Dustin Baker
@dustbaker.bsky.social
Writer. Editor of VikingsTerritory | YouTube Stuff = VikesNow
After Carson Wentz repeatedly told Vikings coaches he wanted to continue playing and then seeing his upbeat and almost happy presser following TNF, I'm fairly certain he knew the inevitable, wanting to go out on his terms, not unlike a wrestler putting the young guy over in his last match.
October 27, 2025 at 11:10 PM
After Carson Wentz repeatedly told Vikings coaches he wanted to continue playing and then seeing his upbeat and almost happy presser following TNF, I'm fairly certain he knew the inevitable, wanting to go out on his terms, not unlike a wrestler putting the young guy over in his last match.
The Vikings haven't won a game at Ford Field in 5 years.
October 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The Vikings haven't won a game at Ford Field in 5 years.
"We will call the J.J. McCarthy high ankle sprain a soft benching, and we will make his return a cozy one against the best team in the NFC, and that will be a road game at a place where the Vikings haven't won in 5 years."
October 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
"We will call the J.J. McCarthy high ankle sprain a soft benching, and we will make his return a cozy one against the best team in the NFC, and that will be a road game at a place where the Vikings haven't won in 5 years."
Vikings Defense,
per EPA/Play,
NFL Ranking:
Before Bye Week: 1st
After Bye Week: 31st
per EPA/Play,
NFL Ranking:
Before Bye Week: 1st
After Bye Week: 31st
October 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Vikings Defense,
per EPA/Play,
NFL Ranking:
Before Bye Week: 1st
After Bye Week: 31st
per EPA/Play,
NFL Ranking:
Before Bye Week: 1st
After Bye Week: 31st
Two weeks in, and the Vikings are battling these injuries or suspensions:
C.J. Ham
Ryan Kelly
Justin Skule
Ty Chandler
Jeff Okudah
Aaron Jones
J.J. McCarthy
Harrison Smith
Rondale Moore
Blake Cashman
Gabriel Murphy
Jordan Addison
Christian Darrisaw
Andrew Van Ginkel
How's your day going?
C.J. Ham
Ryan Kelly
Justin Skule
Ty Chandler
Jeff Okudah
Aaron Jones
J.J. McCarthy
Harrison Smith
Rondale Moore
Blake Cashman
Gabriel Murphy
Jordan Addison
Christian Darrisaw
Andrew Van Ginkel
How's your day going?
September 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Two weeks in, and the Vikings are battling these injuries or suspensions:
C.J. Ham
Ryan Kelly
Justin Skule
Ty Chandler
Jeff Okudah
Aaron Jones
J.J. McCarthy
Harrison Smith
Rondale Moore
Blake Cashman
Gabriel Murphy
Jordan Addison
Christian Darrisaw
Andrew Van Ginkel
How's your day going?
C.J. Ham
Ryan Kelly
Justin Skule
Ty Chandler
Jeff Okudah
Aaron Jones
J.J. McCarthy
Harrison Smith
Rondale Moore
Blake Cashman
Gabriel Murphy
Jordan Addison
Christian Darrisaw
Andrew Van Ginkel
How's your day going?
Have you guys and gals read my book yet? I think ya should if not.
It's a mystery-suspense type novel, and it's my debut. I will write two fiction books per year until I'm an old man.
So, go read this one, please:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH67JLQB
It's a mystery-suspense type novel, and it's my debut. I will write two fiction books per year until I'm an old man.
So, go read this one, please:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH67JLQB
August 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Have you guys and gals read my book yet? I think ya should if not.
It's a mystery-suspense type novel, and it's my debut. I will write two fiction books per year until I'm an old man.
So, go read this one, please:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH67JLQB
It's a mystery-suspense type novel, and it's my debut. I will write two fiction books per year until I'm an old man.
So, go read this one, please:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH67JLQB
WRS for the Vikings to possibly explore after roster cuts on August 26th:
— DJ Chark
— K.J. Hamler
— K.J. Osborn
— Skyy Moore
— Javon Baker
— Russell Gage
— Michael Gallup
— John Metchie III
— Kendrick Bourne
— Mecole Hardman
— Trishton Jackson
— Laviska Shenault Jr.
