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About Joe Oberle

Joe Oberle is a veteran sportswriter/editor/reporter and has covered the Vikings since 2008. The author of three books, he has been published in numerous periodicals and websites. He is the managing editor for VikingsTerritory.com and purplePTSD.com, as well.

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And nowhere is that injury report more important than in the quarterback room. Right now, this season’s starter at quarterback,…
Who also would have predicted the Vikings defense giving up another 100-yard rushing day and still come out with the…
On Sunday in Dublin, Ireland, the Vikings had a chance to tie or win the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers…
Rodgers, actually, nearly took care of the Bengals on his own, forcing two fumbles and scoring two defensive scores in…
Sep 18, 2025
But the offensive line, beset by injuries, did him no favors in protection nor the run game. The Falcons had…
Sep 10, 2025
The Vikings victory doesn't happen, however, without the defense, which gave up a touchdown early and another one late, but…
Sep 5, 2025
McCarthy represents the hopes and dreams of the Purple Faithful—as many would suggest, as he goes, so goes the Vikings.
And speculation, analysis and discussion are what the co-hosts of Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast Joe Oberle and Mark Craig are…
Aug 21, 2025
The spotlight remains on the QB position and in particular the Vikings second-year signal caller J.J. McCarthy (who didn’t play…
Vikings Territory Breakdown Minnesota Vikings fans got their wish last Saturday—to see second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy under center. McCarthy hadn’t…