Bill Bender breaks down his Week 17 NFL picks, including the Commanders and Vikings winning pivotal NFC matchups.

After stints with the Giants and Chargers, Smith joined the Seahawks in 2019 and took over for Russell Wilson after three ...

The switch makes sense, as the Vikings remain in the hunt for the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed, fresh off their eighth straight ...

The Vikings currently stand as the NFC's top wild-card seed, but Minnesota could make a major leap in the playoff picture in ...

The Minnesota Vikings almost couldn't be doing this more quietly. Justin Jefferson was brilliant, with 10 catches for 144 ...

The Vikings designated Pace (hamstring ... which is tied for the third-most in the NFL. He's expected to remain Minnesota's top slot cornerback, wreaking havoc on opposing wide receivers as ...

When you look at how the Packers were built, you REALLY have to tip your cap to Brian Gutekunst and crew. The depth on this roster is impressive. Throughout the season, there have been key personnel ...

From deep playoff runs to disappointing seasons and superstar contracts to broken business deals, it's been a noisy, chaotic and occasionally celebratory year for Minnesota sports.