Vikings’ Sam Darnold has dominant MetLife outing vs. Giants
Sam Darnold didn't see any ghosts when he returned to MetLife Stadium. Instead, all he saw this time was open receivers and a swath of green grass in front of them with free reign to run on. The former Jets flop, in his first game as the Vikings' starting quarterback, sliced through the Giants' defense […]
Vikings safety Joshua Metellus revels in taunting Giants fans as defense backs up dis
In the end, it seems Ivan Pace Jr.'s comments about the Giants offense weren't strong enough. The Vikings linebacker got plenty of praise and then some. He made waves this week when he said the Minnesota defense was going to “go crazy” against the Giants' offense and that it “won't be a contest.” But after […]
Vikings create havoc for Daniel Jones; Giants falter in front of organization’s legends
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones probably wishes his Week 1 game against the Minnesota Vikings could have been back on Sunday. Jones completed 22 of 42 passes for 186 yards and two interceptions in the 28-6 loss. One of the interceptions came off a lazy screen play, and Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel timed […]
Daniel Jones looks lost as Giants get blown out by Vikings
Was this the start of a new season or simply a continuation of the old one? Judging by the jeers, boos and general sense of disgust and gloomy inevitability inside MetLife Stadium on Sunday, this looked like Game 18 of a disappointing 2023 season for the Giants, and it didn't signal any sort of freshness […]
Giants not taking Vikings QB Sam Darnold lightly in Week 1
A familiar face who's spent time around here will be standing in the way of potential success and joy for the Giants' season opener on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Sam Darnold. Don't laugh. Sam Darnold goes through a drill during a joint training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns at the Cross Country Mortgage Campus […]
Vikings’ Ivan Pace Jr. shades Giants in pre-Week 1 trash talk
The Giants were planning to post the abuse on message boards ahead of their season opener on Sunday. Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. criticized a Giants offense that changed its play-caller (head coach Brian Daboll) during the offseason and added a potentially elite rookie receiver (Malik Neighbors). “We're going to be crazy. We're not going […]
J.J. McCarthy’s season-ending Vikings injury a ‘kick in the balls’
JJ McCarthy did not play for the Vikings in Week 1 against the Giants and is still feeling the pain of not being with his teammates. “It's tough. It's like I've been kicked in the balls,” McCarthy told reporters Friday at the TCO Performance Center, speaking for the first time since suffering a season-ending knee […]
Tragedy keeps last words by Deonte Banks’ Vikings pal from coming true
Kylee Jackson's parting words sounded like a promise as she left a Fourth of July barbecue party hosted by Deonte Banks' family. “I'll see you in Week 1,” Jackson told Banks, looking forward to the Giants-Vikings season opener where the two young cornerbacks can put themselves in good work for the opposing team. About 30 […]
Vikings signing Stephon Gilmore to one-year deal
All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore has signed a one-year contract worth up to $10 million, according to multiple reports, marking his 13th season and sixth team in his NFL career. Gilmore started all 17 games for the Cowboys last year and previously played one year with the Colts, one with the Panthers, four with the Patriots […]
Vikings sign 5-time Pro Bowl free agent who has been waiting for next NFL opportunity: reports
Five-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time All-Pro selection Stephon Gilmore has been a free agent since the start of the new league year, but he has finally found a new home in the NFL. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Gilmore and the Minnesota Vikings have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $10 […]