Eric Thompson
@ericjthompson81.bsky.social
Former longtime writer for Daily Norseman. NDSU alum. West Ham supporter (endurer?).
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A friendly reminder in Venn diagram form. #Vikings
C'mon Lions, I wanted my timeline full of Packers fans whining about MLF's late-game decision making again
November 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM
C'mon Lions, I wanted my timeline full of Packers fans whining about MLF's late-game decision making again
Hmmm not sure about that catch either, but again, a catch is pretty much subjective at this point
November 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Hmmm not sure about that catch either, but again, a catch is pretty much subjective at this point
I don't think that was a catch because the ball wasn't completely secured when that first foot was down, but I abandoned pretending to know what a catch is several years ago
November 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I don't think that was a catch because the ball wasn't completely secured when that first foot was down, but I abandoned pretending to know what a catch is several years ago
Surely the Timberwolves, the notorious crunch time closers, will also close this one out tonight!
November 27, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Surely the Timberwolves, the notorious crunch time closers, will also close this one out tonight!
Another disgusting end-of-game sequence by the Timberwolves. They better get this one in OT.
November 25, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Another disgusting end-of-game sequence by the Timberwolves. They better get this one in OT.
With the MNUFC season ending tonight, it has now been 136 consecutive combined seasons for Minnesota’s NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, and MLS teams without a finals appearance.
November 25, 2025 at 5:09 AM
With the MNUFC season ending tonight, it has now been 136 consecutive combined seasons for Minnesota’s NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, and MLS teams without a finals appearance.
Has news of a starting quarterback being out ever moved the betting line in the team's favor? Asking for a friend.
November 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Has news of a starting quarterback being out ever moved the betting line in the team's favor? Asking for a friend.
"Ow! My head! It's broken!"
November 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
"Ow! My head! It's broken!"
J.J. McCarthy had -1.58 adjusted net yards per attempt (ANY/A) on Sunday, which factors in interceptions and sack yardage.
It was the worst ANY/A game from a Vikings quarterback in nearly FIFTY years.
You have to go back to the legendary Bob Lee on 10/4/76 to find lower.
It was the worst ANY/A game from a Vikings quarterback in nearly FIFTY years.
You have to go back to the legendary Bob Lee on 10/4/76 to find lower.
November 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
J.J. McCarthy had -1.58 adjusted net yards per attempt (ANY/A) on Sunday, which factors in interceptions and sack yardage.
It was the worst ANY/A game from a Vikings quarterback in nearly FIFTY years.
You have to go back to the legendary Bob Lee on 10/4/76 to find lower.
It was the worst ANY/A game from a Vikings quarterback in nearly FIFTY years.
You have to go back to the legendary Bob Lee on 10/4/76 to find lower.
#Vikings Week 12 offense snap counts (out of 44, *=start):
Kelly*, Fries*, O'Neill*, McCarthy*, Jefferson* 44
Addison* 43
Darrisaw* 38
Jackson* 35
Hockenson* 30
Jones* 29
Oliver* 24
Nailor 20
Ham 14
Mason 12
Brandel 9
Skule 6
Thielen 3
Sims 1
Kelly*, Fries*, O'Neill*, McCarthy*, Jefferson* 44
Addison* 43
Darrisaw* 38
Jackson* 35
Hockenson* 30
Jones* 29
Oliver* 24
Nailor 20
Ham 14
Mason 12
Brandel 9
Skule 6
Thielen 3
Sims 1
November 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
#Vikings Week 12 offense snap counts (out of 44, *=start):
Kelly*, Fries*, O'Neill*, McCarthy*, Jefferson* 44
Addison* 43
Darrisaw* 38
Jackson* 35
Hockenson* 30
Jones* 29
Oliver* 24
Nailor 20
Ham 14
Mason 12
Brandel 9
Skule 6
Thielen 3
Sims 1
Kelly*, Fries*, O'Neill*, McCarthy*, Jefferson* 44
Addison* 43
Darrisaw* 38
Jackson* 35
Hockenson* 30
Jones* 29
Oliver* 24
Nailor 20
Ham 14
Mason 12
Brandel 9
Skule 6
Thielen 3
Sims 1
Stafford is on an absolute HEATER. MVP stuff.
November 24, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Stafford is on an absolute HEATER. MVP stuff.
I hope Baker is OK, but it would be pretty funny to have Darnold, Cousins, AND Bridgewater all play today
November 24, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I hope Baker is OK, but it would be pretty funny to have Darnold, Cousins, AND Bridgewater all play today
The Vikings had 52 net yards passing today, their lowest output since November 4, 2012.
Guess who the quarterback was that day?
You guessed it--Christian Ponder.
Guess who the quarterback was that day?
You guessed it--Christian Ponder.
November 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The Vikings had 52 net yards passing today, their lowest output since November 4, 2012.
Guess who the quarterback was that day?
You guessed it--Christian Ponder.
Guess who the quarterback was that day?
You guessed it--Christian Ponder.
McCarthy vs. Darnold next week.
November 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
McCarthy vs. Darnold next week.
Jameis Winston receiving yards: 33
Justin Jefferson receiving yards: 41
Justin Jefferson receiving yards: 41
November 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Jameis Winston receiving yards: 33
Justin Jefferson receiving yards: 41
Justin Jefferson receiving yards: 41
119 total yards.
36 net passing yards.
36 net passing yards.
November 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
119 total yards.
36 net passing yards.
36 net passing yards.
OK time to switch to RedZone
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
OK time to switch to RedZone
Greg Olsen saying "The defense needs a big play because I don't think the Vikings offense is good enough to come back" in the most polite way possible...and it's hard to argue with him.
November 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Greg Olsen saying "The defense needs a big play because I don't think the Vikings offense is good enough to come back" in the most polite way possible...and it's hard to argue with him.
Unserious football team.
November 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Unserious football team.
11 quarters and counting since the Vikings last forced a turnover.
November 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
11 quarters and counting since the Vikings last forced a turnover.
Team MVP Will Reichard
November 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Team MVP Will Reichard
FOX goes to commercial with a song called "Don't Let Me Down" while showing JJ McCarthy. The producer must be a Vikings fan.
November 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
FOX goes to commercial with a song called "Don't Let Me Down" while showing JJ McCarthy. The producer must be a Vikings fan.
So the Vikings only THOUGHT they had 12 men on the field?! That's almost worse lol
November 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
So the Vikings only THOUGHT they had 12 men on the field?! That's almost worse lol
Zero misdirection on 4th and 1.
No motion.
Just running the dive play that Green Bay expected.
And now KOC will probably justify abandoning the run going forward.
No motion.
Just running the dive play that Green Bay expected.
And now KOC will probably justify abandoning the run going forward.
November 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Zero misdirection on 4th and 1.
No motion.
Just running the dive play that Green Bay expected.
And now KOC will probably justify abandoning the run going forward.
No motion.
Just running the dive play that Green Bay expected.
And now KOC will probably justify abandoning the run going forward.
TJ Hockenson, known for his ability to break tackles...
November 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
TJ Hockenson, known for his ability to break tackles...