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4 weeks ago

How Justin Jefferson played a huge role beyond the box score in Vikings’ win over Bears

EAGAN, Minn. — If you were a defensive coordinator, how would you defend yourself? “It’s either let everybody else go off or let Justin go off,” the Minnesota Vikings’ superstar receiver said. Even when elite cornerback Jaylon Johnson manned Jefferson on the line of scrimmage, Chicago’s linebackers and safeties shaded toward Jefferson and seemed attentive to his every move. Jefferson …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vikings love to tout tight end Josh Oliver, despite his unglamorous run-blocking role

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — There’s hardly a less heralded role in an NFL offense than the run-blocking tight end, in light of the evolution of the position that has planted sleek pass-catchers routinely capable of beating safeties in one-on-one matchups up the seam all over the league. “Josh is the best blocking tight end in the league, and that’s no disrespect …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell says his team’s 4-0 record means ‘nothing’ against Jets in London

Associated Press

WATFORD, England — The Minnesota Vikings are undefeated so far this season — and undefeated in international games in franchise history. “We’ve got to go out for four quarters this week and re-establish ourselves — our identity, our play style, our football philosophy — it’s got to be re-established on a week-in week-out basis,” O’Connell said. “It was great, honestly, …

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5 months ago

Vikings put Hockenson on PUP list to start camp with star tight end still rehabbing from ACL repair

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson was placed on the physically unable to perform list as expected on Monday for the beginning of training camp, his recovery from a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee not yet complete. “He’s well ahead of schedule from a standpoint of some of the benchmarks throughout his rehab,” coach …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: More playmakers for Bryce Young, offense

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After claiming the draft was not about helping Bryce Young but making the entire team better, the Carolina Panthers naturally used three of their first four picks on playmakers to help Young. “He’s gonna be an asset for Bryce Young,” NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah said of Sanders, arguably the second-best receiving tight end in the draft. …

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8 months, 1 week ago

T.J. Hockenson is recovering from an ACL repair and hoping the NFL outlaws the low hit that hurt him

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — For as smooth as the rehabilitation process has been for T.J. Hockenson since he tore the ACL in his right knee, the Minnesota Vikings tight end is not even halfway done with it. I understand that’s kind of what they expect you to do in the league,” Hockenson said on Monday in his first public interview since …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings enter offseason as Kirk Cousins’ potential return at QB weighs on other pressing needs

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings have entered another pivotal offseason, revolving around the club’s still-uncertain plans at quarterback. Cousins, who had enough qualifying attempts to finish third in the NFL in passer rating despite playing in only eight games, didn’t directly answer a question on Monday about whether he would sign with the Vikings for less …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Lions hang on to beat Vikings 30-24 and clinch 1st division title since 1993

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Dan Campbell towered over the podium in a black T-shirt commemorating Detroit’s first division title in 30 years, reveling in the moment as the bass from the locker room next door pulsated through the walls. When the Lions played at Minnesota two years ago in Campbell’s first season, the 6-foot-5 head coach cried during his postgame news conference …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Vikings lose tight end T.J. Hockenson and wide receiver Jordan Addison in latest wave of injuries

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings lost two more important offensive players during Sunday’s 30-24 loss to Detroit as tight end T.J. Hockenson and receiver Jordan Addison left the game with injuries. Addison, a rookie, hurt his ankle during an interception return by Lions safety Kerby Joseph in the second quarter. The Vikings were already playing without quarterback Kirk Cousins and …

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1 year ago

NFL Week 16: Lions hold off late Vikings rally to clinch division title

LA Times

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrates after catching a one-yard touchdown pass against the Vikings on Sunday in Minneapolis. Packers 33, Panthers 30 Jordan Love threw for two touchdowns, ran for one and made two big completions to set up Anders Carlson’s 32-yard field goal with 19 seconds left, and visiting Green Bay survived a fourth-quarter rally by Carolina …

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1 year ago

Bears outlast Vikings 12-10 on 4th field goal by Santos after 4 interceptions of Dobbs

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — The Chicago Bears finally won one of these up-for-grab games after all those painful finishes. Cairo Santos made a 30-yard field goal with 10 seconds left, his fourth of the night 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 on Monday. …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Kirk Cousins’ Achilles injury leaves Vikings teammates emotional despite win over Packers

New York Times

GREEN BAY, Wis. — They knew. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said after the game the team is “fearing an Achilles injury.” Meanwhile, a league source told The Athletic’s Dianna Russini that the Vikings believe Cousins tore his Achilles tendon. GO DEEPER Vikings QB Kirk Cousins tears Achilles “I’m thinking of Kirk,” O’Connell said. Before Netflix’s “Quarterback” aired, a lot of …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Revisiting the 2022 NFL trade deadline: Which deals were hits (McCaffrey) and misses (Claypool)?

