Matt Fries

Two Gap

Apr 28, 2026

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Caleb Banks is a Swing for the Fences

The Vikings produced one of the biggest surprises of the NFL draft. By selecting Caleb Banks, they may have drafted the highest-ceiling rookie in the NFL. Or, they may have crashed their defense.

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A Comprehensive Minnesota Vikings Mock Free Agency (Part 2: Filling Out the Roster)

Mar 4, 2026

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A Comprehensive Minnesota Vikings Mock Free Agency (Part 2: Filling Out the Roster)

Matt Fries has spent the last several weeks diving deep into the Vikings offseason and reading the free agency tea leaves. With all of that in mind, he produced an exhaustive mock free agency.

Matt Fries

Lead Dive

A Comprehensive Minnesota Vikings Mock Free Agency (Part 1: Creating Cap Space)

Mar 3, 2026

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A Comprehensive Minnesota Vikings Mock Free Agency (Part 1: Creating Cap Space)

Matt Fries has spent the last several weeks diving deep into the Vikings offseason and reading the free agency tea leaves. With all of that in mind, he produced an exhaustive mock free agency.

Matt Fries

Lead Dive

Vikings’ Offseason Plan, Part 3: Team Needs

Feb 11, 2026

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Vikings’ Offseason Plan, Part 3: Team Needs

The Vikings don't have a shortage of needs. Matt Fries breaks down what those might be and how to prioritize them as the Vikings move forward in a surprisingly eventful offseason.

Matt Fries

Lead Dive

Vikings’ Offseason Plan, Part 2: Should They Stay Or Should They Go?

Jan 26, 2026

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14 min read

Vikings’ Offseason Plan, Part 2: Should They Stay Or Should They Go?

In Part 1 of this series, we looked at how the Vikings can create enough salary cap space to operate in 2026.

Matt Fries

Lead Dive

Vikings' Offseason Plan, Part 1: How to Create $49 Million in Cap Space

Jan 23, 2026

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Vikings' Offseason Plan, Part 1: How to Create $49 Million in Cap Space

The Vikings are projected to be $50 million underwater against the cap. Is it as bad as it seems? What can the Vikings do to get out and is it that disastrous?

Matt Fries

Lead Dive

Jan 19, 2026

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CJ Ham Is the Hero the Vikings Needed

The fullback's career might be ending, but he certainly went out with a bang. A Matt Fries Ode to Ham.

Matt Fries

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Justin Jefferson is the Heart and Soul of the Minnesota Vikings. He’s Also the Best Receiver in Football.

Oct 10, 2025

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Justin Jefferson is the Heart and Soul of the Minnesota Vikings. He’s Also the Best Receiver in Football.

Justin Jefferson led the Vikings win over the Browns and in doing so, demonstrated once again that he's matured into his role as a team leader. Oh yea, and that he's the best WR in the world.

Matt Fries

Lead Dive

Is Max Brosmer the Vikings’ Next Hometown Underdog Story?

Aug 21, 2025

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Is Max Brosmer the Vikings’ Next Hometown Underdog Story?

In Matt Fries' first piece for Wide Left, he dissects Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer, undrafted free agent from the University of Minnesota. Could he be a dark horse for the backup quarterback job?

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