Sam Thiel is a sports journalist specializing in coverage of the Minnesota Vikings. With a focus on local sports, Sam provides expert analysis, predictions, and power rankings for the team. He is dedicated to keeping fans informed and engaged with the latest news and updates surrounding the Vikings.
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Sam Thiel's coverage focuses on local sports, specifically the NFL and the Minnesota Vikings. He frequently includes expert commentary and game predictions in his articles. Therefore, he is likely to be interested in engaging with former players, coaches, or analysts who can provide unique insights into team strategies and player performances.
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By: Sam Thiel
There are several ways to celebrate this time of year, whether it's getting together with family and friends, or participating in a yearly tradition.
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By: Sam Thiel
While the opportunity for NFL teams to play on a holiday has been a long-standing tradition for more than a century, the chance for the Vikings to play on New Year's Eve or Day has been rare.
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By: Sam Thiel
During their 1968 season, the Vikings entered unfamiliar territory.
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Not the Earth, Wind & Fire hit "September" from 1978 but Sept. 21, 1969?
By: Sam Thiel, Harrison Smith, Eric Edholm
The last time Sam Darnold took the field in Week 1 for a new franchise, he led a stirring upset of his former Jets squad for the Panthers in 2021. Sunday marked a similar triumph on familiar turf, as Darnold turned in a remarkably clean performance against the Giants on his old home field. Even taking into account his interception, which came on a throw delivered while he was getting hit, Darnold was very poised and in control throughout. And how good does that Aaron Jones, Sr., pickup look? He scored the first touchdown to get the Vikings going and then helped close out the Giants by averaging 8.4 yards per run after halftime. The defense welcomed the new pressure sources (Andrew Van Ginkel, Jonathan Greenard, Dallas Turner and Jihad Ward), and the team appeared to strike oil with holdover Pat Jones II, who had his first career two-sack game after logging just five sacks in his first 42 NFL games. It was a terrific start for the intriguing Vikings, but the schedule gets pretty serious (vs. 49ers, vs. Texans, at Packers) over the next several games.
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