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of the NFL trade deadline including the latest deals, rumors and analysis. GO DEEPER Mueller: Five deals I'd like to see before the NFL trade deadline Bears get: WR Chase Claypool Steelers get: 2023 second-round pick Verdict: Regrettable move for Chicago. Jaguars get: WR Calvin Ridley Falcons get: 2023 conditional fifth-round pick, 2024 conditional second-round …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Keenan Allen’s ‘maestro performance’ paints better picture as Chargers finally win

LA Times

The Chargers and Minnesota Vikings — winless cousins, if you will — were careening toward irrelevance, looking to pump the brakes on a season already spinning out of control. “I didn’t really know the statistics of it until we became 0-2 and guys started talking about, `Well, if you go 0-3, I don’t think a team’s made the playoffs since …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Why T.J. Hockenson’s extension matters for Justin Jefferson’s Vikings future

New York Times

EAGAN, Minn. — Last November, the day after the Minnesota Vikings traded for T.J. Hockenson, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said something interesting. More relevant to Adofo-Mensah’s point, though, Hockenson’s arrival allowed the Vikings offense to further stretch the field. Understanding why requires a review of last season, an assessment of how Hockenson changed the complexion of the Vikings offense and …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Vikings agree to terms with Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson on contract extension

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings made a bold midseason move last year to trade for T.J. Hockenson. “I’m excited to actually play football and go out there and have to not worry about anything else and move forward from everything and go win some games,” Hockenson said after practice. “I don’t think there was ever any sense of quid …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Lions address wide variety of needs in draft, deal Swift

Associated Press

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Up, down and all around — the Detroit Lions traded picks throughout the NFL draft and wound up adding players to every offensive and defensive unit. Gibbs, who averaged 6.1 yards per carry for the Crimson Tide last season, and free agent signee David Montgomery will form the team’s 1-2 backfield punch. The Iowa product will …

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1 year, 9 months ago

AP sources: Vikings reach deals with DE Davenport, TE Oliver

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings ramped up their pass rush and run blocking on Monday by agreeing to terms with former New Orleans defensive end Marcus Davenport and former Baltimore tight end Josh Oliver, according to two different people with direct knowledge of each deal. The Vikings still needed to clear more than $7 million in salary cap charges when …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings offense still seeking complete performance

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have made the first year for coach Kevin O’Connell an unforgettable and unparalleled season of late-game drama, with an NFL-record 11 wins in one-score decisions. “We’re still hunting that four quarters of true, consistent football that we want to see,” O’Connell said after the 27-24 victory over the New York Giants on Saturday. WHAT’S WORKING …

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2 years ago

Vikings can clinch NFC North with win or tie against Lions

Associated Press

MINNESOTA VIKINGS at DETROIT Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Lions by 1 1/2 AGAINST THE SPREAD: Vikings 6-5-1; Lions 8-3-1 SERIES RECORD: Lions lead 80-40-2 LAST MEETING: Vikings beat Lions 28-24 on Sept. 25, in Minneapolis. He has been progressing through the protocol and took part in practice on Wednesday on a limited basis.. Five Vikings …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Vikings acquire tight end TJ Hockenson in trade with Lions

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings acquired tight end T.J. Hockenson from the division rival Detroit Lions a few hours before the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, giving the NFC North leader another skill-position standout for a high-caliber offense. The deal, which was pending completion of Hockenson passing a physical exam, came two days after a serious ankle injury for primary …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Lions risers and fallers: Derrick Barnes, Tom Kennedy catch Dan Campbell’s eye; is Tim Boyle still QB2?

New York Times

The goals of preseason football are to properly evaluate a roster against live competition and to avoid any disastrous injuries. There were a couple of those on Harris’ tape Saturday night — plays where, if the refs had been in a more aggressive mood, the Steelers would have been backing up 10 yards. Levi Onwuzurike, DT and Derrick Barnes, LB …

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How Justin Jefferson played a huge role beyond the box score in Vikings’ win over Bears

Vikings love to tout tight end Josh Oliver, despite his unglamorous run-blocking role

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell says his team’s 4-0 record means ‘nothing’ against Jets in London

Vikings put Hockenson on PUP list to start camp with star tight end still rehabbing from ACL repair

Panthers 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: More playmakers for Bryce Young, offense

T.J. Hockenson is recovering from an ACL repair and hoping the NFL outlaws the low hit that hurt him

Vikings enter offseason as Kirk Cousins’ potential return at QB weighs on other pressing needs

Lions hang on to beat Vikings 30-24 and clinch 1st division title since 1993

Vikings lose tight end T.J. Hockenson and wide receiver Jordan Addison in latest wave of injuries

NFL Week 16: Lions hold off late Vikings rally to clinch division title

Bears outlast Vikings 12-10 on 4th field goal by Santos after 4 interceptions of Dobbs

Kirk Cousins’ Achilles injury leaves Vikings teammates emotional despite win over Packers

Revisiting the 2022 NFL trade deadline: Which deals were hits (McCaffrey) and misses (Claypool)?

Keenan Allen’s ‘maestro performance’ paints better picture as Chargers finally win

Why T.J. Hockenson’s extension matters for Justin Jefferson’s Vikings future

Vikings agree to terms with Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson on contract extension

Lions address wide variety of needs in draft, deal Swift

AP sources: Vikings reach deals with DE Davenport, TE Oliver

Vikings offense still seeking complete performance

Vikings can clinch NFC North with win or tie against Lions

Vikings acquire tight end TJ Hockenson in trade with Lions

Lions risers and fallers: Derrick Barnes, Tom Kennedy catch Dan Campbell’s eye; is Tim Boyle still QB2?