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Media Meltdowns

One Of Dianna Russini’s Funny Little Stories Was A Big Fat Fib

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

Drew Magary

Vikings Attempt To Replicate Sam Darnold Experiment By Signing Shorter, Moodier Sam Darnold

Owner Zygi Wilf, left, and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, of the Minnesota Vikings talk on the sideline prior to an NFL football game sideline prior an NFL football game on November 27, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Vikings Wait Until Worst Possible Moment To Implode

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Chris Thompson

Vikings play-by-play guy Paul Allen talks into a microphone.

Oops! Vikings Play-By-Play Moron Chooses Yesterday’s Right-Wing Lie For Wisecrack About Minneapolis Protesters

Ray Ratto

The Detroit Lions Can Ruin Any Holiday If You Let Them

J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings leaves the field after his team defeated the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

J.J. McCarthy Did A Little Dance He Wasn’t Supposed To Do

Lauren Theisen

GREEN BAY, WI. - NOVEMBER 2025: Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (95) sacked Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Lambeau Field

J.J. McCarthy Is Not Beating The “Sucks” Allegations

J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during warmups before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

J.J. McCarthy Sucks

J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings fumbles the ball as he's sacked by Zach Harrison #96 of the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter during the NFL 2025 game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

J.J. McCarthy Awful, Then A Hero, Then A Father, Then Awful Again, Then A Bust, Now Hurt

David Roth

Justin Jefferson wearing sunglasses and looking up and to the left, smiling widely. He's not in uniform. I put the little Defector logo up there so it looks like he's smiling at it.

Podcasts

Jerry Jones Promises He’ll Be Normal, With Kalyn Kahler

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) hugs head coach Kevin O'Connell before the NFL preseason game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Minnesota Vikings on August 10, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN.

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2025: Minnesota Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 10: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the pre-season game against Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Vikings Belong To J.J. McCarthy Now, As Does My Cold Black Heart

General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah (L) and Head coach Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings address the media at TCO Performance Center on February 17, 2022 in Eagan, Minnesota.

Hear Me Out: The Vikings Are USING Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) talks with former teammate Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) after the professional NFL football game between the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings on October 6, 2024 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.

I Am Asking Aaron Rodgers, Once And For All, To Leave My Team The Fuck Alone

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 13: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on after a loss to the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

Sam Darnold Found His Destiny. It Was In The Toilet

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin walks out of the tunnel before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 15, 2024 in Philadelphia

Los Angeles Is A Football Town, With Diana Moskovitz

LAS VEGAS, USA - JANUARY 06: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers a keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, showcasing the company's latest innovations in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, on January 6, 2025. At the event, Huang unveiled advanced AI for training robots and cars, enhanced gaming chips, and Nvidia's first desktop computer, while also detailing how the company was expanding its data center AI technology to consumer PCs and laptops.

Funbag

AI Learned It By Watching You

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 05: Jahmyr Gibbs #26 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on January 05, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

The Lions Are For Everyone

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 08: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Jamboroo

Sam Darnold Brought Me To Football Nirvana

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 03: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Colts 21-13.

My Big Boy Sam Darnold Is Big Fun

Aaron Rodgers of New York Jets looks dejected during the NFL match between New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 6, 2024 in London

Aaron Rodgers Is Not Having Fun Out There

Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Sam Darnold?! Uh, Yeah. Sam Darnold.

Wide receiver Plaxico Burress #17 of the New York Giants warms up for the game with the Arizona Cardinals on November 23, 2008. It looks like he's looking at the Distraction logo at upper right of the frame.

The Plaxico Continuum

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson (20) gestures as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Red Sox at Comerica Park.

Mild Card Season, With Maitreyi Anantharaman

J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings dives with the ball for a first down during the pre-season game against Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. J.J. McCarthy’s season was cut short due to a knee injury in the preseason game.