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Sam Darnold throws 3 TD passes and the Vikings beat Joe Flacco and the Colts 21-13
Read full article: Sam Darnold throws 3 TD passes and the Vikings beat Joe Flacco and the Colts 21-13Sam Darnold overcame four sacks and three turnovers by throwing three second-half touchdown passes, and the Minnesota defense made Indianapolis quarterback Joe Flacco’s return to the starting role a rough one as the Vikings beat the Colts 21-13.
Sean McVay shuts down Cooper Kupp trade speculation after star WR returns for Rams' win over Vikings
Read full article: Sean McVay shuts down Cooper Kupp trade speculation after star WR returns for Rams' win over VikingsLos Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay expects star receiver Cooper Kupp to stay right where he is.
Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thriller
Read full article: Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thrillerJake Bates kicked a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to lift the Detroit Lions to a 31-29 victory that handed the Minnesota Vikings their first loss in a back-and-forth game befitting of the NFL’s strongest division.
Jets QB Rodgers dealing with a low ankle sprain, but Saleh says he should be fine to play
Read full article: Jets QB Rodgers dealing with a low ankle sprain, but Saleh says he should be fine to playNew York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a sprained lower left ankle but should be able to play in the team’s next game.
Vikings hold off Rodgers and the Jets for 23-17 win in London to improve to 5-0
Read full article: Vikings hold off Rodgers and the Jets for 23-17 win in London to improve to 5-0Andrew Van Ginkel returned the first of Aaron Rodgers’ three interceptions 63 yards for a touchdown and Minnesota stayed undefeated by holding on for a 23-17 win over the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Jets' Aaron Rodgers becomes the 9th NFL player to throw for 60,000 yards
Read full article: Jets' Aaron Rodgers becomes the 9th NFL player to throw for 60,000 yardsAaron Rodgers reached another milestone in his stellar career on Sunday by becoming just the ninth player in NFL history to throw for 60,000 yards in regular-season games.
Packers suspend WR Romeo Doubs vs. Rams for conduct detrimental to team
Read full article: Packers suspend WR Romeo Doubs vs. Rams for conduct detrimental to teamThe Green Bay Packers have suspended wide receiver Romeo Doubs from Sunday’s game with the Los Angeles Rams for what they described as conduct detrimental to the team.
Sam Darnold and undefeated Vikings dominate first half and hang on to beat Packers 31-29
Read full article: Sam Darnold and undefeated Vikings dominate first half and hang on to beat Packers 31-29Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes and Jordan Addison scored twice as the Minnesota Vikings built an early 28-point lead and hung on down the stretch to beat the Green Bay Packers 31-29.
Packers QB Love available to play; CB Jaire Alexander out Sunday against Vikings
Read full article: Packers QB Love available to play; CB Jaire Alexander out Sunday against VikingsGreen Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is returning on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings after missing two games with a knee injury.
Sam Darnold and an attacking defense drive the undefeated Vikings in a 23-17 win over the 49ers
Read full article: Sam Darnold and an attacking defense drive the undefeated Vikings in a 23-17 win over the 49ersSam Darnold passed for 268 yards and two touchdowns against his former team, including a 97-yard strike in the second quarter to Justin Jefferson, and an attacking defense again fueled the Minnesota Vikings in a 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tears ACL in opening practice of training camp, AP source says
Read full article: Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tears ACL in opening practice of training camp, AP source saysMinnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tore his ACL during a drill in the first practice of training camp, according to a person with knowledge of the injury.
Vikings reach agreement with Jefferson on 4-year extension to give him NFL's richest non-QB contract
Read full article: Vikings reach agreement with Jefferson on 4-year extension to give him NFL's richest non-QB contractThe Minnesota Vikings and wide receiver Justin Jefferson agreed to a four-year extension that's the richest contract in the NFL for a non-quarterback.