— Donovan Peoples-Jones
— DJ Chark
— K.J. Hamler
— K.J. Osborn
— Skyy Moore
— Javon Baker
— Russell Gage
— Michael Gallup
— John Metchie III
— Kendrick Bourne
— Mecole Hardman
— Trishton Jackson
— Laviska Shenault Jr.
— Donovan Peoples-Jones
August 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
WRS for the Vikings to possibly explore after roster cuts on August 26th:
— DJ Chark
— K.J. Hamler
— K.J. Osborn
— Skyy Moore
— Javon Baker
— Russell Gage
— Michael Gallup
— John Metchie III
— Kendrick Bourne
— Mecole Hardman
— Trishton Jackson
— Laviska Shenault Jr.
— Donovan Peoples-Jones
— DJ Chark
— K.J. Hamler
— K.J. Osborn
— Skyy Moore
— Javon Baker
— Russell Gage
— Michael Gallup
— John Metchie III
— Kendrick Bourne
— Mecole Hardman
— Trishton Jackson
— Laviska Shenault Jr.
— Donovan Peoples-Jones
soooo, I wrote my first novel — the first of many to come.
It’s called The Motor Route — a dark, one-night mind-bender set on a rural newspaper route in South Dakota.
If you’re into psychological suspense with a surreal bend, you should check it out.
amazon.com/dp/B0FH67JLQB
It’s called The Motor Route — a dark, one-night mind-bender set on a rural newspaper route in South Dakota.
If you’re into psychological suspense with a surreal bend, you should check it out.
amazon.com/dp/B0FH67JLQB
July 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
soooo, I wrote my first novel — the first of many to come.
It’s called The Motor Route — a dark, one-night mind-bender set on a rural newspaper route in South Dakota.
If you’re into psychological suspense with a surreal bend, you should check it out.
amazon.com/dp/B0FH67JLQB
It’s called The Motor Route — a dark, one-night mind-bender set on a rural newspaper route in South Dakota.
If you’re into psychological suspense with a surreal bend, you should check it out.
amazon.com/dp/B0FH67JLQB
Our latest and greatest summer takes over at @vikingsterritory.bsky.social.
Bold Summer Predictions for the Vikings
Heading into each summer, VikingsTerritory delivers bold predictions, and our writers have spoken for 2025.
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May 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Our latest and greatest summer takes over at @vikingsterritory.bsky.social.
If you've never watched my YouTube show and you like the Vikings, today's a good one to start because @janikeckardt.bsky.social and I talked with Paul Allen, the Voice of the Vikings, for about 30 minutes.
Paul Allen Joins for Vikings Draft Endorsements and Predictions
YouTube video by VikesNow
www.youtube.com
April 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
If you've never watched my YouTube show and you like the Vikings, today's a good one to start because @janikeckardt.bsky.social and I talked with Paul Allen, the Voice of the Vikings, for about 30 minutes.
