Vikings eye 4th straight win and try to gain ground in NFC North when they meet struggling Bears
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Vikings eye 4th straight win and try to gain ground in NFC North when they meet struggling Bears

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CHICAGO — The Minnesota Vikings understand the Chicago Bears are trying to keep a season that’s slipping away from falling completely out of reach. “This could make or break them.” The Vikings hope to “break” the Bears and maybe gain ground in the NFC North on Sunday in a matchup between teams headed in opposite directions. “That’s not going to change my mindset, nor is it going to change it now.” Grounded Vikings The Vikings had just 33 rushes for 82 yards last week against the Titans, a season-worst average of 2.5 yards per attempt, and they’ve been particularly struggling in short-yardage situations this year. He can escape the pocket and make a lot of plays with his legs, so we’ve got to rush accordingly and try to keep him in the pocket,” Vikings outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel said. “You don’t want to rush scared, but you’ve definitely got to rush smart.” Smooth operators The Bears’ used more quick-hit passes and pre-snap motion against Green Bay, creating some mismatches and giving Williams more time to figure out the defense.

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Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears
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Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears

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MINNEAPOLIS — Their spot in the playoffs secure, the Minnesota Vikings delivered a prime-time performance seeped in those ingredients that frequently fuel postseason success. “We’re going to have to play well and continue to improve, chasing our best football.” Justin Jefferson had seven catches for 73 yards, among them a touchdown from Sam Darnold in the first quarter that was …

Packers continue to be hampered by slow starts against divisional opponents
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Packers continue to be hampered by slow starts against divisional opponents

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Darnold, Vikings face Bears, looking to extend win streak to 4 games
1 month ago

Darnold, Vikings face Bears, looking to extend win streak to 4 games

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QB Love, Packers look to keep pace in tight NFC North, continue dominance of struggling Bears
1 month, 1 week ago

QB Love, Packers look to keep pace in tight NFC North, continue dominance of struggling Bears

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Defense’s resurgence plays major role in getting Packers into postseason
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Defense’s resurgence plays major role in getting Packers into postseason

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay’s beleaguered defense stepped up just in the nick of time to help the Packers make a surprising push into the postseason. Chicago reached Green Bay territory on six drives Sunday, but the Packers’ defense stiffened in each instance while sacking Justin Fields five times. … Green Bay’s offensive line has allowed one sack in …

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

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

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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. …

Vikings try to continue their recent surge while Packers look to break out of their slump
1 year, 1 month ago

Vikings try to continue their recent surge while Packers look to break out of their slump

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings are coming off the type of victory that could change the course of their season. And so, that’s the expectation I have for our football team.” While the Packers try to respond to adversity, the Vikings must prove they can handle their recent prosperity and earn a third straight win. …

Clutch Vikings tote ample confidence at 7-1 into tough slate
2 years, 1 month ago

Clutch Vikings tote ample confidence at 7-1 into tough slate

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MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have owned the fourth quarter this season, with a plus-33 scoring differential that is the second best in the NFL. Whether it’s due to Kirk Cousins delivering clutch throws to Justin Jefferson and friends, Za’Darius Smith and the defense applying a fierce pass rush, late-game confidence or plain old good luck, the Vikings have reached …

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

With Kirk Cousins out, Vikings’ playoff hopes disintegrate

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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 …

Cook’s 4 TDs help Vikings knock off Packers 28-22
4 years, 1 month ago

Cook’s 4 TDs help Vikings knock off Packers 28-22

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