Jerome Simpson

  1. NFL Free Agency: Should the Vikings Bring Back Jerome Simpson?

    The Vikings thought they had solved their missing deep threat receiver when they brought in former Cincinnati Bengal Jerome Simpson last season. Simpson, who signed a one-year deal, was supposed to compliment Percy Harvin and stretch the field...

    Zeke Fuhrman Written by Zeke Fuhrman about 4 months ago 1,282 reads 9 comments

  2. Vikings 2013 Complete Offseason Guide: Needs, Free Agents, Salary-Cap Info

    The Minnesota Vikings surprised everyone (even many of their fans) with an incredibly good showing, including a playoff appearance that, given the strength of the NFC North coming into 2012, looked unlikely...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 5 months ago 6,078 reads 33 comments

  3. Vikings Progress Report: Now That Harvin Is on IR, Someone Else Must Step Up

    I had an entire article written for this, which talked about Percy Harvin returning from injury. You can guess why it's not here now. With the news that Percy Harvin 's season is done , the situation in Minnesota gets dire...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 7 months ago 1,254 reads 15 comments

  4. Vikings vs Packers: Minnesota Wastes Another Huge Peterson Outing

    The entirety of the Vikings ' offense came down to some fantastic catches by tight end Kyle Rudolph and another tremendous outing by Adrian Peterson . Both were also totally wasted...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 7 months ago 4,312 reads 119 comments

  5. Vikings Weekly Progress Report: Minnesota Gets Right Before the Week 11 Bye

    Well, well, well, look who showed up for the Lions game. Yes, the defense made an appearance, as did Christian Ponder's accuracy...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 7 months ago 1,942 reads 6 comments

  6. Jerome Simpson: Updated Fantasy Outlook & Analysis for Vikings WR

    Even with Percy Harvin likely out for Week 10, Minnesota Vikings receiver Jerome Simpson is not a viable fantasy option for now or the rest of the 2012 season...

    Zach Kruse Written by Zach Kruse about 8 months ago 886 reads 0 comments

  7. Vikings Have to Adjust Expectation for Simpson & More NFC North News

    Jerome Simpson hasn't been the vertical threat the Vikings were hoping for, but it's not a simple matter of having him run fast in a straight line according to Ben Goessling of the Pioneer Press ...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 8 months ago 648 reads 0 comments

  8. Jerome Simpson: Updated Fantasy Analysis & Outlook for Vikings WR

    Jerome Simpson isn ’t getting enough quality looks in the Minnesota Vikings ’ passing attack to be fantasy-relevant in the near-future...

    Jamal Collier Written by Jamal Collier about 8 months ago 668 reads 1 comments

  9. Buccaneers vs Vikings: Early Mistakes, Growing Pains Haunt Vikes in Loss to Bucs

    This is not a team that can fall behind. We knew that, but it's important to say it out loud. The Buccaneers started slowly, but eventually, they broke out, and once they took a lead, it was hard to come back...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 8 months ago 962 reads 9 comments

  10. Vikings Weekly Progress Report: Ponder Still Struggling, D Rolling to Week 8

    The Vikings continue to make their way higher and higher above the expectations of the league, all the while trying to help their young quarterback improve...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 8 months ago 997 reads 12 comments

  11. Why Smart Fantasy Football Owners Must Make a Move for Jerome Simpson Now

    Adding Jerome Simpson of the Minnesota Vikings to your fantasy football team is a good idea right now. The Vikings don't have the most extensive artillery for Christian Ponder, so Simpson does need to step up for a more balanced attack overall...

    John Rozum Written by John Rozum about 8 months ago 3,024 reads 8 comments

  12. Vikings Receiver Simpson Is Unhappy and Injured Plus More NFC North News

    So Jerome Simpson is dissatisfied with being deactivated on Sunday according to Dan Wiederer of the Star-Tribune. Sure he is, as any player will be unhappy when they aren't playing—especially after a loss...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 8 months ago 802 reads 0 comments

  13. Jerome Simpson Injury Could Prove Problematic for Upstart Minnesota Vikings

    Coming off his three-game suspension to begin the season, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jerome Simpson figured to play a vital role in Minnesota's resurgence, providing the ...