The schools the Vikings have used for Rounds 1-3 draft picks since Kwesi Adofo-Mensah took over in 2022:
— Georgia
— Clemson
— LSU
— Oklahoma
— USC
— USC
— Michigan
— Alabama
It's always the big schools.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
— Georgia
— Clemson
— LSU
— Oklahoma
— USC
— USC
— Michigan
— Alabama
It's always the big schools.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
April 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The schools the Vikings have used for Rounds 1-3 draft picks since Kwesi Adofo-Mensah took over in 2022:
— Georgia
— Clemson
— LSU
— Oklahoma
— USC
— USC
— Michigan
— Alabama
It's always the big schools.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
— Georgia
— Clemson
— LSU
— Oklahoma
— USC
— USC
— Michigan
— Alabama
It's always the big schools.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
The last time the Vikings used Round 1 on a position:
— TE: Never
— OG: 37 Years Ago
— RB: 19 Years Ago
— DT: 12 Years Ago
— LB: 11 Years Ago
— C: 6 Years Ago
— CB: 5 Years Ago
— OT: 4 Years Ago
— S: 3 Years Ago
— WR: 2 Years Ago
— EDGE: 1 Year Ago
— QB: 1 Year Ago
— TE: Never
— OG: 37 Years Ago
— RB: 19 Years Ago
— DT: 12 Years Ago
— LB: 11 Years Ago
— C: 6 Years Ago
— CB: 5 Years Ago
— OT: 4 Years Ago
— S: 3 Years Ago
— WR: 2 Years Ago
— EDGE: 1 Year Ago
— QB: 1 Year Ago
April 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The last time the Vikings used Round 1 on a position:
— TE: Never
— OG: 37 Years Ago
— RB: 19 Years Ago
— DT: 12 Years Ago
— LB: 11 Years Ago
— C: 6 Years Ago
— CB: 5 Years Ago
— OT: 4 Years Ago
— S: 3 Years Ago
— WR: 2 Years Ago
— EDGE: 1 Year Ago
— QB: 1 Year Ago
— TE: Never
— OG: 37 Years Ago
— RB: 19 Years Ago
— DT: 12 Years Ago
— LB: 11 Years Ago
— C: 6 Years Ago
— CB: 5 Years Ago
— OT: 4 Years Ago
— S: 3 Years Ago
— WR: 2 Years Ago
— EDGE: 1 Year Ago
— QB: 1 Year Ago
if ya missed Kwesi's press conference
4 Takeaways from Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's Pre-Draft Press Conference
Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah held a press conference on Wednesday, and these are the four takeaways from that event.
vikingsterritory.com
March 26, 2025 at 8:51 PM
if ya missed Kwesi's press conference
i think i got em all
Vikings QB2 Search Now Has 8 Options
The Vikings QB2 search now has eight paths, and these are those.
vikingsterritory.com
March 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
i think i got em all
that be me
join me and the bestie @dustbaker.bsky.social live at 8pm! lots of Vikings news to catch up on since last time we talked & plenty of QB2 speculation to get into 😵💫
www.youtube.com/live/gnOQaMG...
www.youtube.com/live/gnOQaMG...
March 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
that be me
about as cynical as i get. haha
You Shouldn't Care about the Vikings QB2. Fuhgeddaboudit.
The Vikings QB2 is a popular topic among fans ... but it just doesn't really matter.
vikingsterritory.com
March 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
about as cynical as i get. haha
a new day
The Vikings — Finally — Did the Thing
It took years — repeat that: years — but the Vikings finally did it.
vikingsterritory.com
March 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
a new day
Vikings FA Day No. 1 Recap:
— Ryan Kelly to MIN
— Sam Darnold to SEA
— Nick Mullens to JAX
— Johnny Mundt to JAX
— Isaiah Rodgers to MIN
— Camryn Bynum to IND
— Patrick Jones II to CAR
— Buddy Bolden to MIN (lol)
— Byron Murphy Jr. Extended
— Jonathan Allen Meeting w/MIN
— Ryan Kelly to MIN
— Sam Darnold to SEA
— Nick Mullens to JAX
— Johnny Mundt to JAX
— Isaiah Rodgers to MIN
— Camryn Bynum to IND
— Patrick Jones II to CAR
— Buddy Bolden to MIN (lol)
— Byron Murphy Jr. Extended
