Tough path to playoffs for Vikings worsens without Thielen
2 years, 11 months ago

Tough path to playoffs for Vikings worsens without Thielen

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have had one of those nail-biter seasons, and there’s not much left to chew on with their chance of making the playoffs now in low-percentage territory. The venerable wide receiver was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, so the only way he could return from his sprained ankle this season would be with the Vikings playing deep into January. “But it does give a great opportunity to some of our younger receivers, and we’ll have to bring them along quickly.” The Vikings play at Green Bay on Sunday night, where the NFC North champion Packers will be playing to stay on track for the No. The 31-year-old Thielen must sit out a minimum of three games, meaning the Vikings would have to make the playoffs and win a first-round matchup for him to even be eligible to return. We’re going to miss that in the red zone,” said running back Dalvin Cook, who has returned from the COVID-19 reserve list after sitting out against the Rams.

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Panthers turn to youth to replace veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen on Sunday vs. Bengals
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Panthers turn to youth to replace veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen on Sunday vs. Bengals

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers will turn to a pair of young wide receivers to help fill the void of veteran Adam Thielen, who’ll miss at least four weeks recovering from a right hamstring injury. “As we go through the week we will see who can provide a spark to this pass game as we continue to develop.” The …

Vikings will start Hall at QB for final preseason game vs. Eagles, sign ex-Gophers RB Ibrahim
4 months ago

Vikings will start Hall at QB for final preseason game vs. Eagles, sign ex-Gophers RB Ibrahim

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings will start Jaren Hall at quarterback for their final preseason game, with J.J. McCarthy on the mend and Sam Darnold solidified as the starter for the regular season. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Thursday that Hall will likely be relieved at some point Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles by recent acquisition Matt Corral. Nick Mullens, …

Vikings QB McCarthy held out of practice with soreness in right knee after promising preseason debut
4 months, 1 week ago

Vikings QB McCarthy held out of practice with soreness in right knee after promising preseason debut

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy reported soreness in his right knee and was held out of practice on Monday night to undergo further examination. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said the team didn’t have reason to believe McCarthy was experiencing any problem beyond routine soreness, but O’Connell said he wasn’t sure yet whether McCarthy would travel this week …

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

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

Vikings still struggling to stop the quarterback carousel from spinning with Cousins out
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings still struggling to stop the quarterback carousel from spinning with Cousins out

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Kirk Cousins naturally evoked the loudest roar of the night in Minnesota, further amping up a high-energy atmosphere for a crucial game against Green Bay. When Jaren Hall was benched for Nick Mullens at halftime, after an interception and a fumble each set up a Packers touchdown, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell switched quarterbacks for the fifth time in …

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

Vikings’ defense driving playoff chase as O’Connell mulls another QB change
1 year ago

Vikings’ defense driving playoff chase as O’Connell mulls another QB change

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings are still in control of a spot in the playoffs, even as they’re facing the possibility of a fourth starting quarterback this season. Whether Joshua Dobbs will keep the job or Nick Mullens will turn a decent relief appearance into a promotion, well, coach Kevin O’Connell could be forgiven for delaying such a declaration. “It …

The Vikings started 0-3. Now they’re 4-4 and really in crisis without Kirk Cousins
1 year, 1 month ago

The Vikings started 0-3. Now they’re 4-4 and really in crisis without Kirk Cousins

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have already endured the frustration of opening the season by losing three straight one-score games, an 0-3 start that has preceded an appearance in the playoffs only six times in the history of the NFL. They’ve already played three of the four teams that reached the conference championships last season and two of their …

Vikings confirm Cousins is done for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in a devastating blow
1 year, 1 month ago

Vikings confirm Cousins is done for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in a devastating blow

News 18  

EAGAN, Minn.: Kirk Cousins has a torn right Achilles tendon that will end his season, the Minnesota Vikings announced on Monday after his first career injury put a somber tone on their three-game winning streak. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has raised the possibility of returning yet this season from his torn left Achilles tendon, but after getting hurt …

