Comeback king Vikings set NFL rally record in win vs. Colts
2 years ago

Comeback king Vikings set NFL rally record in win vs. Colts

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — With the Minnesota Vikings gathered in their humbled locker room at halftime in a huge hole, cornerback Patrick Peterson set the tone for an historic escape by promising his offensive teammates the defense would do its part to hold the Indianapolis Colts. The Vikings completed the biggest comeback in NFL history, erasing a 33-point deficit by beating the Colts 39-36 on Greg Joseph’s 40-yard field goal with three seconds left in overtime Saturday to win the NFC North division in their typical dramatic fashion. Kirk Cousins passed for 460 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Vikings, who trailed 36-7 late in the third quarter and became just the third team in league history to win 10 games in a season by eight points or fewer. We didn’t convert.” Outscored 33-0 in the fourth quarter of their most recent game, a 54-19 loss to Dallas on Dec. 4, the Colts came back fresh from their bye week and stunned the Vikings with a 33-0 halftime lead that was the second-largest in the NFL this season. It was just cool to see everybody battle back and I’m just happy that I get to share this moment with my teammates,” linebacker Eric Kendricks said, wiping away tears.

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Today in Sports - Peyton Manning becomes 1st player to win The AP NFL MVP honors four times
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Today in Sports - Peyton Manning becomes 1st player to win The AP NFL MVP honors four times

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Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL single-season TD record of 28
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Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL single-season TD record of 28

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Sam Darnold’s 5 TDs push Vikings past Falcons in Kirk Cousins’ return: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Alec Lewis, Josh Kendall and Chris Licata The Minnesota Vikings knocked off the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 behind Sam Darnold’s first five-touchdown game. — Alec Lewis, Vikings beat writer Atlanta needs to answer QB questions Cousins’ return to his last NFL home didn’t end the way he had hoped. I get it, but I don’t think the Atlanta Falcons are …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 6 - Dec. 12
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 6 - Dec. 12

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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14

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Today in Sports - Colts become 4th team in NFL history with 17 consecutive regular-season wins
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Today in Sports - Colts become 4th team in NFL history with 17 consecutive regular-season wins

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Cousins, Hicks lead way as Vikings knock out Fields, beat Bears 19-13
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Cousins, Hicks lead way as Vikings knock out Fields, beat Bears 19-13

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Minnesota Vikings took a cue from the Texas Rangers and decided to play a Creed song. Kirk Cousins threw for a touchdown, Jordan Hicks returned a fumble 42 yards for a score and Minnesota knocked Justin Fields out of the game in beating the Bears 19-13 on Sunday. FIELDS EXITS Fields was sacked four times and exited …

Dolphins Rout Broncos 70-20, Scoring The Most Points By An NFL Team In A Game Since 1966
1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins Rout Broncos 70-20, Scoring The Most Points By An NFL Team In A Game Since 1966

Huff Post  

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The Vikings are focusing on fumble-proofing the rest of their season after slippery 0-2 start
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Associated Press  

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2 years ago

Cousins dominates first half as Vikings beat Bears 29-13

Associated Press  

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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

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Vikings’ Jefferson unfazed by big hits, as big games pile up
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Vikings’ Jefferson unfazed by big hits, as big games pile up

Associated Press  

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Vikings beat Colts in OT in biggest comeback in NFL history
2 years ago

Vikings beat Colts in OT in biggest comeback in NFL history

Associated Press  

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Vikings clinch NFC North with 33-point comeback vs Colts
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Vikings clinch NFC North with 33-point comeback vs Colts

Associated Press  

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Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26

Associated Press  

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Cousins, Vikings snap to life with late TD, beat Bears 29-22

Associated Press  

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Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer

Associated Press  

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The Sports Report: Rams clinch playoff spot with win over Vikings

LA Times  

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Cousins throws 2 TDs, Vikings bounce back to beat Chargers

Associated Press  

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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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

Associated Press  

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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  

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Cousins, Vikings overcome Patterson return, beat Bears 19-13

Associated Press  

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Cousins, Zimmer quiet skeptics in playoff win for Vikings

Associated Press  

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Kirk Cousins was an old-school quarterback in Vikings opener

Associated Press  

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