— Jonathan Allen Meeting w/MIN
March 11, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Vikings FA Day No. 1 Recap:
— Ryan Kelly to MIN
— Sam Darnold to SEA
— Nick Mullens to JAX
— Johnny Mundt to JAX
— Isaiah Rodgers to MIN
— Camryn Bynum to IND
— Patrick Jones II to CAR
— Buddy Bolden to MIN (lol)
— Byron Murphy Jr. Extended
— Jonathan Allen Meeting w/MIN
— Ryan Kelly to MIN
— Sam Darnold to SEA
— Nick Mullens to JAX
— Johnny Mundt to JAX
— Isaiah Rodgers to MIN
— Camryn Bynum to IND
— Patrick Jones II to CAR
— Buddy Bolden to MIN (lol)
— Byron Murphy Jr. Extended
— Jonathan Allen Meeting w/MIN
New Vikings CB Isaiah Rodgers, per PFF:
2024: 73.2
2023: Gambling
2022: 82.1
2021: 70.7
2020: 85.6
.. and per Passer Rating Against:
2024: 82.1
2023: Gambling
2022: 113.0
2021: 78.1
2020: 142.9
and Snaps per Season:
2024: 328
2023: Gambling
2022: 430
2021: 525
2020: 51
2024: 73.2
2023: Gambling
2022: 82.1
2021: 70.7
2020: 85.6
.. and per Passer Rating Against:
2024: 82.1
2023: Gambling
2022: 113.0
2021: 78.1
2020: 142.9
and Snaps per Season:
2024: 328
2023: Gambling
2022: 430
2021: 525
2020: 51
March 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
New Vikings CB Isaiah Rodgers, per PFF:
2024: 73.2
2023: Gambling
2022: 82.1
2021: 70.7
2020: 85.6
.. and per Passer Rating Against:
2024: 82.1
2023: Gambling
2022: 113.0
2021: 78.1
2020: 142.9
and Snaps per Season:
2024: 328
2023: Gambling
2022: 430
2021: 525
2020: 51
2024: 73.2
2023: Gambling
2022: 82.1
2021: 70.7
2020: 85.6
.. and per Passer Rating Against:
2024: 82.1
2023: Gambling
2022: 113.0
2021: 78.1
2020: 142.9
and Snaps per Season:
2024: 328
2023: Gambling
2022: 430
2021: 525
2020: 51
Reposted by Dustin Baker
Would much rather do this for $7.5M per year and see if Rodgers has some upside than the $20M per year deal that the Patriots did with Carlton Davis.
Source confirms ESPN report that the Vikings have agreed to terms with Eagles CB Isaiah Rodgers on a 2-year deal worth $15 million
March 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Would much rather do this for $7.5M per year and see if Rodgers has some upside than the $20M per year deal that the Patriots did with Carlton Davis.
CB Carlton Davis to the Patriots.
March 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
CB Carlton Davis to the Patriots.
holy shit on $45 million over 3 years for Javon Kinlaw
the guy isn't good
the guy isn't good
March 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
holy shit on $45 million over 3 years for Javon Kinlaw
the guy isn't good
the guy isn't good
Drew Dalman to Bears; that Vikings dream is dead.
March 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Drew Dalman to Bears; that Vikings dream is dead.
Here are my predictions for players who end up with the Vikings next week:
🏈 Cooper Kupp (WR)
🏈 Jerome Baker (ILB)
🏈 Patrick Mekari (OG)
🏈 Paulson Adebo (CB)
🏈 Talanoa Hufanga (S)
🏈 Will Hernandez (OG)
🏈 Javon Hargrave (DT)
🏈 Jonathan Jones (CB)
🏈 Javonte Williams (RB)*
*if Aaron Jones leaves
🏈 Cooper Kupp (WR)
🏈 Jerome Baker (ILB)
🏈 Patrick Mekari (OG)
🏈 Paulson Adebo (CB)
🏈 Talanoa Hufanga (S)
🏈 Will Hernandez (OG)
🏈 Javon Hargrave (DT)
🏈 Jonathan Jones (CB)
🏈 Javonte Williams (RB)*
*if Aaron Jones leaves
March 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Here are my predictions for players who end up with the Vikings next week:
🏈 Cooper Kupp (WR)
🏈 Jerome Baker (ILB)
🏈 Patrick Mekari (OG)
🏈 Paulson Adebo (CB)
🏈 Talanoa Hufanga (S)
🏈 Will Hernandez (OG)
🏈 Javon Hargrave (DT)
🏈 Jonathan Jones (CB)
🏈 Javonte Williams (RB)*
*if Aaron Jones leaves
🏈 Cooper Kupp (WR)
🏈 Jerome Baker (ILB)
🏈 Patrick Mekari (OG)
🏈 Paulson Adebo (CB)
🏈 Talanoa Hufanga (S)
🏈 Will Hernandez (OG)
🏈 Javon Hargrave (DT)
🏈 Jonathan Jones (CB)
🏈 Javonte Williams (RB)*
*if Aaron Jones leaves