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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Back from the Bye, Vikes Say Hi to a Crowded NFC
Dec 6, 2023

Back from the Bye, Vikes Say Hi to a Crowded NFC

During their bye week, the Vikings nearly said bye-bye to their playoff chances. They held onto their 6th seed position in the NFC playoff picture.
Bad News Vikes Lose to the Bears
Nov 29, 2023

Bad News Vikes Lose to the Bears

Considering the full gamut of odd, bad, strange, embarrassing and downright maddening losses to the Chicago Bears, the Vikings sunk to a new low.
It’s Déjà vu All (Turn)Over, Again—Vikes Gag in Denver
Nov 22, 2023

It’s Déjà vu All (Turn)Over, Again—Vikes Gag in Denver

We’ve seen this before: the Vikings lose to a beatable team due to turnovers (including another one on their first drive).
Nov 14, 2023

Vikings Big First Half is Enough to Beat the Saints

The Vikings hosted the NFC South Division-leading New Orleans Saints at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, and we all know what happens when these two teams get together—stranger things.
Nov 7, 2023

Jaren was Darin’ but Dobbs Got the Dub

The Vikings entered the game in position for postseason play (if the season ended then) despite losing their QB1 last week.