Articles tagged "Minnesota Vikings"

NFL Draft First-Round Riches: Rams, Jets, Vikings Multiple Picks

Cold, Hard Football Facts for May 3, 2013

The Rams, Jets and Vikings all had multiple 1st-round picks in the 2013 draft. But striking it rich with two studs is unlikely says Scott Kacsmar, adding that the Vikings landed one first rounder with bust written all over him.



After The Facts: First-Round Numbers From The 2013 NFL Draft

Cold, Hard Football Facts for April 26, 2013

The first round of the 78th edition of the NFL Draft did not disappoint, says Pro Football Guru Russell Baxter. Here's a few fact-filled observations about the first 32 picks of the 2013 draft.



Bears, Steelers Lead List Of 100 Stingiest Defenses

Cold, Hard Football Facts for April 4, 2013

Here’s a look at the 100 Stingiest Defenses in History, sorted by number of teams that made the Top 100. The Chicago Bears top the list with 10 members of the Top 100, while 10 current franchises have never fielded a Top 100 defense.



The 100 Stingiest Defenses In Football History

Cold, Hard Football Facts for April 1, 2013

Defense wins championships, or so goes the old cliché. But does that trusty crutch of gridiron analysis pass the statistical sniff test? We look at the 100 stingiest defenses in NFL history to find answers.



NFL Crown Rule: Will It Dethrone Rushing King Adrian Peterson?

Cold, Hard Football Facts for March 22, 2013

Will the Crown Rule ruin the NFL? Scott Kacsmar looks at 556 runs by Adrian Peterson to see if the game’s rushing god will be reduced to a mere mortal in 2013. Results will surprise you.



NFL Offseason: Good News and Bad News for NFC North

Cold, Hard Football Facts for March 16, 2013

Pro Football Guru Russell Baxter takes an offseason look at the very competitive NFC North, which produced three of the seven NFC teams that won 10-plus games in 2012 and gave us two of the great individual seasons in NFL history.



Big Tease: 2012 New England Patriots And NFL's History Of Offensive Failures

Cold, Hard Football Facts for February 19, 2013

The 2012 Patriots are the latest in a long history of sexy NFL offenses that teased football fans with visions of getting lucky but then failed to put out at the big dance. In reality, it's ALWAYS been a mistake to build teams around high-powered offenses.



At A Loss When It Comes to Explaining Super Bowl Runners-Up

Cold, Hard Football Facts for February 15, 2013

Repeating as Super Bowl champion isn't easy. Winning the Super Bowl a year after losing the Big Game has been even harder.



Video Game Football: Passing, Rushing, Kicking Never Easier Than In Modern NFL

Cold, Hard Football Facts for February 12, 2013

The NFL’s 2012 season was the most pass-happy in history, and also the most efficient yet. The modern NFL has been defined by skyrocketing efficiency not only for passers, but for rushers and kickers, too. Scott Kacsmar recaps all the record numbers.



Super Study Breakdown of Super Bowl XLVII, Part 2

Cold, Hard Football Facts for February 1, 2013

Adam Dobrowolski continues his super study breakdown for Super Bowl XLVII with a focus on Baltimore's late-season swoon and three-game losing streak.



 



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