NFL gets rid of the Pro Bowl

September 26, 2022, New York, NY – The National Football League announced today a transformation of the Pro Bowl, renaming the tentpole event as ‘The Pro Bowl Games.’ Taking place in Las Vegas in 2023, The Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon will be a week-long celebration of player skills featuring an exciting new format that spotlights Flag football. The multi-day AFC vs NFC competition will culminate in an action-packed Flag game featuring Pro Bowl players at Allegiant Stadium, and will air on ESPN and ABC on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Throughout the week, The Pro Bowl Games will also integrate new challenges where players … Continue reading NFL gets rid of the Pro Bowl

Vikings to open season vs Green Bay in empty stadium

The Minnesota Vikings announced today that they will play their first two home games this season at U.S. Bank Stadium without fans, including their season opener on September 13 against the Packers. Here is the statement released by the team this morning: Eagan, Minn. (August 25, 2020) – Over the past several months, we have collaborated with U.S. Bank Stadium partners, the NFL, the State of Minnesota and the City of Minneapolis to determine the best way to safely and responsibly host a limited number of fans at Vikings home games. We have sought to balance the opportunity to provide fan access with … Continue reading Vikings to open season vs Green Bay in empty stadium

Photo Gallery/Video Recap: Vikings win in Dallas

Minnesota bounces back from their loss in Kansas City one week ago to take out the Cowboys in Dallas 28-24. The win raises Minnesota’s record to 7-and-3 and keeps them within one game of the first place Packers. Click here for photo gallery Photos by Robin Alam Continue reading Photo Gallery/Video Recap: Vikings win in Dallas

Preview: Vikings vs Redskins Thursday Night

Minnesota enters Week 8 on a three-game winning streak after defeating Detroit, 42-30, on Sunday. Quarterback KIRK COUSINS passed for 337 yards and four touchdowns with a 141.4 passer rating in the victory and became the first quarterback in NFL history with at least 300 passing yards and a passer rating of 135 or higher in three consecutive games. Cousins spent six seasons (2012-17) with Washington and passed for 16,206 yards with 99 touchdowns and a 93.7 passer rating. Running back DALVIN COOK rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns in Week 7 and leads the league in rushing (725) and … Continue reading Preview: Vikings vs Redskins Thursday Night