Vikings visit 49ers in matchup of NFC wild-card contenders
3 years, 1 month ago

Vikings visit 49ers in matchup of NFC wild-card contenders

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA at SAN FRANCISCO Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox BETTING LINE: 49ers by 3, according to FanDuel SportsBook. KEY INJURIES: Vikings DE Danielle Hunter and TE Irv Smith Jr. are out for the season.. DT Michael Pierce will miss at least one more game on injured reserve. DT Dalvin Tomlinson landed on the COVID-19 reserve list on Tuesday, but otherwise the Vikings are a lot healthier than they were two weeks ago.. Niners RB Elijah Mitchell could return this week after missing last week.. LB Dre Greenlaw is back at practice and could be activated from IR. The Vikings have lost 10 of the last 11 road games in the series, with the only win in that span coming in 2007.. Bosa had two sacks in the playoff win two years ago. Young has the franchise record with six straight.. San Francisco has run the ball at least 42 times in back-to-back regular-season games for the first time since 1987.. Niners DL Arden Key has sacks in three straight games.. San Francisco’s Deebo Samuel is the third WR since the merger with at least five TD catches and three TD runs in the same season..

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14-win Vikings enter NFC wild-card game against Rams, who beat them in October
1 day, 12 hours ago

14-win Vikings enter NFC wild-card game against Rams, who beat them in October

Associated Press  

Minnesota at Los Angeles Rams Monday, 8 p.m. EST, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 1. Vikings player to watch Sam Darnold makes his NFL postseason debut as a starter after becoming the first QB to win 14 games in his first season with a team, earning his first Pro Bowl selection and surpassing his previous career highs in every …

Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5
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5 days, 6 hours ago

Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record tying four touchdowns in the second half, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. Detroit will have a much-needed bye for its banged-up team during the first week of the …

Geno Smith throws career-high 4 TD passes in Seahawks’ 30-25 win over playoff-bound Rams
5 days, 10 hours ago

Geno Smith throws career-high 4 TD passes in Seahawks’ 30-25 win over playoff-bound Rams

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Matthew Stafford and nearly all of his fellow offensive starters watched the Los Angeles Rams’ regular-season finale in street clothes. “I know we’re going to show up next week ready to roll.” Geno Smith passed for 223 yards and threw his career-best fourth touchdown pass to Noah Fant with 3:19 to play, and the Seahawks finished their …

Lions host Vikings on Sunday night, winner earns No. 1 seed in NFC and loser falls to No. 5 seed
1 week, 1 day ago

Lions host Vikings on Sunday night, winner earns No. 1 seed in NFC and loser falls to No. 5 seed

Associated Press  

Minnesota at Detroit Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Lions by 3 Against the spread: Vikings 11-4-1; Lions 11-5 Series record: Vikings lead 80-44-2 Last meeting: Lions beat Vikings 31-29 on Oct. 20 in Minneapolis. Edge rusher Patrick Jones hurt his knee on a low block last week, but the injury wasn’t serious and he’ll have an opportunity …

NFC’s No. 1 seed comes down to Vikings-Lions showdown at Detroit in Week 18
1 week, 5 days ago

NFC’s No. 1 seed comes down to Vikings-Lions showdown at Detroit in Week 18

Associated Press  

1 seed will come down to the final game of the regular season when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday night. The Vikings held on for a 27-25 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday to set up the high-stakes showdown in Week 18. The Los Angeles Rams clinched the NFC West and the Seattle Seahawks …

Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson lead surging Vikings past Seahawks 27-24
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson lead surging Vikings past Seahawks 27-24

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Sam Darnold connected with a well-covered Justin Jefferson with 3:51 left for his third TD pass of the game, and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 on Sunday to keep pace with Detroit for the top spot in the NFC. After the Seahawks took the lead on Smith’s third TD pass, Darnold led …

Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Monday Night Football: Justin Jefferson dedicates performance in Vikings win to Randy Moss
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Monday Night Football: Justin Jefferson dedicates performance in Vikings win to Randy Moss

CNN  

CNN — The NFL’s Week 15 concluded with the league’s final Monday Night Football doubleheader of the season. Before Monday’s game, former Vikings receivers Chris Carter and Jake Reed showed support for their former teammate Randy Moss by holding up his #84 jersey during the coin toss at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. David Becker/AP Falcons end four-game skid to …

