Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase are NFL's two leading receivers this season.

Ja'Marr Chase viewed as scarier WR than Justin Jefferson by some in NFL

A new report says Chase "strikes more fear into opponents because of his big-play ability."

Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase are NFL's two leading receivers this season.

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Ja'Marr Chase viewed as scarier WR than Justin Jefferson by some in NFL

A new report says Chase "strikes more fear into opponents because of his big-play ability."

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Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) gives a thumbs up to the Tennessee Titans sideline during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Matthew Coller: Justin Jefferson broke a crazy record, why didn't anyone notice?

You ever hear the old phrase, “if it bleeds, it leads?” That might explain why there was so little discussion about Justin Jefferson’s latest record.

Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) hands his wrist bands to a fan as he leaves the field against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Streaking Vikings move up in power rankings, still trail Packers in some

Here are a collection of power rankings from across the NFL media landscape...

Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) breaks the tackle of Tennessee Titans cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (29) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Playoff model predicts Vikings finish with third-best record in NFC

That would be good for the third-best record in the NFC, trailing only the 14-3 Lions and the 13-4 Eagles. NFL wide, it would also trail the Chiefs (14-3) and Bills (13-4).

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) celebrates his sack of Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

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Matthew Coller: Studs and duds from the Vikings win over Tennessee

The Minnesota Vikings advanced to 8-2 with a win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Let’s have a closer look at everything that worked and didn’t work in Tennessee…

Oct 6, 2024; Tottenham, ENG; Minnesota Vikings Defensive Back Camryn Bynum (24) celebrates an interception with Defensive Back Josh Metellus (44) in the 2nd Quarter against New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Brooks-Imagn Images

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Lindsay Lohan calls Vikings' viral Parent Trap celebration 'Just the coolest thing'

Lindsay Lohan was impressed by Vikings safety Cam Bynum's viral celebration that imitated her handshake in the 1998 film The Parent Trap.

Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan hug after the game during the post game at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Titans' Brian Callahan can be frustrated, but Vikings were simply more disciplined

Brian Callahan was furious on the sidelines a number of times during Minnesota's 23-13 over the Titans on Sunday.

Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) screams to the crowd as he leaves the field against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Matthew Coller: Darnold's bounce back outweighs Vikings sloppiness

When the dust settled in Nashville, the Vikings were 8-2 and quarterback Sam Darnold had the bounce-back game that he sorely needed after struggling with giveaways over the last two weeks.

Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) waits for the snap against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

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NFC North roundtable Week 11: The players to watch and keys to victory

It's time for our weekly trip around the NFC North with our On SI colleagues Bill Huber covering the Packers, John Maakaron covering the Lions and Gene Chamberlain tracking the Bears.

Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) celebrates a fumble return that is later called dead against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

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Matthew Coller: Blake Cashman is the head of the snake in Vikings defense

The former Minnesota Gopher has become the head of the snake in Brian Flores’s defense.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) during the second quarter an NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla.

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Dan Orlovsky says Sam Darnold, Vikings need to 'get back to basics'

In breaking down Darnold's three interceptions, Orlovsky said he needs to trust his feet more.

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Matthew Coller: Behind the scenes of Kevin O'Connell's viral victory speeches

The Vikings head coach sits down with Purple Insider to break down the postgame speeches that the internet loves and that give us a window into his coaching style.

Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) sacks Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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'Most underrated edge player in football': Jonathan Greenard has Titans' attention

Jonathan Greenard has been a force this season for the Vikings defense, so much so that he's started to garner the national attention befitting a top-end edge rusher.

Minnesota Vikings fans Skol chant during the fourth quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 12-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

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Ugly win sees the Vikings drop in numerous power rankings

It sure wasn't pretty but the Vikings squeaked out a 12-7 win over the Jaguars on Sunday to improve to 7-2 on the season. While a win is a win, national pundits have had mixed reactions to the narrow win over the hapless Jaguars.

Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) catches the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

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Matthew Coller: What went right and wrong for Vikings against Jags

Let’s dive into everything we can take away from one of the stranger Vikings victories…

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 12-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

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Matthew Coller: Vikings survive a dip in the Darnold roller coaster

It may be setting in that a tremendously good team could be underdone by the carelessness of its quarterback.

Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Harrison Phillips (97) celebrates with the fans after the win against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla., on Nov. 10, 2024.

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'Our defense said hell no': Watch Kevin O'Connell's locker room speech

The Vikings held the Jaguars to just 143 total yards of offense.

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. celebrates his interception against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Nov. 3, 2024.

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Byron Murphy Jr., a six-year veteran, featured in NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year graphic

Murphy is, in fact, not a rookie, but he's having a strong season for the Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell reacts against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Oct. 24, 2024.

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Richard Sherman, Sauce Gardner agree Kevin O'Connell is 'one of the best'

The cornerbacks praised the Vikings offensive mastermind for his difficult-to-read scheme.

NFL Cleveland Browns defensive end Za'Darius Smith

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'The Skol was big': Za'Darius Smith excited for revenge game against Vikings

Long live the memories of Za'Darius Smith in purple and gold. He was a fierce pass rusher for the Vikings in 2022, but he only stayed for one season of the three-year, $42 million deal he signed to come to Minnesota.

Sam Darnold (14) celebrating with Justin Jefferson (18), Jordan Addison (3) and C.J. Ham (30)

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Jaguars' Doug Pederson knows what's made Sam Darnold so good in 2024

For Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, the key to Sam Darnold's success this season has been having Justin Jefferson. Well, Jefferson and the rest of the Vikings offensive talent.

Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) celebrates a tackle against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Matthew Coller: For Vikings defensive tackles, stats don't tell the story

It isn’t hard to find hard data that proves the Minnesota Vikings defense has been elite this season. They have allowed the seventh fewest points per game, seventh in sacks and No. 1 in rushing yards allowed.

Kevin O'Connell on the sideline during the Vikings-Rams game in Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season.

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Kevin O'Connell wants clarity from refs: 'Who's looking at what?'

The Vikings have been burned by two missed calls in the past two games.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson reacts after catching a pass as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Samuel Womack III (33) and safety Julian Blackmon (32) look on during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Nov. 3, 2024.

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Justin Jefferson's reaction to single coverage against Colts: 'Oh, lovely'

Jefferson set up the Vikings' go-ahead touchdown with a 41-yard reception on third-and-2 in the third quarter.

Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.

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Matthew Coller: Trade deadline reaction: Where did all the sellers go?

In the lead up to the NFL trade deadline, one of the key assumptions was that the league’s struggling teams were going to sell off parts.