Author: Jarred Van Hauter

Heading into week six of the NFL season and the Vikings find themselves 4-1, with a whirlwind of ugly wins. When looking at their record, it looks great on paper, but some people feel as if the Vikings are not as good as their record shows. Three out of the four Vikings victories have been decided by one possession and have come down to the last seconds of ball games. Now, it may seem as if I am bashing the team for winning this way, but honestly I am all for it and here is why. A Win is a…

Week two of the NFL season has concluded and there are already people writing off the Vikings. Is it time to say that the ship has sailed on the Vikings hype train? The short answer is no, but there is much more to the equation. As Vikings fans digress and sit back on a brutal showing on national television versus the Eagles, what is to be expected of this team moving forward? First, we must reflect on the game that took place last night. Defensive Woes Was this an expected loss? Most Vikings fans would say they were in for…

The 2020 draft was memorable for many reasons. Such a stacked draft class, first ever virtual draft and most importantly for Vikings fans, the Eagles passing on Justin Jefferson. The eagles decided to take Jalen Reagor with their 21st pick in the 2020 draft. Little did they know there was still a highly talented wide receiver sitting on the board in Jefferson. The Infamous Video If you are a fan of the Vikings or follow any social media accounts regarding the team, you have probably seen this video. Back when Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer were at the helm, they…

We all know running backs and wide receivers will rule the first few rounds of a fantasy draft. While you sit there knowing who will go early on, you have to remember that quarterbacks are just as important. Most leagues will see top QB’s going early in the third round and onward. A lot of people will hate on this, but a fantasy QB sleeper pick this season is Jalen Hurts. Regardless of many other aspects, the young age of Hurts is the most intriguing part of his game. He has much more to prove, but there are several reasons why…

It is not often that the Vikings are really the point of emphasis throughout sports media. Within the last week the team has seen some praise, but also some disrespect. Specifically, in a certain wide receiver rankings list. The Graphic Should we really take opinion as harsh as we typically do in sports? Probably not, but everybody is entitled to opinions, and they will always be up for debate. What makes an opinion more prominent than others is how do facts support the opinion. Take a look at FFT & PhiferFootball’s wide receiver rankings and I will tell you why…

We all know the superstars carry teams to big victories, the playoffs and even the Super Bowl. The Vikings superstars such as Justin Jefferson, Dalvin Cook and even Adam Thielen have been the ones talked about in the past years. Lets not forget that football is a team game and it is more than just the superstars that create a winning atmosphere. The Vikings have several under-the-radar assets and here are some names to watch out for this upcoming season. Greg Joseph It is not very often that a kicker is highlighted within a teams efforts. Guys like Justin Tucker…

The class of 2023 has had some big recruits commit already and another one has been added to the commitment pool. Jaxon Howard out of Robbinsdale Cooper in Minneapolis, MN has officially committed to play college ball with the LSU Tigers. Howard is currently the top recruit coming out of the state of Minnesota which adds a huge boost to the recruiting numbers for LSU. Who is Howard? Howard measures in at 6 feet 4 inches, 245 pounds. As the commitment comes in, Howard has potential to play both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. As far as…

The last three NFC North titles have gone to none other than the neighbors to the Southeast of Minnesota, the Green Bay Packers. The last time the Vikings won the North was back in the same year as the Minneapolis Miracle and we all know that is what lead the team to the NFC Championship in 2017. You may be asking yourself, what is it going to take to get rid of those pesky Packers? A couple circumstances need to go right for the Vikings to claim the Northern throne once again, now lets dissect what those are. An Improved…

Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Odell Beckham Jr,  Kayshon Boutte. These names all have something in common and it is not just the fact that they were or are an LSU wide receiver. The common denominator is they were all destined for greatness coming out of college. Chase and Jefferson are the latest to hit the NFL and storm ahead, now we could potentially see Boutte do exactly what they did. Why Boutte? The big picture of all of this is that LSU has really pumped out phenomenal wide receiver talent in the past decade. Jefferson has put up numbers such…

Four months have passed since the hiring of Minnesota Vikings new head coach Kevin O’Connell. The 10th head coach in Vikings franchise history is already making changes to the approach the team is taking going into thee 2022 season. O’Connell Impresses Jefferson It is really only a month into OTA’s and the Vikings players have seemed to love the mindset of Coach O’Connell and the systems being put into place for their offense. The most open and opinionated on the subject is Vikings standout Wide Receiver, Justin Jefferson. Under a run-heavy offense, Jefferson still put up unimaginable numbers. The LSU…