Vikings defense falters again to force quick postseason exit
1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings defense falters again to force quick postseason exit

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings faced plenty of questions about their legitimacy as a contender in the NFC, the rare 13-win team with a negative point differential during the regular season. Playoff newbie Daniel Jones passed for 301 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 78 yards to lead an unflappable performance by a Giants team that was nowhere near the NFL’s most productive offenses in 2022. “We made some solid adjustments at halftime, added some pressure, got after them a bit, but we let a stream come from them, and a couple drives and we fell short — about one or two stops short.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Vikings rallied as they’ve done so often this season from two separate 10-point deficits, but when Greg Joseph made the tying field goal early in the fourth quarter they were kicking themselves for not taking the lead. But O’Connell will face one of his most important decisions for Year Two next week when he determines whether or not to bring back defensive coordinator Ed Donatell.

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The Vikings are showing their worth at 10-2 by winning the games that don’t go smoothly
1 month ago

The Vikings are showing their worth at 10-2 by winning the games that don’t go smoothly

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings started the season 5-0 in relatively comfortable fashion before losing two tight games in a five-day span. “I think we continue to learn things about our team that will pay a lot of dividends moving forward,” coach Kevin O’Connell said. “If you’ve got true belief and authentic belief with all the time we’ve spent together …

Aaron Jones earns redemption with game-winning TD to lift Vikings past Cardinals: Key takeaways
1 month ago

Aaron Jones earns redemption with game-winning TD to lift Vikings past Cardinals: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Doug Haller, Alec Lewis and RJ Kraft Sam Darnold’s touchdown pass to Aaron Jones with 1:13 left in the fourth quarter lifted the Minnesota Vikings to a 23-22 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The Cardinals’ loss combined with Seattle’s win over the New York Jets leaves Arizona a game back of the Seahawks in the NFC West …

Brian Daboll says Giants will ‘evaluate’ at QB after Daniel Jones’ struggles in loss to Panthers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Brian Daboll says Giants will ‘evaluate’ at QB after Daniel Jones’ struggles in loss to Panthers

New York Times  

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll said the team would “evaluate” the quarterback position after Daniel Jones threw two interceptions in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. This INT 🔥🔥🔥🔥 📺: NFL Network pic.twitter.com/3h2i0ql6iQ — Carolina Panthers November 10, 2024 Jones finished with 190 passing yards and a 50.5 passer rating, along with 26 rushing yards …

Vikings’ Aaron Jones is week to week with hip injury, avoiding long-term absence
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Vikings’ Aaron Jones is week to week with hip injury, avoiding long-term absence

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings are treating running back Aaron Jones’ right hip injury as a week-to-week condition, coach Kevin O’Connell said Tuesday. The Vikings, who are the only undefeated team remaining in the NFC, have begun their bye week and don’t play again until Oct. 20 against Detroit. “All the early information that we’ve got so far, it looks …

Minnesota Vikings smother New York Jets in London to continue unbeaten NFL start
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Minnesota Vikings smother New York Jets in London to continue unbeaten NFL start

The Independent  

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Dak Prescott leads Dallas Cowboys to 20-15 win over New York Giants
3 months, 1 week ago

Dak Prescott leads Dallas Cowboys to 20-15 win over New York Giants

The Independent  

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The Vikings’ defense shines in their opener to Flores’ satisfaction after an offseason restocking
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Vikings’ defense shines in their opener to Flores’ satisfaction after an offseason restocking

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings had long been in full control of the New York Giants in this promising season-opening performance, when Byron Murphy Jr. batted away a fourth-down pass near the goal line late in the fourth quarter to ensure a touchdown-free afternoon for a revamped defense. “Guys were disciplined up front, playing unselfish, doing the right things,” …

Darnold throws 2 TD passes and Van Ginkel scores on a 1-handed INT as Vikings easily top Giants 28-6
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Darnold throws 2 TD passes and Van Ginkel scores on a 1-handed INT as Vikings easily top Giants 28-6

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Sam Darnold had one of those super performances at MetLife Stadium that New York Jets fans hoped to see weekly after he was drafted No. Darnold threw two touchdown passes in a highly efficient performance and Andrew Van Ginkel scored on a spectacular one-handed 10-yard interception return to lead the Vikings to an easy 28-6 victory …

The Vikings have big plans for an energized Aaron Jones. He feels like he’s just entering his prime
4 months ago

The Vikings have big plans for an energized Aaron Jones. He feels like he’s just entering his prime

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Aaron Jones has begun his eighth NFL season, approaching a new team in Minnesota and his looming 30th birthday in December with the aplomb a running back in the NFL needs these days to stay healthy and relevant. “I feel like every year, I’m getting better and better, and last year I felt like I was just …

Vikings’ loss to Lions underscored another glaring need: impact players at cornerback
1 year ago

Vikings’ loss to Lions underscored another glaring need: impact players at cornerback

