https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/23/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dallas-turner-is-playing-fast-and-breaking-things/Dallas Turner continues to hear the same things from his coaches and teammates.   They want him to move fast and break things.   “Just playing with no hesitation and having the coaches behind me, repeating the same thing week in and week out,” said Turner. “Telling me in my ear, just use my spee...23434Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-return-from-their-journey-abroad-beaten-but-unshaken/In Dublin, Kevin O’Connell said the Minnesota Vikings’ trip overseas would bring the team together. They sent 37,000 lbs. of gear, over 7,000 meals, and 195 people 4,000 miles for games at Croke Park in Dublin and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.   The Vikings left the United States 2-1, comi...23432Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-escaped-the-clutches-of-oblivion-in-london/Cam Akers’ first NFL pass was a 32-yard touchdown toss to Josh Oliver in London.     For a brief moment, his second-ever pass could have been as the Minnesota Vikings’ backup quarterback.   Max Brosmer entered the game for Carson Wentz on Minnesota’s final drive of the first half of their...23427Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/nordos-numbers-week-5-vs-the-cleveland-browns/The Minnesota Vikings traveled from Dublin to London for their second game of the international series, taking on the Cleveland Browns in hopes of securing a much-needed win before the bye week. Before the game, the Browns made a change at quarterback, starting rookie Dillon Gabriel over veteran J...23426Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/clevelands-weaknesses-play-right-into-kevin-oconnells-strengths/The Minnesota Vikings will be down five starters on offense in Sunday’s matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Blake Brandel, who has never played center, will be snapping the ball. Rookie Joe Huber, who has never started, will start. And of course, Carson Wentz, who has been with the team for less...23418Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/brian-flores-needs-to-add-dillon-gabriel-to-his-list-of-fallen-quarterbacks/I like my comfort zone.   Maybe you can relate to this, but when I’m at work, it's sometimes exciting to challenge myself with new tasks. However, my favorite days are the ones where I’m totally in the zone. I appreciate a day when I get to have full confidence in what I’m doing, how I’m doing it...23415Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-key-to-the-vikings-getting-back-on-track-and-they-can/Four games into the season, the Minnesota Vikings have had more problems than expected. They should have anticipated turbulence as a 14-3 team handing the keys to a first-year starting quarterback, but few thought the troubles would run this deep.   Brian Flores’ defense has sprung leaks, failing...23413Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/one-drive-on-sunday-encapsulated-whats-gone-wrong-for-the-vikings/The Minnesota Vikings looked poised to take control against an AFC North opponent for the second consecutive week.   Minnesota forced a three-and-out on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opening drive, and the offense quickly marched to Pittsburgh’s 13-yard line. The eight-play, 61-yard drive was efficien...23412Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-are-missing-a-few-nodes-on-defense/Brian Flores says that his kids miss Harrison Smith.   Smith, 36, played 94% of the Minnesota Vikings’ snaps last season, and a career-high 1,113 two years ago. However, he’s battled a personal health issue early this season, and he’s only played 36% of Minnesota’s snaps this season.   “Even my...23409Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/short-passes-can-take-the-vikings-a-long-way/Aaron Rodgers got the ball out in 2.17 seconds on average against the Minnesota Vikings. Mike Tomlin and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith often let him freelance, but he stuck to the script against Minnesota. It was the only way he could move the ball against Brian Flores’ de...23405Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jalen-nailor-injured-his-hand-and-hasnt-dropped-a-ball-since/The Minnesota Vikings’ 23-13 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 11 last year might have been their least-memorable game from last season.   The Los Angeles Rams had facemasked Sam Darnold at the end of their regular-season win over Minnesota, and the Indianapolis Colts had nearly removed his h...23402Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/will-we-ever-see-minnesotas-o-line-vision-fully-realized/On the Minnesota Vikings' first offensive drive of last Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin, right tackle Brian O'Neill went down with a knee injury while the Vikings were attempting a field goal.   Collectively, Vikings fans — along with, I’m sure, head coach Kevin O'Connell...23401Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/cory-lewis-and-marco-raya-will-probably-move-to-the-bullpen-in-2026/Minneapolis – The Minnesota Twins’ bullpen has more uncertainty than any other part of their roster entering next season.   