As the NFL regular season draws to a close, players are not just looking to make the playoffs.  Several players are also vying for the coveted MVP award.

The Minnesota Vikings and their defense have become one of the star groups in the NFL. Brian Flores has schemed and used his players like chess pieces while creating chaos for opposing defenses. In college football,

When will Sam Darnold turn back into Sam Darnold? Just admit it, you've asked yourself that question this season as the Minnesota Vikings, led by the resurgence of Darnold, have surged to an 11-2 record to establish themselves as legitimate Super Bowl contenders.

Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2024 NFL season. The Vikings are 11-2 on the year and riding a six-game win streak. They're fresh off a dominant performance against the Atlanta Falcons, defeating Kirk Cousins and the team down south, 42-21.

When McCarthy tore his meniscus in the preseason, however, Darnold was thrust into action as their permanent starter—and has had quite the career resurgence for himself. The 27-year-old has thrown for career highs in passing yards (3,299) and touchdowns (28) over the Vikings' first 13 games while leading them to an 11–2 record.

The tight NFC North and NFC West divisions will try to sort things out in Week 15 prime time. Minnesota, Green Bay, Seattle, San Francisco and the LA Rams are in action.

As the Vikings continue to prove themselves as a legitimate Super Bowl contender, Kevin O’Connell deserves to be atop the list of candidates for NFL Coach of the Year. Not many people were expecting much out of the Vikings when they arrived back at TCO Performance Center over the summer.

Want to see which NFL games are playing in your area for Week 15? Here’s a look at the map ahead of Thursday Night Football.

Our Lions, Vikings and Packers reporters break down just how good their teams are and who has the best shot of reaching the Super Bowl.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos, and New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee have been named NFC Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively, for their standout performances in Week 14.

The Detroit Lions have clinched a playoff berth, and Amon-Ra St. Brown knows which divisional opponent he would rather face in the postseason. On the St.