    Chris Kolb Written by Chris Kolb about 8 months ago 2,939 reads 9 comments

  14. Vikings vs. Titans: Harvin Leads Minnesota Annihilation of Stumbling Titans

    The Vikings are not great hosts. Really, is a 30-7 takedown of a guest in any way polite? Well, right or wrong, polite or rude, the Vikings nonetheless took the woeful Tennessee Titans to the woodshed and sent them home with yet another loss...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 8 months ago 3,078 reads 8 comments

  15. Minnesota Vikings: The Highs, Lows and Lingering Questions After Four Weeks

    The Vikings are one of the big surprises of the year so far, overshadowed by the Arizona Cardinals who people were guessing could go winless in 2012...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 9 months ago 2,012 reads 7 comments

  16. Week 5 Waiver Wire: WRs Who Are Invaluable Bench Additions

    Fantasy football leagues don't always value wide receivers, but you're going to need depth if your league does. Calvin Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald and Andre Johnson-type names can only occupy spots on so many rosters...

    Ian Hanford Written by Ian Hanford about 9 months ago 3,008 reads 0 comments

  17. Jerome Simpson: Updated Fantasy Football Analysis and Outlook

    Jerome Simpson is going to be an integral part of the Minnesota Vikings passing game moving forward, but he is not worthy of starting on your fantasy football team...

    Nick Kostora Written by Nick Kostora about 9 months ago 3,172 reads 0 comments

  18. Minnesota Vikings: Limit Expectations for Jerome Simpson in Week 4

    After three long weeks of inactivity, Jerome Simpson returns to the field Sunday to make his debut with the Minnesota Vikings . Get excited, Vikings fans. Minnesota’s No...

    Mike Nelson Written by Mike Nelson about 9 months ago 2,164 reads 11 comments

  19. Minnesota Vikings: Stat Projections for Starters and Key Reserves vs. Lions

    After Minnesota's Week 3 upset of the San Francisco 49ers , the Vikings are one of the most talked about teams in the NFL . People want to know if they're for real or if they got lucky and caught the 49ers on an off day...

    Mike Nelson Written by Mike Nelson about 9 months ago 2,104 reads 17 comments

  20. Fantasy Football: Top 30 Waiver-Wire Pickups Heading into NFL Week 4

    Here's my listing of the top 30 free agents (12-team, standard-scoring leagues) heading into Week 4—a countdown that sometimes values long-term viability over one week of superb stats...

    Jay Clemons Written by Jay Clemons about 9 months ago 19,944 reads 17 comments

  21. Week 4 Fantasy Football: Top 10 Waiver-Wire Pickups for 12-Team Leagues

    The following countdown touts the top 10 waiver-wire pickups heading into Week 4 of the NFL season. Obviously, free-agent quarterbacks like Christian Ponder, Jake Locker , Matt ...

    Jay Clemons Written by Jay Clemons about 9 months ago 14,867 reads 2 comments

  22. Fantasy Football Rankings: Waiver-Wire WRs Who Will Lead Your Team to a Win

    We're entering Week 4 of the 2012 NFL season, which means that fantasy football owners will be sent scrambling to the waiver wire to acquire replacements as the bye weeks kick in and many players take one-week vacations...

    Gary Davenport Written by Gary Davenport about 9 months ago 6,960 reads 0 comments

  23. Fantasy Football: 6 Simple Rules to Follow When Serving as League Commissioner

    At the risk of sounding like a Peace Corps PSA from the 1970s , serving as a fantasy-league commissioner may be the toughest, most thankless job you'll ever love...

    Jay Clemons Written by Jay Clemons about 9 months ago 10,352 reads 12 comments

  24. Fantasy Football Sleepers 2012: Players to Stash on Your Bench Until Midseason

    There’s no question that every roster spot on your fantasy squad is precious, especially if you don’t have an injured reserve spot in which to stash players who are not currently active...

    Rick Weiner Written by Rick Weiner about 9 months ago 11,054 reads 17 comments

  25. 5 Things to Watch in the Minnesota Vikings Game Against the San Diego Chargers

    In what is generally thought to be the most important preseason game (an oxymoron? perhaps), this game against the San Diego Chargers will be a good test for multiple aspects of this semi-rebuilding Vikings team...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 10 months ago 301 reads 0 comments