings
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson is in a contract year, and it makes salary cap sense if this is his final year in purple. Sam Ekstrom breaks down also why Hockenson could bounce back under Kyler Murray.
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NAUSEATING: Sean Payton Actually Got It Right With Bo Nix Over J.J. McCarthy
Mortal Minnesota Vikings enemy Sean Payton actually came out on top in the Bo Nix - J.J. McCarthy draft. That should ruin Vikings fans' days.
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EXTEND THEM! Nolan Teasley Needs to Lock Up These Minnesota Vikings Before the Season
The Minnesota Vikings have a bevy of veterans with expiring contracts. Nolan Teasley already extended Brian O'Neill but consider a couple more extensions in the near future.
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ROSTER BATTLES! Two Minnesota Vikings BATTLES TO WATCH on Friday Night vs Denver Broncos
The Minnesota Vikings will decide their final roster battles after Friday night's game in Denver. Sam Ekstrom weighs in on the battles at edge between Chaz Chambliss, Tyler Batty, and Bo Richter, as well as tight end with Gavin Bartholomew, Ben Yurosek and Bryson Nesbit.
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RB3 RACE: Zavier Scott Should Win the Job Over Demond Claiborne
Rookie draft pick Demond Claiborne has gotten a ton of looks this preseason, but Sam Ekstrom says Zavier Scott should be the Viking who wins the RB3 job. #minnesotavikings
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ROSTER LOCKS: A Rapid-Fire 53-Man Projection For the Minnesota Vikings
It's roster cutdown week for the Minnesota Vikings. Sam Ekstrom gives you his rapid-fire 53-man roster in less than five minutes. #minnesotavikings
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B-FLO'S FLAW: Young Minnesota Vikings CBs RARELY Develop
Brian Flores has had ample success with the Minnesota Vikings, but he's yet to develop a quality home-grown corner. #minnesotavikings #brianflores #cornerbacks #nfl #nflpreseason
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SKEPTICAL: I'll Believe It When I See It With the Minnesota Vikings Run Game
It's been four years of talk but few results with the Minnesota Vikings run game. Is this finally the year it comes together with a healthy offensive line, Aaron Jones, and a committed play-calling approach? #minnesotavikings #aaronjones #kevinoconnell
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FAST RISERS: Two Curt Cignetti Players are the BIGGEST SURPRISES on the Minnesota Vikings Roster
National championship winning coach Curt Cignetti coached up two current Minnesota Vikings at different colleges that are primed to contribute to the Vikings this season: Myles Price and Jacob Thomas. Hear Sam Ekstrom break down their unexpected rise. #minnesotavikings #mylesprice #jacobthomas #curtcignetti #indianahoosiers #jamesmadisondukes
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BUST? J.J. McCarthy's Value to the Minnesota Vikings is TANKING
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has struggled through two preseason games, has lost the QB1 competition to Kyler Murray, and may lose the QB2 competition to Carson Wentz. Sam Ekstrom breaks down McCarthy's tough preseason and his lack of trade value at this point. #minnesotavikings #jjmccarthy #nfl #football
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