Monday Night Football: Justin Jefferson dedicates performance in Vikings win to Randy Moss
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Monday Night Football: Justin Jefferson dedicates performance in Vikings win to Randy Moss

CNN  

CNN — The NFL’s Week 15 concluded with the league’s final Monday Night Football doubleheader of the season. Before Monday’s game, former Vikings receivers Chris Carter and Jake Reed showed support for their former teammate Randy Moss by holding up his #84 jersey during the coin toss at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. David Becker/AP Falcons end four-game skid to …

Vikings take 6-game winning streak into Monday night matchup vs. backsliding Bears
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Vikings take 6-game winning streak into Monday night matchup vs. backsliding Bears

Associated Press  

Chicago at Minnesota Monday, 8 p.m. EST, ABC BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 7. The third overall pick in the 2018 draft continued his career-altering season last week against Atlanta by becoming the ninth quarterback in NFL history and first since Aaron Rodgers in 2019 with at least 325 passing yards, five TD passes, a completion rate of 75-plus percent …

Darnold, Vikings face Bears, looking to extend win streak to 4 games
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

Minnesota at Chicago Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 4 1/2. The Bears could be without RB D’Andre Swift, who missed practice Wednesday.. LG Teven Jenkins did not play against Green Bay after leaving a Week 10 loss to New England.. LG Ryan Bates left last week’s game.. S Elijah Hicks was hurt against Green Bay. …

49ers seek their 7th straight win against the Seahawks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

49ers seek their 7th straight win against the Seahawks

Associated Press  

Seattle at San Francisco Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 6 1/2. 49ers player to watch QB Brock Purdy threw for 353 yards and two TDs last week against Tampa Bay and had his 13th career game with a rating of at least 115. Key injuries The Seahawks activated RT Abe Lucas off the PUP list …

Vikings visit woeful Titans, looking to stay perfect against AFC this season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vikings visit woeful Titans, looking to stay perfect against AFC this season

Associated Press  

Minnesota at Tennessee Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. Titans: CB L’Jarius Sneed remains week to week and is out a fourth straight game.. RT Leroy Watson IV also is out with Nicholas Petit-Frere back in the starting lineup.. … Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson had eight catches for 72 yards on nine targets against the Jaguars in his heaviest workload in …

Cowboys and 49ers Both Look to Rebound Following Tough Losses
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys and 49ers Both Look to Rebound Following Tough Losses

Associated Press  

The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers both look to rebound following tough losses. The 2024 campaign hasn’t exactly gone to plan for both teams so far with injuries and spotty play leaving both with major questions headed into their game on Sunday. The Cowboys had plenty of time to stew over the blowout loss to the Lions but the …

Cowboys and 49ers Battle for Rebounds in Crucial Game
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys and 49ers Battle for Rebounds in Crucial Game

Associated Press  

The Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers are both looking to bounce back after disappointing losses in their last games. The Cowboys are facing a tough task with their depleted offensive line, but they have a strong defense that can keep the 49ers off the scoreboard. The 49ers, on the other hand, are without their injured star wide receiver …

Rams Seek to Carry Momentum into Thursday Night Showdown with Vikings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams Seek to Carry Momentum into Thursday Night Showdown with Vikings

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams will clash in a highly anticipated matchup on Thursday night. The Rams hold a 28-17-2 advantage in the series, having won the past two meetings with the Vikings. Both teams boast strong offenses and defenses, but the Vikings' experience and quarterback Matthew Stafford could pose a significant challenge for the Rams' defense. The …

The undefeated Vikings and their stress-inducing defense take on the high-scoring and surging Lions
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The undefeated Vikings and their stress-inducing defense take on the high-scoring and surging Lions

Associated Press  

Detroit at Minnesota Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox. The Lions have scored 40-plus points in two straight games for the first time since 1962, behind one of the NFL’s most complete offenses and one of its brightest strategical minds. DE Marcus Davenport, who played last season for the Vikings, is likely out for the year with a triceps injury.. Lions …

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

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

The Independent  

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Vikings Take Control of London Battle with Aaron Rodgers and Jets
3 months, 1 week ago

Vikings Take Control of London Battle with Aaron Rodgers and Jets

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Vikings take their 4-0 record overseas to face Aaron Rodgers and the Jets in London. The game marks the third time the Jets will play in London and their first since a 27-20 loss to Atlanta in 2021. The key matchup is between Vikings WR Justin Jefferson and Jets CB Sauce Gardner. The game is expected to be …