Vikings seek new deal with Justin Jefferson; star WR absent so far from workouts, AP source says
Read full article: Vikings seek new deal with Justin Jefferson; star WR absent so far from workouts, AP source saysMinnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was absent on Monday when the Vikings held their first of 10 allowable organized team activities, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Vikings agree to deals with ex-rival RB Aaron Jones and QB Sam Darnold as initial sub for Cousins
Read full article: Vikings agree to deals with ex-rival RB Aaron Jones and QB Sam Darnold as initial sub for CousinsThe Minnesota Vikings stayed aggressive in free agency by adding former Green Bay running back Aaron Jones and 2018 third overall draft pick Sam Darnold as a temporary replacement at quarterback.
NFL free agency explained from salary cap and tampering to franchise and transition tags
Read full article: NFL free agency explained from salary cap and tampering to franchise and transition tagsThe NFL’s free agency frenzy kicks off Monday with a 52-hour legal tampering period ahead of the official start of the league year on Wednesday.
Joe Barry is out as Packers defensive coordinator after 3 seasons
Read full article: Joe Barry is out as Packers defensive coordinator after 3 seasonsJoe Barry is out as the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator after a turbulent third season on the job that ended with a loss in the NFC divisional round of the playoffs.
Playoff-bound Lions lose record-breaking rookie Sam LaPorta to knee injury in 30-20 win over Vikings
Read full article: Playoff-bound Lions lose record-breaking rookie Sam LaPorta to knee injury in 30-20 win over VikingsSam LaPorta had a 2-yard touchdown catch midway through the first quarter but later limped off the field with a knee injury in the Detroit Lions' 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Lions rookie TE Sam LaPorta's knee injury is 'not good news,' coach Dan Campbell says
Read full article: Lions rookie TE Sam LaPorta's knee injury is 'not good news,' coach Dan Campbell saysDetroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta limped off the field after appearing to hurt his left knee against Minnesota and was later taken toward the locker room on a cart.
Packers take control of playoff spot on Love's 4-touchdown night in 33-10 cruise past Vikings
Read full article: Packers take control of playoff spot on Love's 4-touchdown night in 33-10 cruise past VikingsJordan Love threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score to put the Green Bay Packers in control of a spot in the playoffs with a 33-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase day to day with shoulder injury. DT Reader and CB Ivey lost for the season
Read full article: Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase day to day with shoulder injury. DT Reader and CB Ivey lost for the seasonBengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase is day to day with a shoulder injury suffered in Saturday's win over the Vikings.
Jake Browning shines again for Bengals, rallying them to 27-24 overtime win over Vikings
Read full article: Jake Browning shines again for Bengals, rallying them to 27-24 overtime win over VikingsTee Higgins made a savvy goal-line move to score a touchdown and force overtime and Evan McPherson made a 29-yard field goal to seal a 27-24 victory for Cincinnati over the Minnesota Vikings, keeping the Bengals’ playoff hopes alive even with star quarterback Joe Burrow out for the season.
NFL continues to make incremental, widespread progress in diversity hiring, report says
Read full article: NFL continues to make incremental, widespread progress in diversity hiring, report saysThe National Football League continues to make incremental, widespread progress in its diversity hiring practices, according to an annual report.
Vikings get promising news on WR Justin Jefferson after he's taken to hospital with chest injury
Read full article: Vikings get promising news on WR Justin Jefferson after he's taken to hospital with chest injuryVikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was taken to a hospital after being hit in the chest during Minnesota’s 3-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, but he returned to Allegiant Stadium and then flew home with the team.
Vikings offensive coordinator arrested on suspicion of drunken driving
Read full article: Vikings offensive coordinator arrested on suspicion of drunken drivingMinnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after being stopped for speeding on a Minneapolis interstate highway.
Bears outlast Vikings 12-10 on 4th field goal by Santos after 4 interceptions of Dobbs
Read full article: Bears outlast Vikings 12-10 on 4th field goal by Santos after 4 interceptions of DobbsCairo Santos made a 30-yard field goal for Chicago with 10 seconds left for his fourth of the game after a miss on the opening drive, and the Bears had four interceptions of Joshua Dobbs in a defense-dominated 12-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
Wilson, Sutton hook up for winning TD as Broncos rally to end Vikings' 5-game winning streak, 21-20
Read full article: Wilson, Sutton hook up for winning TD as Broncos rally to end Vikings' 5-game winning streak, 21-20Russell Wilson's 15-yard touchdown throw to Courtland Sutton with 1:03 remaining propelled the Denver Broncos past the Minnesota Vikings 21-20.
