About Joe Oberle

About the Author, from the author: “Joe Oberle has been a professional writer since 1983 (40 years) and in addition to writing and editing numerous publishing companies and publications has authored three books and has two more in the works). I have been the managing editor of Minnesota Golfer magazine for 23 years and cover the Vikings for purplePTSD and vikingsterritory–specifically as host of the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast.”

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NFL: Los Angeles Chargers at Minnesota Vikings
Sep 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Viktor, the Minnesota Vikings mascot entertains fans before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
December 3, 2023

Poetry Slam—It’s Vikings Bye-ku Week!

Bye week Poem
Vikings Opponents
Dec 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell looks on before the game against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports.
January 3, 2023

The Vikings Get that Pre-Postseason Wake Up Call in Lambeau

The Vikings didn't put together their best effort in their most recent game. What does it all mean as the…
Dec 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) reacts to his catch against the Indianapolis Colts during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
December 20, 2022

Oberle’s Fact or Fiction: The Historic Comeback Shows that the Vikings Are Legit Contenders in the NFC 

Is this statement fact or fiction? The historic comeback shows that the Vikings are legit contenders in the NFC playoffs.
Dec 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) celebrates his game winning field goal against the Indianapolis Colts after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. With the win, the Minnesota Vikings clinched the NFC North. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
December 19, 2022

Believe in the 2022 Vikings—They Do

Believe in the 2022 Vikings. Joe Oberle offers his assessment of the recent win over the Colts, a sensational game…
Nov 14, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) flexes to the crowd after hanging on to a complete pass for a first down in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022

Oberle’s Fact or Fiction: Justin Jefferson Should Receive Serious Consideration for NFL MVP

Should Justin Jefferson receive serious consideration for the NFL MVP award? Joe Oberle thinks so, and he provides his rationale…
Jul 29, 2022; Minneapolis, MN, USA; US Bank Stadium during training camp. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
December 6, 2022

Vikes Beat the Jets in Another Fantastic Finish – A View from the Top

The Vikes beat the Jets in another thrilling victory. How do we make sense of the game? Joe Oberle offers…
Reaction to Vikings Win over Patriots
Nov 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8), wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18), and wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) celebrate the win against the New England Patriots after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
November 25, 2022

Vikes Plunder the Pats on Thanksgiving and Feast on the Spoils

The Minnesota Vikings beat the visiting New England Patriots on Thanksgiving by the score of 33-26 in another nail-biting, one-score…
A Look at the Bills in Week 10
Oct 2, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports.
November 14, 2022

Cardiac Vikes—This is Who They Are—Get Used to It

In the aftermath of the Minnesota Vikings’ thrilling comeback upset of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, many of us in…
Nov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) waves to fans while leaving the field after the Vikings' game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
November 7, 2022

Love or Hate Him, Kirk Cousins is Our Guy—Maybe We Should Start Loving Him

Kirk Cousins has had a lot of criticism sent in his direction since he joined the Vikings, but he has…
Joe Oberle and Mark Craig
April 1, 2022

Vikings Territory Breakdown Podcast: The Vikings Competitive Rebuild Continues

PurplePTSD writer Joe Oberle and co-host the Star Tribune’s Mark Craig sort it all out on the Vikings Territory Breakdown…