Minnesota Vikings hold off Green Bay Packers to secure fourth straight win
3 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota Vikings hold off Green Bay Packers to secure fourth straight win

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49ers look to bounce back from consecutive road losses when they host the Patriots
3 months, 2 weeks ago

49ers look to bounce back from consecutive road losses when they host the Patriots

Associated Press  

New England at San Francisco Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 10. Key injuries LG Sidy Sow returned to practice for New England after missing the first three games.. T Vederian Lowe has not played since leaving the Week 2 loss to Seattle in the second half with a knee injury, also returned to practice but …

Rams, 49ers both missing key players going into NFC West matchup
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams, 49ers both missing key players going into NFC West matchup

Associated Press  

San Francisco at Los Angeles Rams Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 7 1/2. Williams had 100 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 20 touches in a Week 2 loss to the 49ers last season and didn’t play in a meaningless Week 18 matchup. Stats and stuff The 49ers went 11-1 in division games the …

The Packers visit the 49ers for record-setting 10th playoff matchup
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The Packers visit the 49ers for record-setting 10th playoff matchup

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY at SAN FRANCISCO Saturday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE: 49ers by 9 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. KEY INJURIES: Packers RB AJ Dillon has missed Green Bay’s past two games.. Packers OLB Kingsley Enagbare got knocked out of the Cowboys game with a knee injury.. Green Bay CB Jaire Alexander left last week’s game with an ankle …

Rams vs. Lions in NFC wild-card playoffs: How to watch, start time and prediction
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Rams vs. Lions in NFC wild-card playoffs: How to watch, start time and prediction

LA Times  

The Rams need to account for where Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is lining up at all times. Quarterback Matt Stafford returns to Ford Field for the first time since the Rams acquired him in a 2021 trade for Jared Goff and draft picks. Stafford, who led the Rams to a Super Bowl title in 2021, made the Pro Bowl …

Packers and Vikings stage must-win rematch after months of promise and pain
1 year ago

Packers and Vikings stage must-win rematch after months of promise and pain

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings were enjoying the rarity of a dominant afternoon in Green Bay two months ago, continuing their ascent from an early hole while Packers quarterback Jordan Love’s struggles persisted. “We’ve worked through it as a staff, trying to kind of adjust and adapt to what we think is going to give us the best chance to …

Packers-Vikings could be wild-card elimination game, with division clinched for Lions
1 year ago

Packers-Vikings could be wild-card elimination game, with division clinched for Lions

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY at MINNESOTA Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC OPENING LINE: Vikings by 1½, per FanDuel Sportsbook. Jayden Reed didn’t play last week and has been a limited participant in practice.. Packers S Darnell Savage has sat out two straight games and practiced on a limited basis this week. With OLB Marcus Davenport out for the past nine games and …

Vikings take down 49ers on MNF: Rookie WR Jordan Addison shines in upset win
1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings take down 49ers on MNF: Rookie WR Jordan Addison shines in upset win

New York Times  

By Alec Lewis, Matt Barrows and David Lombardi The Minnesota Vikings pulled out a 22-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers in a primetime clash at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday night. — Alec Lewis, Vikings writer Vikings’ defense helps seal victory Flustering Purdy was a key factor for the Vikings heading into Monday night’s matchup. — Matt Barrows, 49ers …

Packers and Raiders both struggling to run as they prepare to meet on Monday night
1 year, 3 months ago

Packers and Raiders both struggling to run as they prepare to meet on Monday night

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY at LAS VEGAS Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN BETTING LINE: Packers by 1, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. If Green Bay’s Jaire Alexander is healthy — he missed the past two games with a back injury — he should be quite a challenge for Adams. KEY INJURIES: Packers LT David Bakhtiari is on injured reserve and will miss a …

The Vikings are focusing on fumble-proofing the rest of their season after slippery 0-2 start
1 year, 3 months ago

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

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings started the season just six days ago. “We have to go back and continue to find ways to re-emphasize how important it is when you have the football in your hands playing for the Minnesota Vikings,” coach Kevin O’Connell said after the 34-28 defeat Thursday in Philadelphia. “As a passer it’s hard because you’re pulling …

49ers advance to NFC Championship Game: How San Francisco’s defense limited Cowboys
1 year, 11 months ago

