About Janik Eckardt

Janik Eckardt is a German sports nerd, who likes numbers and stats. He chose the Vikings to be his favorite team, despite Christian Ponder being the quarterback at the time. Soccer has been his first love. Classic rock is his music genre of choice and he loves sitcoms.

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Nov 12, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (83) catches a pass against the New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.
Jul 26, 2024

Promising WR3 Candidate Shines Early in Vikings Training Camp

The Vikings are looking for a new third wideout following K.J. Osborn's departure, and one guy seems to be ready…
Dec 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) looks on during the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.
Jul 24, 2024

Janik Eckardt’s Vikings Roster Projection | 2.0

With the beginning of training camp, let's take a look at a potential 53-man Vikings roster.
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Jul 28, 2022; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah looks on during training camp at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports.
Jul 24, 2024

The Vikings Are Set for the Future, but There’s One Asterisk

Vikings general manager is slowly but surely assembling the Averangers on offense, but it will all come down to one…
Time for Super
Nov 19, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) carries the ball during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at U.S. Bank Stadium. Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 22, 2024

3 Ex-Vikings Could Take Cam Akers’ Spot

Cam Akers is off the board, but the free agency pool features three ex-Vikings who could be the RB3 in…
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Jul 28, 2022; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackles Brian O'Neill (75) and Blake Brandel (64) perform a drill during training camp at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports.
Jul 14, 2024

Unsung Viking Deserves More Praise for Heroic 2023 Season

He's been a standout for years, but his heroic season has been overlooked by too many.
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Oct 7, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah looks on from the sidelines before the game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Michigan Wolverines at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 12, 2024

Next Offseason, Vikings Will Have 3 Crucial Needs

The Vikings will enter next offseason with three glaring roster holes and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah must be creative.
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Nov 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Khyree Jackson (5) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 6, 2024

Vikings’ Rookie Khyree Jackson Dies at Age 24

Vikings' Rookie Khyree Jackson Dies at Age 24: He was reportedly involved in a car accident.
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Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide place kicker Will Reichard (16) warms up before the SEC Championship Game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports.
Jul 5, 2024

Early Reports Suggest One Vikings Rookie Is the Real Deal

Early Reports Suggest One Vikings Rookie Is the Real Deal: Can he finally fix the problematic position?
Feb 29, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon defensive back Khyree Jackson (DB16) talks to the media during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 3, 2024

Vikings’ Rookie Dubbed “Pest”

The Vikings' rookie class features a bunch of intirguing prospect, and one guy of the group has been called a…
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Oct 23, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Brandon Powell (4) runs the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.
Jul 2, 2024

Vikings’ WR3 Spot Is a Two-Horse Race

Unless the Vikings add a player, the vacant third receiver spot will be decided between two candidates.