Vikings beat Packers 24-10 but lose Cousins to possible Achilles tendon injury
1 year, 1 month ago

Vikings beat Packers 24-10 but lose Cousins to possible Achilles tendon injury

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Kirk Cousins threw a pair of touchdown passes before leaving with what the Vikings fear is an Achilles tendon injury, and Minnesota beat the slumping Green Bay Packers 24-10 on Sunday. BENGALS 31, 49ERS 17 SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes, Cincinnati intercepted Brock Purdy on back-to-back passes in the second half, …

Cousins throws 2 TD passes before leaving with injury in Vikings’ 24-10 victory over Packers
1 year, 1 month ago

Cousins throws 2 TD passes before leaving with injury in Vikings’ 24-10 victory over Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Kirk Cousins led the Minnesota Vikings back to relevance after their poor start to the season. Cousins threw a pair of touchdown passes before leaving in the fourth quarter of the Vikings’ 24-10 victory over the slumping Green Bay Packers 24-10 on Sunday. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said after the game that the Vikings are “fearing …

Vikings take USC WR Jordan Addison at No. 23 in NFL draft
1 year, 7 months ago

Vikings take USC WR Jordan Addison at No. 23 in NFL draft

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Jordan Addison could hardly have found a better place to break into the NFL than Minnesota, with Justin Jefferson in place to learn from. The Vikings selected the USC wide receiver with the 23rd overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, giving their superstar a viable sidekick after the jettisoning of veteran Adam Thielen — …

Vikings cut WR Thielen after 10 years with home-state team
1 year, 9 months ago

Vikings cut WR Thielen after 10 years with home-state team

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Adam Thielen grew up in Minnesota as an avid fan of the Vikings, a sports-loving kid who desired to one day catch passes just like Cris Carter and Randy Moss. After playing at an NCAA Division II program on a $500 scholarship at Minnesota State, Thielen considered a career in dental equipment sales before taking part in one …

Vikings offense still seeking complete performance
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 …

Vikings acquire tight end TJ Hockenson in trade with Lions
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 …

With Kirk Cousins out, Vikings’ playoff hopes disintegrate
2 years, 11 months ago

With Kirk Cousins out, Vikings’ playoff hopes disintegrate

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Minnesota Vikings’ offense didn’t show much sign of life without Kirk Cousins around. “They’re a good team and they got after us tonight.” Green Bay scored the game’s first 20 points while the Vikings went three-and-out on five of their first seven possessions. “There’s a lot of teams that have had to deal with similar …

Vikings won’t have CB Cameron Dantzler for Packers game
2 years, 11 months ago

Vikings won’t have CB Cameron Dantzler for Packers game

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Cornerback Cameron Dantzler has joined the list of Minnesota Vikings unavailable for their Sunday night game with the Green Bay Packers. The Vikings’ list of inactive players also includes quarterback Kyle Sloter, running back Wayne Gallman, guard Wyatt Davis and defensive end Tashawn Bower. The Packers’ list of inactive players includes safeties Shawn Davis and Vernon …

Vikings lose Cousins to COVID list before game vs. Packers
2 years, 11 months ago

Vikings lose Cousins to COVID list before game vs. Packers

Associated Press  

Kirk Cousins has never missed a game in the NFL to injury. The Vikings placed their starting quarterback on the COVID-19 reserve list Friday, two days before their most important game of the season at Green Bay. “They’ve still got multiple playmakers on that offense, whether they do it through the air or on the ground.” After Minnesota’s last game, …

Vikings TE Smith likely done for season after knee surgery
3 years, 3 months ago

Vikings TE Smith likely done for season after knee surgery

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings are bracing for the season-long absence of on-the-rise tight end Irv Smith Jr., after knee surgery Wednesday for a torn meniscus. I would expect whenever he’s back the same great player that he was.” The Vikings acquired tight end Chris Herndon in a trade Tuesday with the New York Jets to help reinforce the …

Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions
3 years, 11 months 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 …

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