49ers QB Brock Purdy clears concussion protocol and will start against the Bengals
Read full article: 49ers QB Brock Purdy clears concussion protocol and will start against the BengalsSan Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy cleared the final step of concussion protocol and is set to start on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Flag football and cricket are among five sports nearing inclusion for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Read full article: Flag football and cricket are among five sports nearing inclusion for 2028 Los Angeles OlympicsFlag football and cricket were among five sports that took their next step toward inevitably being added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Chiefs have Travis Kelce available; Broncos get Greg Dulcich back for AFC West matchup
Read full article: Chiefs have Travis Kelce available; Broncos get Greg Dulcich back for AFC West matchupAll-Pro tight end Travis Kelce was active for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night after hurting his ankle before finishing out last weekend’s win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Vikings to put Justin Jefferson on injured reserve for minimum 4-game absence, AP source confirms
Read full article: Vikings to put Justin Jefferson on injured reserve for minimum 4-game absence, AP source confirmsThe Minnesota Vikings will place wide receiver Justin Jefferson on injured reserve according to a person with knowledge of the decision speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had not been finalized.
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs outlast Vikings 27-20; Travis Kelce catches TD pass after hurting ankle
Read full article: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs outlast Vikings 27-20; Travis Kelce catches TD pass after hurting anklePatrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes in the third quarter, one to Travis Kelce after the All-Pro tight end briefly left the game with an ankle injury, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-20.
Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson leaves in the 4th quarter with a hamstring injury
Read full article: Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson leaves in the 4th quarter with a hamstring injuryMinnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was forced out of the game in the fourth quarter due to a right hamstring injury.
Chiefs star Travis Kelce shakes off an ankle injury with a key TD catch after his brief absence
Read full article: Chiefs star Travis Kelce shakes off an ankle injury with a key TD catch after his brief absenceKansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce left the game with a right ankle injury in the second quarter at Minnesota.
Vikings RB Mattison calls out racial slurs directed at him on social media after loss to Eagles
Read full article: Vikings RB Mattison calls out racial slurs directed at him on social media after loss to EaglesMinnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison said he received more than 60 “disgustingly disrespectful messages” through social media that included racial slurs and encouraged suicide in the aftermath of the team's recent loss.
Jalen Hurts runs for 2 TDs, throws for a score; Eagles hold off fumble-prone Vikings 34-28
Read full article: Jalen Hurts runs for 2 TDs, throws for a score; Eagles hold off fumble-prone Vikings 34-28Jalen Hurts ran for a pair of 1-yard touchdowns and threw a 63-yard TD pass to DeVonta Smith, D’Andre Swift ran for 175 yards and a score, and the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles held off the turnover-prone Minnesota Vikings 34-28.
Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debut
Read full article: Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debutBaker Mayfield recovered from a rough start to throw two touchdown passes without a turnover in his Tampa Bay debut, and the Buccaneers beat Minnesota 20-17 after three first-half turnovers by the Vikings.
Justin Jefferson selected top wide receiver by panel of AP Pro Football Writers
Read full article: Justin Jefferson selected top wide receiver by panel of AP Pro Football WritersJustin Jefferson has been setting records and terrifying defenses since the Minnesota Vikings selected him in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft.
Jets agree to terms with former Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, AP source says
Read full article: Jets agree to terms with former Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the deal says the New York Jets agreed to terms on a one-year contract with former Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook on Monday, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Seahawks WR Cade Johnson taken to hospital as precaution for evaluation for head and neck injuries
Read full article: Seahawks WR Cade Johnson taken to hospital as precaution for evaluation for head and neck injuriesSeattle wide receiver Cade Johnson was taken to a hospital to be evaluated for head and neck injuries during halftime of the Seahawks’ preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings.