After the Twins traded away five of their eight relievers at the trade deadline on July 31, they were left with only Cole Sands and Justin Topa. Topa ended the season on the...23398Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/did-brooks-lee-trade-contact-for-power-this-year/Minneapolis – Brooks Lee experienced highs and lows at the plate throughout the 2025 season. He set a career high 19-game hit streak during the Minnesota Twins' June swoon and had a .281 batting average and .316 on-base percentage through his first 65 games.   But thereafter, Lee seemed to priori...23397Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/one-too-many-tough-breaks-for-the-vikings-makes-for-a-rough-road-ahead/Sunday morning’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers was a tough one for the Minnesota Vikings.   The 24-21 loss was tough to take. However, the way the team lost, combined with their upcoming schedule, gives this one an extra sting. The Game After a blowout win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week...23393Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-the-vikings-are-constantly-in-catch-up-mode/You can always count on death, taxes, and the Minnesota Vikings somehow ending up in one-score games. Since Kevin O’Connell took the reins in 2022, Minnesota has been either fortunate or unlucky enough to have 37 of its games come down to one score.   The Vikings have won 27 of those, but they’ve...23391Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-are-searching-for-new-manager-but-the-rest-of-their-off-season-plans-remain-unclear/Minneapolis – Minnesota Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey and General Manager Jeremy Zoll met with media on Tuesday morning, not even a full day after the team fired manager Rocco Baldelli after seven years at the helm.   Their decision to fire Baldelli didn’t come as a surprise...23390Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-cant-let-a-poor-result-in-ireland-sour-them-on-world-domination/The Minnesota Vikings landed in Ireland early on Friday morning. They had an afternoon practice at Sport Ireland, half an hour outside Dublin. They were 3,700 miles from the TCO Performance Center in Eagan and had experienced a six-hour time change.   Still, Kevin O’Connell said they had a typica...23385Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kwesi-adofo-mensahs-roster-gambles-have-the-vikings-playing-the-slots-again/It wasn’t long ago that watching the Minnesota Vikings felt like playing a slot machine. The Vikings entered each game hoping to win, but they needed a somewhat unlikely series of events to make that happen. It was enough for some people to think Mike Zimmer needed a cigarette. Ultimately, it was...23381Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/royce-lewis-and-what-lies-ahead/Minneapolis – For the past couple of weeks, Royce Lewis has been pondering whether he has been playing in some of his final games in a Minnesota Twins uniform.   There are numerous unknowns for the Twins heading into this offseason. If the fire sale from the trade deadline is any indicator, they...23373Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/do-the-twins-have-a-direction-heading-into-the-offseason/After 162 games and an extra inning for good measure, the 2025 season has finally ended for the Minnesota Twins. What began with the hopes of competing in the AL Central and a new ownership group ended with a 10-player fire sale, the Pohlads pulling the team off the market, and the first 90-loss s...23368Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/erasmo-ramirez-will-keep-pitching-in-2026/St. Paul – Erasmo Ramírez has had his fair share of hurdles throughout his 18-year pro-baseball career. That’s why he’s become a strong journeyman reliever who does what he says he’ll do on the mound over the last half-decade.   But he hadn’t had a season in over a decade where he would miss a si...23367Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-ran-out-of-luck-in-the-fair-city/Maybe the Minnesota Vikings were feeling lucky on their first drive.   They had forced a three-and-out on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first possession, then reeled off five-straight positive plays in response. Jordan Mason looked like he might make it six when he took off for seven yards on second-a...23366Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/nordos-numbers-week-5-vs-pittsburgh/The Minnesota Vikings took the rocky road to Dublin for the first game in their two-week stand in Europe. The Viking recorded their first-ever international loss when they fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 24-21, in a game Pittsburgh mostly controlled for three quarters before some questionable coa...23365Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-lost-the-narrative/The Minnesota Twins had a story to tell in October 2023.   After sweeping the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL Wild Card, they won their first playoff series since beating the Moneyball A’s in 2002. They had Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa, and Ryan Jeffers up the middle. Sonny Gray, Pablo López, and Joe...23358Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000