Minnesota targeted Blake Cashman, Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard during the offseason, and the result has been one of the most impactful classes for any team in recent memory.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch made a lineup change Monday, and he joked that he changed his mind because of pressure from the media. But if there is an element of truth to what he said, maybe other coaches will follow suit?

The common thread is that the Packers didn’t blitz anywhere near as much as Lions. It seemed Detroit had a rush plan that flummoxed the Vikings O-line and Darnold’s protection adjustments. That was likely exacerbated by the noise.

The Vikings finished the 2024 regular season with a 14-3 record, second-best in the NFC, though they earned only a wild card spot in the playoffs after losing a division-sealing game to the Lions in Week 18. They'll play the Los Angeles Rams in the wild card round.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (83) celebrates scoring a touchdown with teammates against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. / Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The biggest regular-season NFL game in recent memory is just over 24 hours away.

The Detroit Lions defense held Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold to a 43.9% completion percentage and just 166 yards passing in a 31-9 win.

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The ’24 Vikings are a hoot as the season contains all the ingredients that make being a fan of sports so captivating: Unexpected success, compelling story lines, high drama, stars shining, emotion and fun personalities.

Minnesota's signal-caller will have to rally quickly to get his offense back to previous levels as the No. 5 seed Vikings prepare to visit the Rams in the wild-card round of the playoffs next Monday.

Johnson has three interviews, and Glenn has four, with each coordinator expected to handle them virtually from Thursday to Saturday this week.