New York Times  

If paid close enough attention to the second half of Sunday’s game, you might have noticed Brian Flores’ curveball. Detroit averaged 7.1 yards per play against the Vikings’ man calls in the second half. GO DEEPER Justin Jefferson deserves better after carrying team in Vikings' loss to Lions Notably, Flores has mostly refrained from deploying man coverage this season. “If …

Bears outlast Vikings 12-10 on 4th field goal by Santos after 4 interceptions of Dobbs
1 year, 1 month 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. …

Geno Smith’s big throws and Jason Myers’ walk-off field goal lift Seahawks past Commanders 29-26
1 year, 1 month ago

Geno Smith’s big throws and Jason Myers’ walk-off field goal lift Seahawks past Commanders 29-26

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Given the opportunity for some more heroics in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter, Geno Smith was nearly flawless. Smith led a pair of scoring drives late in the fourth quarter, the second leading to Jason Myers’ 43-yard field goal as time expired, and Seattle held off the Washington Commanders 29-26 on Sunday. Smith and Washington QB …

Giants QB Daniel Jones not second-guessing decision to re-enter Raiders game
1 year, 1 month ago

Giants QB Daniel Jones not second-guessing decision to re-enter Raiders game

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones isn’t second-guessing his decision to re-enter the game after feeling some instability in his right knee and having it buckle in the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders last week. “I just tried to make a cut and I felt my knee kind of shift a little bit, kind …

Giants’ struggles in loss to Raiders amplified by inept offense and Daniel Jones’ injury
1 year, 2 months ago

Giants’ struggles in loss to Raiders amplified by inept offense and Daniel Jones’ injury

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — It seems to be one step forward and two steps back for the New York Giants lately. After getting Daniel Jones back following a three-game absence because of neck injury, the quarterback injured his right knee in the second quarter of the Giants’ 30-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. “I guess you could say, …

Giants QB Daniel Jones inactive for Sunday against the Commanders, Taylor gets start again
1 year, 2 months ago

Giants QB Daniel Jones inactive for Sunday against the Commanders, Taylor gets start again

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones missed his second straight game with a neck injury and Tyrod Taylor got the start for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders. Jones returned to practice on a limited basis this week after missing the Sunday night’s game in Buffalo against the Bills. When the teams started warmups Sunday, Jones …

Mac Jones benched again while Patriots suffer worst home shutout in franchise history
1 year, 2 months ago

Mac Jones benched again while Patriots suffer worst home shutout in franchise history

Associated Press  

— The New England Patriots gave up. Down 24-0 early in the second half, hearing boos at home like they used to on the road, a week after the worst loss of coach Bill Belichick’s career, with quarterback Mac Jones on his way to the bench for the second straight game, the Patriots punted the ball away on a fourth-and-3 …

Seattle’s defence dismantles the New York Giants as Seahawks win 24-3
1 year, 3 months ago

Seattle’s defence dismantles the New York Giants as Seahawks win 24-3

The Independent  

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Daniel Jones throws for 321 yards, Giants rally from 21-point deficit to beat Cardinals 31-28
1 year, 3 months ago

Daniel Jones throws for 321 yards, Giants rally from 21-point deficit to beat Cardinals 31-28

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — On the first play of the second half, New York quarterback Daniel Jones dropped back and heaved a 58-yard completion to rookie Jalin Hyatt over the middle of the field. “It’s not always easy to be mentally tough when you’re down 60-0 after a game and a half.” New York kept the pressure on in the fourth, …

Giants outlast Vikings 31-24 for 1st playoff win in 11 years
1 year, 11 months ago

Giants outlast Vikings 31-24 for 1st playoff win in 11 years

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — First-year head coach Brian Daboll had his upstart team fully prepared. “This is where you can create your legacy in the playoffs, and what a way to start it off.” The defense finished off the franchise’s first playoff win since the Super Bowl 11 years ago by swarming tight end T.J. Hockenson at midfield after a 3-yard reception …

Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph’s game-ending 61-yard FG
2 years ago

Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph’s game-ending 61-yard FG

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Jefferson got the ball just far enough across midfield for Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell to summon Greg Joseph for a kick he’d never before made in a game from that distance. Joseph’s franchise-record 61-yard field goal as time expired gave the Vikings a 27-24 victory on Saturday that prevented the New York Giants from clinching a …

Banged-up Giants facing big task on Thanksgiving in Dallas
2 years, 1 month ago

Banged-up Giants facing big task on Thanksgiving in Dallas

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants are facing adversity for the first time this season as they head to Dallas to face the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Lions rookie defensive end Aidan Hutchinson intercepted Daniel Jones and later recovered Isaiah Hodgins’ fumble to set up 14 points. The Giants lost rookie receiver Wan’Dale Robinson for the season to a …

Did Giants QB Daniel Jones miss an opportunity to cement his future?
2 years, 1 month ago

Did Giants QB Daniel Jones miss an opportunity to cement his future?