NFL suspends Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike indefinitely for gambling on games
Read full article: NFL suspends Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike indefinitely for gambling on gamesThe NFL has indefinitely suspended Denver Broncos defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike for betting on league games during the 2022 season.
Minnesota Vikings releasing star running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasons, AP source says
Read full article: Minnesota Vikings releasing star running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasons, AP source saysThe Minnesota Vikings are parting ways with star running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasons.
Browns agree to acquire Pro Bowl defensive end Za'Darius Smith from Vikings, AP source says
Read full article: Browns agree to acquire Pro Bowl defensive end Za'Darius Smith from Vikings, AP source saysThe Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Za’Darius Smith from the Minnesota Vikings.
AP source: Packers extend QB Jordan Love's deal through 2024
Read full article: AP source: Packers extend QB Jordan Love's deal through 2024A person familiar with the situation says the Green Bay Packers and quarterback Jordan Love have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension that makes his deal run through 2024, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Giants outlast Vikings 31-24 for 1st playoff win in 11 years
Read full article: Giants outlast Vikings 31-24 for 1st playoff win in 11 yearsDaniel Jones passed for 301 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 78 yards in his first career playoff game for the New York Giants in a 31-24 victory over Minnesota in the wild-card round.
Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph's game-ending 61-yard FG
Read full article: Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph's game-ending 61-yard FGGreg Joseph kicked a career-long 61-yard field goal as time expired to give the Minnesota Vikings a 27-24 victory that prevented the New York Giants from clinching a playoff spot.
Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26
Read full article: Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the last a go-ahead score to Adam Thielen in the fourth quarter to push the Minnesota Vikings past the New England Patriots 33-26.
Vikings get critical Allen turnovers, stun Bills 33-30 in OT
Read full article: Vikings get critical Allen turnovers, stun Bills 33-30 in OTPatrick Peterson intercepted Josh Allen with 1:12 left in overtime to finally end a sloppy, yet thrilling back-and-forth game between two of the NFL’s best teams, and the Minnesota Vikings completed their rally from a 17-point second-half deficit to beat the Buffalo Bills 33-30.
NFL player arrested in Miami, accused of following woman into club bathroom
Read full article: NFL player arrested in Miami, accused of following woman into club bathroomPolice arrested Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Oli Udoh at a downtown Miami nightclub early Saturday morning after security guards accused him of following a woman into the bathroom and refusing to leave.
Miami Sports Pod: Dolphins lose third straight game, Heat set to begin new season
Read full article: Miami Sports Pod: Dolphins lose third straight game, Heat set to begin new seasonAfter opening the season with a perfect 3-0 record, the Miami Dolphins lost their third straight game on Sunday at home to the Minnesota Vikings.
Saints RB Kamara faces $10M lawsuit on top of felony charge
Read full article: Saints RB Kamara faces $10M lawsuit on top of felony chargeA lawsuit filed this week against New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara seeks $10 million in damages and a jury trial in connection with the February assault of a man in Las Vegas during Pro Bowl weekend.
Vikings hang on for 28-25 win over Saints in London
Read full article: Vikings hang on for 28-25 win over Saints in LondonGreg Joseph kicked a 47-yard field goal with 24 seconds left and the Minnesota Vikings hung on for a 28-25 win over New Orleans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when the Saints’ Wil Lutz’s 61-yard tying attempt hit the left upright and then the crossbar as time expired.
Winless no more: Lions top Vikes 29-27 for 1st W in Week 13
Read full article: Winless no more: Lions top Vikes 29-27 for 1st W in Week 13Jared Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired, lifting the previously winless Detroit Lions to a 29-27 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
With Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16
Read full article: With Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16Cooper Rush subbed for the injured Dak Prescott and passed for 325 yards and two second-half touchdowns, the last a 5-yarder to Amari Cooper with 51 seconds left in the Dallas Cowboys’ 20-16 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.