49ers advance to NFC Championship Game: How San Francisco’s defense limited Cowboys

New York Times  

By David Lombardi, Matt Barrows, Jon Machota, Bob Sturm The San Francisco 49ers advanced to the NFC Championship Game for the second season in a row after beating the Cowboys 19-12 in the divisional-round game. Robbie Gould’s fourth field goal of the game put San Francisco back up by seven with just over three minutes to play. The Athletic’s instant …

Vikings can clinch NFC North with win or tie against Lions
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Vikings, Commanders match up with winning streaks at stake
2 years, 2 months ago

Vikings, Commanders match up with winning streaks at stake

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA at WASHINGTON Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Vikings by 3½ AGAINST THE SPREAD: Vikings 3-4; Commanders 4-4 SERIES RECORD: Vikings lead 14-13. Over their first seven games, the Vikings had only one missed game to injury by any starter.. Washington’s Chase Young, working slowly to return from a torn ACL in his right knee, is …

Vikings hang on for 5th straight win, top Cardinals 34-26
2 years, 2 months ago

Vikings hang on for 5th straight win, top Cardinals 34-26

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The winning touch that so often escaped the Minnesota Vikings last season is back in their hands. Za’Darius Smith had three sacks to help a fired-up defense hang on against Kyler Murray, and the Vikings beat the Cardinals 34-26 on Sunday for their fifth consecutive victory. Dalvin Cook rushed for a season-high 111 yards and a touchdown, Kirk …

Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers matchups, start time, how to watch and prediction
2 years, 3 months ago

Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers matchups, start time, how to watch and prediction

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford rolls out to pass during a win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 18. Breaking down how the Rams and the San Francisco 49ers match up heading into their game at 5:15 p.m. PDT on Monday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. End Nick Bosa has four sacks, and linebackers Dre Greenlaw and Fred Warner …

Rams vs. 49ers: Betting odds, lines and picks against the spread
2 years, 3 months ago

Rams vs. 49ers: Betting odds, lines and picks against the spread

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp makes a catch in pregame warmups before a win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 25. The Rams look to stay undefeated against NFC West foes this season with a win over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. Rams at San Francisco 49ers It wasn’t pretty for either of these teams last week, but …

49ers host Rams in rematch of NFC title game
2 years, 3 months ago

49ers host Rams in rematch of NFC title game

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES RAMS at SAN FRANCISCO Monday, 8:15 p.m. KEY INJURIES: Rams S Derion Kendrick started the week in concussion protocol.. Los Angeles DBs Cobie Durant, David Long and Jordan Fuller all missed last week’s game and their status is unknown this week.. Williams went down with a high ankle sprain last week and will likely be replaced by Colton …

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

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

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer had no interest in reflection, still stung by several narrow losses in his eighth year that kept his team out of the playoffs and rendered irrelevant this season-ending win over Chicago. Kirk Cousins passed for 172 yards and three touchdowns in the second half to lead a Vikings comeback to beat the Bears …

Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers: Start time and how to watch
3 years ago

Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers: Start time and how to watch

LA Times  

Breaking down how the Rams and the San Francisco 49ers match up heading into their game at 1:25 p.m. PST on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. caught the game-winning touchdown pass last Sunday at Baltimore, increasing his total to five touchdowns in seven games with the Rams. The third pick in the 2021 NFL draft started …

Vikings, minus QB Cousins, look to beat Packers again
3 years ago

Vikings, minus QB Cousins, look to beat Packers again

Associated Press  

While the Green Bay Packers have dominated the NFC North lately, there’s one division opponent they’ve struggled to solve. The Minnesota Vikings have won their last two matchups with the Packers and are the only NFC North team to beat them during Matt LaFleur’s three-year coaching tenure in Green Bay. Cook rushed for 163 yards, caught two passes for 63 …

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 …

49ers vs Seahawks, with Sherman on other side of rivalry
5 years, 2 months ago

49ers vs Seahawks, with Sherman on other side of rivalry

Associated Press  

The last time the San Francisco 49ers had a winning record for a home game in November, Colin Kaepernick was their quarterback and Russell Wilson and Richard Sherman ate turkey legs at midfield to celebrate a victory for Seattle. Buffalo has the league’s third-ranked defense, led by sack leader Jordan Phillips and a strong secondary, and quarterback Josh Allen already …

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