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — With the Giants facing what was then their largest deficit of the season as they entered the fourth quarter, quarterback Daniel Jones drove the offense 67 yards down the field for a touchdown. GO DEEPER Anatomy of a Giants collapse: Turnovers, miscues, injuries spell disaster vs. Lions Before Hodgins’ fumble, it was looking for a moment …

Vikings get critical Allen turnovers, stun Bills 33-30 in OT
2 years, 1 month ago

Vikings get critical Allen turnovers, stun Bills 33-30 in OT

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Count out the Vikings all you want. 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, in which Minnesota rallied from a 17-point second-half deficit. Look at us now.” The Vikings took advantage of three turnovers by Allen in the …

Cowboys lean on defense in Prescott’s return, top Lions 24-6
2 years, 2 months ago

Cowboys lean on defense in Prescott’s return, top Lions 24-6

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott made sure to remember what he watched during the five games the star quarterback missed with a fractured right thumb. “I’m just trying to play my role and make sure that I put this team in the best chance to win.” The Lions got a solid showing for three quarters from the NFL’s worst defense, …

Daniel Jones, Giants beat long odds; defense goes blitz-crazy in win vs. Ravens
2 years, 2 months ago

Daniel Jones, Giants beat long odds; defense goes blitz-crazy in win vs. Ravens

New York Times  

Another week, another Giants win. Considering how conservative the Giants’ passing attack has been, one would expect the approach on third-and-longs to be a safe check-down from quarterback Daniel Jones to improve field position before punting. 📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/GJmvBjuYzb — New York Giants October 16, 2022 Daboll said he hopes to play Robinson “a little bit more this week.” It …

Vikings come back to beat Lions — but admit there’s plenty of room for improvement
2 years, 3 months ago

Vikings come back to beat Lions — but admit there’s plenty of room for improvement

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — The louder the roar at U.S. Bank Stadium, the farther Kevin O’Connell bounced down the sideline. “I know there’s going to be a ton of things to clean up as a team, as an offense, as an individual,” wide receiver Adam Thielen said. “But we’re still all figuring out this defense.” The Lions offense benefited from four fourth-down …

Vikings keep Rodgers off field late, nip Packers 34-31
3 years, 1 month ago

Vikings keep Rodgers off field late, nip Packers 34-31

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Greg Joseph made a 29-yard field goal as time expired to give the Minnesota Vikings a 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, finishing a classic back-and-forth with Aaron Rodgers by making sure the three-time NFL MVP didn’t get to touch the ball last. Kirk Cousins passed for 341 yards and three touchdowns for the Vikings, …

Cousins, Vikings offense leaving far too many tries short
3 years, 2 months ago

Cousins, Vikings offense leaving far too many tries short

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — For all their setbacks over the first six weeks, whether self-inflicted or unlucky, the Minnesota Vikings emerged from their bye in a favorable position. “But I still think everyone’s got to kind of look at themselves, and say, ‘What could I have done to win?’” The offense has produced several winning halves in the seven games this year, …

Cousins throws TD pass in OT; Vikings beat Panthers 34-28
3 years, 2 months ago

Cousins throws TD pass in OT; Vikings beat Panthers 34-28

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — So much for the Minnesota Vikings’ second-half scoring woes. “It’s an absolute grind and it takes everything you got.” The Vikings had not scored a second-half touchdown in their previous four games, but Cook broke the streak with a 16-yard touchdown run to give the Vikings the lead and Cousins added a 5-yard touchdown pass to Thielen …

Vikings survive Lions rally 19-17 on Joseph FG at final gun
3 years, 2 months ago

Vikings survive Lions rally 19-17 on Joseph FG at final gun

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Mike Zimmer has seen enough game-deciding kicks in eight years as coach of the Minnesota Vikings, with outcomes more often than not favoring the other team, that he usually turns away. Greg Joseph made a 54-yard field goal as time expired to give the Vikings a 19-17 victory over the Lions on Sunday after new Detroit coach Dan …

Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions
4 years ago

Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Kirk Cousins danced in the end zone after running for a go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Vikings went on to celebrate the end of a disappointing season with a 37-35 win over the lowly Detroit Lions on Sunday. “We were really close to being in the playoffs,” Cousins said after throwing three touchdowns …

Jones’ big day helps Packers beat Lions 42-21 in home opener
4 years, 3 months ago

Jones’ big day helps Packers beat Lions 42-21 in home opener

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Jones wanted to do a Lambeau Leap even without fans in the stands. Jones rushed for a career-high 168 yards and scored three touchdowns, including a 75-yard breakaway, as the Green Bay Packers rallied from an early 11-point deficit to beat the Detroit Lions 42-21 on Sunday. Hopefully, I picked up some sponsors.” Jones also …

Vikings overcome 20-0 deficit at half to beat Broncos 27-23
5 years, 1 month ago

Vikings overcome 20-0 deficit at half to beat Broncos 27-23

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings had barely moved the ball at all, when they gathered in a humbled locker room after an awful first half. The Vikings erased a 20-0 halftime deficit with touchdowns on each of their four drives in the second half, fending off the Broncos by forcing three straight incomplete passes in the end zone over the …

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